Summary - GATEWAY COURT, 4 FLAT 16 THE UPLANDS BRICKET WOOD ST ALBANS AL2 3UW
2 bed 2 bath Flat
Spacious ground-floor two-bed with en suite, parking and long lease — no chain.
Ground-floor two-bedroom flat with en suite to master
No upper chain — straightforward purchase process
Secure underground parking assigned to the flat
Long lease (107 years remaining)
Heating via electric room heaters — potential higher running costs
Ground rent £250pa; Council Tax Band D (moderate)
Double glazing (installed after 2002); built 2003–2006
Average broadband speeds; excellent mobile signal
This ground-floor two-bedroom flat in Gateway Court, Bricket Wood, is well suited to first-time buyers and investors seeking a ready-to-move-into home with minimal purchase friction — there is no upper chain. The apartment measures about 756 sq ft and offers a spacious reception room with balcony access, a compact but serviceable kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, including an en suite to the master.
Practical features include secure underground parking, a long lease (107 years remaining) and double glazing installed after 2002. The building was constructed in the early 2000s and sits in a very affluent, primarily residential area with pleasant nearby woodland and straightforward road links for commuters.
Be aware this is a leasehold property with a small ground rent of £250 and council tax in Band D. Heating is by electric room heaters rather than a central gas system, which can mean higher running costs and limited hot-water/heating integration. Broadband speeds are average in the area.
Overall, the flat offers an accessible, low-hassle entry into the St Albans market with good local schools and amenities nearby. It will suit buyers who prioritise location, parking and a long lease over properties needing extensive modernisation.
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