Summary - Arboretum Place, Barking, IG11 IG11 7GU
2 bed 2 bath Flat
Bright two-bedroom home with balcony and unbeatable rail connections for commuters.
- Fourth-floor two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with balcony
- Open-plan kitchen/living area with town-hall views
- Lift access, concierge service; water included in service charge
- Lease length healthy at 131 years remaining
- Service charge approx. £3,240pa; ground rent £250pa
- Heating via electric room heaters (no gas central heating)
- Located in a high-crime, high-deprivation inner-city area
- Excellent transport links: Underground, Overground and C2C rail
This fourth-floor, two-bedroom apartment in the Ropeworks development offers a practical open-plan layout and a private balcony overlooking Barking Town Hall. The master bedroom benefits from an en suite, while a separate family bathroom serves the second bedroom — a useful arrangement for sharers or small families. Lift access, concierge service and water included in the service charge add day-to-day convenience.
The property is well suited to buyers seeking excellent transport links and local amenities: Barking station (Underground, Overground and C2C) and the town centre are within easy reach. Built in the mid-2000s with double glazing and modern external design, it provides a low-immediate-maintenance option with neutral contemporary finishes.
Notable running costs should be considered: the annual service charge is around £3,240 and ground rent is £250. Heating is by electric room heaters rather than a communal or gas central system, which may increase winter energy bills. The apartment sits in a high-crime, high-deprivation, inner-city neighbourhood, so buyers should weigh location risks against the strong transport and rental demand.
With 131 years remaining on the lease and a footprint of about 658 sq ft, this flat suits first-time buyers seeking a commuter base or investors targeting lettings to students and young professionals. The building’s concierge and lift, combined with town-centre access, give rental appeal, while straightforward interior refurbishment could add value for resale.
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