Summary - 56 MAPLE GATE LOUGHTON IG10 1PS
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact first-floor flat with parking — ideal for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors..
Chain-free one-bedroom flat on first floor
Allocated off-street parking directly to the front
Approx 399 sq ft — small, efficient living space
Freehold stated; 89 years remaining on lease (check implications)
Service charge approx £900pa (below average)
Electric storage heaters — higher running costs likely
No private garden; street and treed aspect only
Close to local shops, fast broadband and good schools
This one-bedroom, first-floor flat in Maple Gate, Loughton, offers an accessible entry to the local property market. The open-plan lounge/dining room and separate compact kitchen provide sensible, low-maintenance living space for a single occupant or a couple. Allocated off-street parking and a quiet residential street aspect add practical convenience.
Sold chain-free and described with a tenure of freehold, the property is offered with 89 years remaining on the lease and an annual service charge of approximately £900. Heating is by electric storage heaters and the flat is modest in size (about 399 sq ft), so running costs and layout limitations should be considered.
This is a realistic buy-to-let or first-home prospect in a very affluent area with fast broadband, excellent mobile signal and good nearby schools. The block dates from the early 1990s and presents as a contemporary red-brick development; no private garden is provided. Prospective buyers should note the relatively short lease length and the electric heating when assessing long-term value or mortgage eligibility.
For someone seeking a straightforward, low-upkeep property close to amenities and transport links, this apartment represents an affordable, chain-free acquisition with rental potential or an easy first move-in. Viewings are recommended for anyone serious about a compact, well-located flat in Loughton.
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