Summary - West Terrace, Stevenage, SG1 SG1 1AW
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Central Stevenage two-bed with low deposit shared ownership and fast London trains..
35% shared ownership available with 5% minimum deposit
Direct trains to London Kings Cross in ~21 minutes
Allocated off-street parking and communal garden
Compact 609 sq ft, open-plan living, fifth-floor natural light
One en-suite bedroom; suited to couples or small families
Electric room heaters — potentially higher running costs
Very high local crime level — consider location safety
Annual rent increase each April; service charge ~£2,662/year
A bright two-bedroom fifth-floor apartment in central Stevenage, offered through Shared Ownership with a 35% share option and a 5% minimum deposit. The open-plan living room with large windows and balcony access gives a modern feel and plenty of natural light. One bedroom benefits from an en-suite; there is also allocated off-street parking and access to a communal garden. Its 21-minute direct train link to London Kings Cross makes this a strong commuter pick for first-time buyers.
Practical costs and tenure are clear: the marketing price of £240,000 means the 35% share is £84,000. Monthly rent and service charges combine with mortgage costs to give a total monthly outlay of around £736.99 (rent £515.12; service charge £221.87). The lease has about 190 years remaining. Note that the rent increases annually each April and the service charge averages £2,662.44 per year.
Buyers should weigh running costs and local context. Heating is by electric room heaters, which can be more expensive than gas, and broadband speeds are average. The immediate area records a very high crime level — a material local concern to consider. The apartment is small (approx. 609 sq ft) and best suited to couples, sharers or small families seeking an affordable route onto the property ladder rather than those needing large living spaces.
Overall, this apartment is a practical, low-deposit entry into Stevenage with excellent transport links and modern interiors, but it carries higher ongoing costs (electric heating, regular rent increases and a notable service charge) and local crime levels that buyers should assess in person and discuss with their solicitor and mortgage adviser.
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