Summary - 49, Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse S18 8ZQ
2 bed 1 bath Parking
Chain-free two-bedroom flat with parking and low running costs in sought suburb.
Two-bedroom apartment above retail with balcony and residents’ parking
Leasehold: approx 125 years stated; other notes cite 106 years—verify
Service charge £667pa (below-average) and very low council tax
Double glazing installed post-2002; mid-century build (1967–1975)
Electric storage heating; no communal gas central heating
Desirable, low-crime suburb close to shops, schools and transport
Cash buyers only stated; not suitable if mortgage needed
Chain-free sale could speed completion
This mid-20th-century two-bedroom apartment sits above a retail unit in a comfortable suburban pocket of Dronfield Woodhouse. The home offers a fitted kitchen, living room, bathroom, small balcony and residents’ off-street parking — practical features for first-time buyers, downsizers or buy-to-let investors.
The property is leasehold with a service charge of £667 per year and double glazing fitted after 2002. Heating is via electric storage heaters and the building dates from the late 1960s–1970s, so expect typical mid-century construction and finishes. Council tax is reported very low and local schools and amenities are close by.
Important practical notes: the listing states the lease is approximately 125 years remaining but other information also cites 106 years — buyers should confirm the exact term. The sale is described as cash buyers only; factor this into financing plans. The property is chain-free, which can speed completion.
Overall this is a straightforward, modest apartment in a very affluent, low-crime neighbourhood. It suits someone seeking an affordable entry into a well-served area, a buy-to-let purchase with rental potential, or a small household wanting parking and easy access to local shops and schools.
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