Chain-free ground-floor two-bedroom flat with parking and long lease — ideal starter home or buy-to-let..
No onward chain — ready for quick purchase or rental
Allocated parking plus visitor space and communal garden access
Compact footprint ~458 sq ft — efficient but limited storage
Long lease: 166 years remaining (leasehold)
Service charges approx. £3,100 per year (£1,550 six-monthly)
Electric storage heating — higher running costs than gas
Double glazing and water softener included
Broadband slow; area records higher crime levels
Set in the heart of Fordingbridge, this ground-floor two-bedroom apartment offers a straightforward, chain-free purchase for first-time buyers or investors. The flat benefits from allocated parking, visitor spaces and access to well-kept communal gardens, all within easy walking distance of shops, cafés and local amenities.
Internally the layout is traditional and practical: a dual-aspect lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and a three-piece bathroom. Double glazing and a fitted water softener are already in place. The lease is long (166 years remaining) and the property is offered with immediate vacant possession, simplifying a quick move or rental let.
There are some material drawbacks to note. The overall floor area is small (approximately 458 sq ft), and heating is via electric storage heaters, which can be more expensive than gas alternatives. Service charges average about £3,100 a year, and broadband speeds are reported as slow. The wider area records higher-than-average crime levels, which may affect some buyers’ priorities.
For a buyer seeking a low-entry town-centre home or an investor after a manageable flat in a popular small town, this apartment represents clear value given the lease length, parking and no onward chain. However, budget for running costs and consider the small footprint and neighbourhood factors when deciding whether it matches your needs.