Chain-free flat close to shops and mainline station, good scope to add value.
Split-level first-floor maisonette; 818 sq ft and three good-sized bedrooms
Chain free sale, ready for immediate purchase
Fitted kitchen with appliances and useful loft storage
Living room with balcony and good natural light
92 years remaining on lease — check mortgageability
Block shows exterior maintenance needs; system-built construction
Local area: deprived with very high crime levels
Ground rent £10 pa; parking permits £30–£50 pa
This split-level first-floor maisonette offers roomy accommodation across an 818 sq ft layout, arranged over two levels with three well-proportioned bedrooms and a balcony off the living room. The fitted kitchen includes appliances and there is a downstairs WC plus a first-floor bathroom, with built-in storage and a large loft for extra space. The property is offered chain free.
Practical running costs are low: council tax is cheap, ground rent is £10 pa and resident parking permits cost around £30–£50 pa. The building dates from the late 1970s/early 1980s with double glazing and gas central heating (boiler and radiators). The EPC is band C.
Buyers should note the lease has 92 years remaining — acceptable but worth checking lender requirements — and the block shows exterior maintenance needs typical of system-built, Brutalist-style constructions. The local area scores as deprived with very high crime levels, which will affect resale and rental appeal; nearby amenities, good broadband and an easy walk to the mainline station provide strong commuter convenience.
This home suits a first-time buyer or investor looking for a reasonably priced, spacious property to improve and hold. There is clear potential to increase value through cosmetic updating and addressing external repairs, but buyers should factor in the area profile and lease length when assessing long-term plans.