Summary - THE LOCKS APARTMENT 2 FOREBAY DRIVE IRLAM MANCHESTER M44 6RT
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free two-bed top-floor apartment with parking and strong transport links, note high flood risk..
Top-floor two-bedroom apartment with Juliet balcony and open-plan living
Chain-free sale and long lease (approx. 220 years)
Service charge about £2,640 per year; ground rent £100 pa
Electric room heating; no communal gas central heating
High flood risk — affects insurance and future resilience
Off-street parking and close to Irlam station and Trafford Centre
Modern 2007+ build with timber-frame construction (assumed)
Small overall size (approx. 552 sq ft) — compact living
This chain-free, top-floor two-bedroom apartment in Irlam offers a well-presented, modern open-plan living space suited to first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors. The accommodation includes a bright lounge with a Juliet balcony, a contemporary bathroom, and two double bedrooms—practical and low-maintenance living for city commuters.
The development sits in a tidy, walled setting with off-street parking and easy access to Irlam station, the Trafford Centre, and local shops. The property benefits from long lease length (around 220 years remaining) and double glazing in the bedrooms, making it straightforward to move into or let quickly.
Buyers should note important running costs: a service charge averaging £2,640 pa and a small ground rent (£100 pa). Heating is electric via room heaters and the property is on a timber-frame build, which may affect certain insurance and retrofit considerations. There is a high flood risk for the area—this is material for insurance and future resilience planning and should be investigated before purchase.
Overall, the apartment represents a compact, convenient home with good transport links and rental appeal. It is best suited to purchasers who prioritise location, easy access, and minimal immediate maintenance, and who are comfortable managing the higher service charge and addressing flood-risk implications.
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