Compact two-floor city home with private terrace and long lease.
One-bedroom maisonette over two floors with private terrace and sun terrace
Set over two floors, this one-bedroom maisonette in Old Market offers efficient city living with private outdoor space. The ground floor’s open-plan living area leads to a walk-out terrace and sun terrace — useful for fresh air and entertaining — while the upstairs double bedroom provides a large, flexible sleeping space. A separate WC downstairs and a contemporary main bathroom add practical convenience.
Practical ownership is straightforward: a long lease (982 years) and modest ground rent (£125pa). The flat’s compact 441 sq ft footprint and communal bike store suit a single professional, first-time buyer or landlord targeting short-term lets or city rentals. Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal support home working and streaming.
Be clear about the neighbourhood context. Old Market is a lively, multicultural, student-oriented quarter close to the city centre with wide local amenities and strong transport links — but it registers very high crime levels and high area deprivation, which can affect lifestyle and rental perceptions. Service charges are around £1,800 per year (£150pcm), and there is a garage for parking, which is a useful extra in the area.
Overall, the property is a compact, modern city base with genuine rental and first-home potential, provided buyers accept the urban setting and associated safety and neighbourhood challenges.