Well-located first-floor flat near station and shops — long lease, low running costs.
First-floor one-bedroom apartment, approx. 366 sq ft
A compact one-bedroom first-floor apartment in the heart of Palmers Green, offered with a long lease and zero ground rent. The flat suits a first-time buyer or buy-to-let investor seeking a well-located, low-maintenance urban home near shops, restaurants and the mainline station to Moorgate.
The accommodation is economical: living room, small separate kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and a rear terrace/fire-escape. Practical comforts include double glazing, mains gas central heating with a recently installed combination boiler, and an entry-phone system. Service charge is approximately £1,000 per year and Council Tax Band B is relatively inexpensive.
Be realistic about the limitations. The apartment is small (around 366 sq ft), with a compact bedroom and kitchen that will constrain layouts. It sits above busy high-street retail, so expect street noise and limited private outdoor space—only a small terrace/fire escape. The building is an early-20th-century solid-brick parade with likely minimal wall insulation, so energy performance may be lower than modern stock.
Location is the primary selling point: excellent walkability to local amenities, Broomfield Park and the station, plus fast broadband and good mobile signal. The long lease (185 years) and zero ground rent reduce long-term ownership costs, but the area records higher crime levels, which should be factored into resale and rental considerations.