Summary - Flat 2, 71, Wellington Street PR1 8TQ
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Charming period flat near Docklands — ideal starter home or buy-to-let opportunity.
- Ground-floor one-bedroom flat with large bay window and high ceilings
- Grade II listed Georgian terrace; characterful period features
- Compact size: approx. 399 sq ft, suited to single occupant or investor
- Chain-free sale; lease c.103 years remaining
- Single glazing and solid brick walls with no insulation (assumed)
- Electric heating (storage/slimline); likely higher running costs
- Service charge (~£2,400 pa) and ground rent (£150 pa)
- Very high local crime levels; listed status may limit alterations
This ground-floor, one-bedroom flat sits on a cobbled Ashton street in a Grade II listed Georgian terrace, offering period character and high ceilings. The bay-windowed lounge/dining room floods with light and gives a sense of space unusual for a property of this size. The layout is compact (circa 399 sq ft) and suits a first-time buyer or investor seeking a city-centre location close to Preston Docklands.
The flat is chain-free and has residents' off-street parking to the rear, making access and town-centre visits straightforward. Heating is electric (storage and slimline heaters); walls are solid brick and single glazing is fitted, so running costs can be higher and thermal upgrades would improve comfort and efficiency. Service charge and ground rent apply.
Notable constraints: the building’s listed status restricts some works, single-glazed windows and assumed uninsulated solid walls limit thermal performance, and the area records very high crime statistics — factors a buyer should weigh carefully. The lease has around 103 years remaining and the property is offered with no chain.
For buyers who prize character and location over turnkey condition, this flat presents clear potential: cosmetic and energy-efficiency upgrades would add value, and its proximity to the city centre and transport links make it a practical long-term rental or starter home.
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