Chain free with long lease (972 years remaining)
Close to seafront; enclosed rear garden included
Requires updating and modernisation throughout
Victorian building with external cracks; visible maintenance needed
uPVC double glazing (installed before 2002) and gas central heating
No off-street parking; on-street parking only
Service charge c. £45.50/month (£546/year); no ground rent
Local area: above-average crime and high deprivation—consider location risks
This chain-free, one-bedroom leasehold flat on Park Place offers clear value for a first-time buyer or investor prepared to update. The property sits in a Victorian building close to the seafront and includes an enclosed rear garden—rare for a ground/first-floor flat in this area. The long lease (972 years) and low annual service charge make ownership straightforward; council tax sits in Band A.
The flat requires updating and modernisation: cosmetic works and some exterior maintenance are evident, and the building shows external cracks that will need attention. Interior features include a fitted kitchen with a gas boiler, a bathroom with partial tiling, and uPVC double glazing installed before 2002. The layout is traditional and compact at about 441 sq ft, with a lounge, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.
Practical positives include mains gas central heating, good mobile signal and fast broadband — useful for remote working — plus on-street parking and easy access to local amenities and schools rated Good. Downsides to note: no off-road parking, higher-than-average local crime and very deprived area indicators, and the basement flat retains a right of way into the garden which may affect privacy.
For buyers seeking an affordable entry into Weston-super-Mare near the seafront, this flat offers potential to add value through refurbishment. Investors should factor renovation costs and local area indicators into yield calculations. Buyers are advised to verify all leasehold and service details with a solicitor and to arrange a survey to assess structural and maintenance needs.
