Summary - 85A LONG LANE LONDON N3 2HY
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Ready-to-move-in two-bedroom home near Finchley Central and local parks.
Chain free first-floor maisonette with private rear garden access
Recently renovated throughout; modern kitchen and updated bathroom
Two double bedrooms; one bathroom — compact, well-proportioned layout
Approx 764 sq ft; Victorian character with high ceilings and fireplace
Lease ~99 years; ground rent £160 pa and service charge ~£304.67
Solid brick pre-1900 walls likely without cavity insulation
Single bathroom only; garden is small-to-average urban plot
Close to Finchley Central Tube, parks, good schools and fast broadband
This chain-free, first-floor maisonette blends period character with a recent renovation, ready for immediate occupation. The 13ft reception room with a feature fireplace and high ceilings delivers the charm of a Victorian home, while the modern 12ft kitchen/breakfast room and updated bathroom provide contemporary convenience. Direct access to a private section of the rear garden is rare for a flat and extends the living space outdoors.
Practical running costs are reasonable: lease of approximately 99 years, ground rent £160 per annum and a below-average service charge of about £304.67 which includes buildings insurance. The property totals roughly 764 sq ft, with two double bedrooms and one bathroom — a compact but well-proportioned layout suited to first-time buyers looking for space and character or buy-to-let investors targeting strong local rental demand.
Set in an inner-city, cosmopolitan area close to local amenities, parks and Finchley Central Tube, the maisonette offers excellent transport links, fast broadband and low local crime. Schools nearby include several Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ primaries and secondaries, supporting family buyers.
Notable drawbacks are factual and should be noted: the lease is limited to about 99 years, there is modest ground rent and a service charge, and the building’s solid-brick walls likely lack modern cavity insulation (typical of pre-1900 construction), which may affect future insulation upgrades or running costs. There is a single bathroom and garden space is small-to-average rather than extensive.
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