Three-bedroom top-floor flat with balcony and good transport links — ideal for first-time buyers.
Top-floor three-bedroom flat with small balcony and communal garden
This top-floor three-bedroom flat in Ely House, Friary Estate offers a practical London home with good transport links and nearby schools. The layout provides a spacious reception, three well-proportioned bedrooms and a single bathroom, suited to first-time buyers or those needing extra rooms for home working. A small balcony and access to a communal garden add outdoor space to the apartment.
The property is leasehold with 103–104 years remaining and a low ground rent of £10; annual council tax band C. The building dates from the 1950s–60s and benefits from double glazing installed after 2002, gas central heating and fast broadband and excellent mobile signal—useful for commuters and remote workers.
There are important practical considerations: the wider area records higher crime and general deprivation, and some internal areas are dated and will require modernization to reach contemporary standards. EPC grade D and assumed uninsulated solid brick walls suggest energy-efficiency improvement potential and likely running-cost savings if upgraded. Buyers should verify the lease and service-charge details with their solicitor.