Perfect starter or buy-to-let near beaches and nature reserves.
- One-bedroom ground-floor apartment, approx. 306 sq ft
- Allocated off-street parking space
- Leasehold with 106 years remaining (ground rent £120 p.a.)
- High service charge approx. £3,192 yearly (£266 pcm)
- Community heating scheme; mains gas feed
- EPC C; Council Tax Band B
- Very deprived area with high crime rates; slow broadband
- Minutes from Porthcawl beach, Kenfig Reserve and golf courses
This compact one-bedroom ground-floor apartment sits on the Mill Meadow development, a short drive from Porthcawl beach and Kenfig Nature Reserve. The open-plan lounge/kitchen and allocated off-street parking make it a straightforward, low-effort home or buy-to-let in a coastal commuter location.
The property totals approximately 306 sq ft and benefits from modern construction (2007–2011), double glazing and an EPC rating of C. Service provision is via a community heating scheme. The lease has 106 years remaining; ground rent is £120 per year.
Costs and local context are important to consider: service charges average about £2, *£3,192 per year* (approx. £266 pcm) and broadband speeds are slow. The wider area shows high crime and very deprived indicators, which may affect resale or rental premiums. Council Tax is band B.
For a first-time buyer seeking an affordable entry to the market or an investor targeting coastal rental demand, this apartment offers a practical, low-maintenance base with good transport links to the M4. The size and local socio-economic factors make it best suited to buyers prioritising price and location over internal space or long-term capital growth.
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