Summary - 686a, High Road IG9 5HN
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Characterful first-floor one-bedroom flat in the heart of Buckhurst Hill, chain free.
Chain-free first-floor period apartment with characterful features
Generous reception/dining room with good natural light
Large double bedroom; single bathroom off the hallway
Private rear shed for storage; forecourt off-street parking to front
Leasehold: 86 years remaining; ground rent £50, service charge TBC
EPC D; double glazing installed before 2002, likely uninsulated solid walls
Total internal area ~563 sq ft — modest/average living space
No lift (first floor) — consider mobility or future modifications
Set on Buckhurst Hill’s High Road, this chain-free first-floor period apartment blends original character with practical living. The spacious reception/dining room and generous double bedroom both benefit from good natural light, while a separate kitchen and bathroom keep a sensible layout for everyday life. A private shed and forecourt off-street parking add useful storage and convenience in a town-centre setting.
The flat will suit first-time buyers, downsizers or buy-to-let investors looking for a well-located, characterful home with excellent transport links into London. The area is very affluent with low crime, fast broadband and good mobile signal, and local schools and high-street amenities are close by.
Notable considerations: the property is leasehold with 86 years remaining and a ground rent of £50; service charge information is TBC. The building’s solid brick walls are assumed uninsulated and the double glazing was installed before 2002, so energy performance is modest (EPC D). The internal area is average (approximately 563 sq ft) and the accommodation is compact compared with larger family homes.
Overall, this apartment offers a straightforward, characterful base in a prime High Road location. It is best for buyers who prioritise location and period charm and who are comfortable addressing medium-term lease and energy-improvement considerations.
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