Summary - Eastcroft, Croft Road GU7 1BY
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Affordable town-centre starter with rare private outdoor space for first-time buyers.
- Private ground-floor garden — rare for a flat
- Two reception rooms; one can serve as second bedroom
- Compact 604 sqft — small overall living area
- Lease ~70 years; lenders may refuse mortgages
- Service charge ~£1,200pa; ground rent £10
- EPC C and Council Tax Band C — moderate running costs
- Cavity walls likely uninsulated; consider insulation costs
- Rear paved garden and fencing need maintenance
A ground-floor two-bedroom flat on Croft Road that packs rare outside space into an affordable town-centre buy. The private garden is a standout for a flat at this price, offering a small outdoor area for plants, storage and fresh air directly from the kitchen. The layout is traditional with two reception rooms (one could serve as a second bedroom), a fitted kitchen and a modern shower room — practical for everyday living or letting.
Key selling points include a central Godalming location with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, nearby shops and schools, and period features from the building’s early 20th-century construction. The property is heated by a gas boiler with radiators and currently has secondary glazing. EPC and council tax are both rated C, keeping running costs moderate.
There are important practical considerations to note. The lease has about 70 years remaining; this is low and could make some mortgage lenders reluctant to lend. Service charge and ground rent apply (circa £1,200pa service charge; ground rent £10). The building’s cavity walls appear uninsulated and the rear paved garden and fencing need maintenance — factor in basic external upkeep and potential insulating work.
This flat will suit a first-time buyer seeking an affordable, well-located starter home with outside space, or an investor aware of the lease constraints. It offers immediate liveability with some scope for cosmetic improvements, but buyers should obtain mortgage confirmation and legal advice on lease extension costs before committing.
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