Affordable one-bedroom ground-floor flat with parking and a very long lease.
Ground-floor one-bedroom apartment with Juliette balcony
A compact, ground-floor one-bedroom apartment offering low-cost entry to Stoke-on-Trent. The flat has a long lease (circa 969 years), an allocated parking space in a communal car park and a light lounge with French doors and a Juliette balcony that bring in daylight. The fitted kitchen, bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a functional bathroom make this a straightforward home or starter property.
Practical running costs are reasonably clear: an EPC C rating, council tax band A and an affordable service charge and ground rent structure. The accommodation is heated by electric storage heaters and uses mains electricity, so purchasers should be aware of likely higher running costs compared with gas-heated homes. The building dates from the late 1990s and appears to be generally low maintenance.
Location and restrictions are important considerations. The property sits in a very deprived area with a very high local crime rate, so commuting convenience and nearby amenities should be weighed against local safety and resale factors. The lease pack includes a restriction preventing purchase as a buy-to-let investment, so this is aimed at owner-occupiers rather than landlords.
Overall, this is a budget-friendly, ready-to-move-in one-bedroom apartment for a first-time buyer or downsizer who values long lease security, allocated parking and low initial purchase cost, while accepting electric heating, area challenges and the lease restriction on lettings.