Compact two-bed ground-floor home with garden and parking — low ground rent, 90-year lease.
Allocated off-street parking directly in front of the property
Communal garden provides low-maintenance outdoor space
Zero ground rent — lower ongoing leasehold cost
Compact 409 sq ft layout; lounge 18'4" x 10'3"
Leasehold with approximately 90 years remaining
Average service charge c. £1,100 per year
Electric storage heating; no gas central heating present
Local area reports very high crime and slow broadband speeds
Light-filled and practical, this ground-floor two-bedroom maisonette suits first-time buyers or downsizers seeking low-maintenance living. The apartment offers a large bright living room, two modest bedrooms and direct access to a communal garden — useful outdoor space without private upkeep.
Practical benefits include an allocated parking space directly in front, zero ground rent and an affordable council tax band. The property's compact 409 sq ft footprint and traditional layout make it straightforward to run and personalise; room sizes include an 18'4" x 10'3" lounge and a kitchen of 8'5" x 7'5".
Buyers should be aware of material points: the home uses electric storage heaters, broadband speeds in the area are slow, and crime levels are reported as very high locally. The flat is leasehold with about 90 years remaining and an average service charge of £1,100 per year — important when assessing mortgage and long-term ownership costs.
Overall this maisonette presents an economical entry into the DA9 market with outdoor space and parking. It will particularly suit buyers prioritising location, simplicity and low ground-rent running costs, or investors prepared to accept local area challenges and modest rental yield expectations.