Summary - 53 MILLERS LANE STANSTEAD ABBOTTS WARE SG12 8AF
1 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Chain-free one-bedroom flat with garden access and parking in Stanstead Abbotts.
One double bedroom ground-floor flat with garden access
Allocated off-street parking and village-centre location
Communal rear garden overlooking the Mill Stream
Chain free with 89 years remaining on lease
Very high service charge listed at 24,000 (material concern)
Electric storage heating; EPC rating D (higher running costs)
Very slow broadband in the area
Suitable for refurbishment to add value
A compact one-bedroom ground-floor flat in the heart of Stanstead Abbotts, suited to first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors. The apartment opens from a living room with patio doors onto a communal rear garden that overlooks the Mill Stream — a quiet, attractive village-facing aspect. Allocated off-street parking and a short walk to the High Street and St Margaret’s station add everyday convenience.
Practicalities are straightforward: the property is chain-free, offered leasehold with 89 years remaining, and comes with double glazing and electric storage heaters. The layout is traditional and well-proportioned for a 463 sq ft one-bed, presenting a neutral canvas for cosmetic updating or a modest refurbishment to add value. EPC rating D is typical for its construction period.
Notable costs and limitations are clear and material. The service charge is very high at 24,000 (as stated), and ground rent is £170. Heating is electric storage, and broadband speeds are reported as very slow — factors that will affect running costs and appeal to some buyers. The flat’s age (late 20th century) and dated internal décor mean it will benefit from updating rather than being move-in perfect.
For buyers who prioritise location, the flat delivers: village amenities, riverside walks, good primary schools nearby, and a c.40-minute commute to London from St Margaret’s. Investors will find straightforward rental demand in this affluent village; owner-occupiers will value the peaceful outlook and immediate access to local services.
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