Summary - 5 MORRIS ROAD ROMFORD RM3 7EP
3 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free flat with garden and long lease extension underway.
Chain free ground-floor flat with private rear garden
Lease currently c.83 years; extension to 174 years in progress
Ground rent to be reduced to peppercorn on extension completion
Service charge approx. £1,200 per year
Electric room heaters only; no central heating system
Cavity walls likely uninsulated — potential higher energy costs
Three bedrooms created by sub-division of original layout
Council Tax Band B; average crime and local amenities
This chain-free, ground-floor three-bedroom flat offers private outdoor space and clear potential for a range of buyers. The property is being offered with a lease-extension in progress (currently c.83 years remaining) which when completed will increase the term to about 174 years and the ground rent will be converted to a peppercorn — both important long-term benefits for buyers.
The layout includes a bright reception room, separate kitchen with breakfast bar, three bedrooms (originally a two-bed that has been sub-divided), a family bathroom plus separate WC, and a private rear garden suitable for children, pets or low-maintenance planting. Service charge is circa £1,200 per year and Council Tax band is B, which helps running costs remain reasonable.
Buyers should note some practical drawbacks: heating is by electric room heaters rather than a central system, the external walls are cavity without added insulation (likely higher energy use), and the flat shows typical mid‑20th century finishes that will suit those prepared to refresh or modernise. The area is a mixed, hard‑pressed neighbourhood — local amenities are basic but there are several well-rated nearby schools and good mobile/broadband connectivity.
Overall this is a straightforward purchase for first-time buyers seeking outdoor space and a long lease once the extension completes, or for investors looking for a rentable ground-floor flat in an established Romford residential street. The property suits buyers who prioritise affordability, a private garden and the opportunity to add value through modest updating.
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