Summary - 10 SCALTBACK CLOSE NEWMARKET CB8 0BT
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Chain-free first-floor flat with balcony, storage and strong rental potential..
- Two double bedrooms with built-in storage
- First-floor flat with balcony and good natural light
- No service charges; leasehold with 132 years remaining
- Ground rent £250 per year, paid quarterly
- No allocated parking; on-street parking only
- Approximately 527 sq ft (small but well laid out)
- Estimated rent c.£1,000 pcm (approx 7–8% gross yield)
- Cavity walls assumed uninsulated; potential energy upgrades needed
A bright first-floor flat in a quiet Newmarket cul-de-sac, this two-double-bedroom home offers practical living and immediate move-in potential. Large windows and well-proportioned rooms create a light, airy feel; the living/dining room flows into a contemporary kitchen and a balcony for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Built-in storage in both bedrooms and additional cupboards help make the most of the compact footprint.
This is a leasehold property with 132 years remaining and no ongoing service charges — an uncommon and cost-saving combination for a flat. Ground rent is £250 per year (paid quarterly). There is no allocated parking, though on-street parking is available in the cul-de-sac and nearby streets. The building dates from the late 1960s/early 1970s and cavity walls are assumed uninsulated, which may be relevant for longer-term energy upgrades.
At around 527 sq ft (approx. 71 m²) the flat is small but efficiently laid out and suited to first-time buyers wanting a manageable home close to amenities, or investors targeting a 7–8% gross rental yield at the estimated rent of £1,000 pcm. Newmarket town centre is about a mile away, with good rail links to Cambridge and Ipswich and a broad range of shops, schools and leisure facilities within easy reach.
Practical positives include double glazing, mains gas heating with a boiler and radiators, very low council tax banding, and a balcony. Material considerations are the leasehold status with ground rent, lack of allocated parking, the property’s modest size, and potential need for insulation improvements. Viewings will suit buyers seeking a straightforward, low-maintenance flat in a quiet setting with strong transport and local amenity access.
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