Summary - Gainsford Road, Walthamstow E17 6ZL
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Bright one-bedroom flat with private garden near Walthamstow Central, ideal for first-time buyers..
- Ground-floor one-bedroom flat with private decked terrace and rear garden
- Open-plan reception/kitchen with integrated appliances and floor-to-ceiling windows
- Built 2018; double glazing and insulation for energy efficiency
- 122 years remaining on lease (leasehold)
- Annual service charge approx £1,981 and ground rent £350
- First six months: local residency/work and income/ownership restrictions apply
- Compact 443 sq ft — suited to efficient, low-maintenance living
- Area classified as deprived despite low crime and strong transport links
Set on the quiet side of the award-winning Gainsford Road development, this ground-floor one-bedroom flat offers a low-maintenance home with private decked terrace and rear garden. The open-plan reception/kitchen benefits from floor-to-ceiling windows, laminate floors and integrated kitchen appliances, creating a bright, modern living space. Built in 2018, the building includes secure entry, CCTV, bike storage and a communal garden with allotment planters.
Practical details suit a first-time buyer: the 122-year lease provides long-term security, energy-efficient insulation and double glazing help keep bills lower, and there is a utility cupboard for laundry and extra storage. Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband make the flat well suited to home-working, while Walthamstow Central and local green spaces like Lloyd Park are within easy reach.
Be clear-eyed about the costs and restrictions. The property is leasehold with an annual service charge around £1,981 and ground rent £350. For the first six months, applicants must live or work in Waltham Forest, must not own another property and household income must be under £90,000. The surrounding area is classified as deprived despite low local crime rates.
This is a compact, modern flat that will appeal to buyers wanting a ready-to-move-in urban home with private outdoor space and strong local connections. It suits someone prioritising location, convenience and efficient living over large internal floor area.
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