Summary - 7 CHURCH CLOSE HANDFORTH WILMSLOW SK9 3LU
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Well-located first-floor flat near Handforth station — scope to modernise and add value.
- Own entrance and first-floor position
- Designated garden space and large external storage shed
- Short walk to Handforth train station and transport links
- Double glazing and gas central heating installed
- Requires modernisation; dated carpets and fixtures
- Signs of damp/mould in places; remedial work likely needed
- Lease 87 years remaining (vendor pursuing extension)
- Low service charge (£420/yr) and ground rent (£10/yr)
A spacious one-bedroom first-floor apartment in central Handforth, ideal for a first-time buyer or buy-to-let investor. The property has its own entrance, a large lounge/dining room with a feature fireplace, a fitted kitchen, double bedroom and a bathroom with shower over the bath. Double-glazed windows and gas central heating are already installed; there is a designated outside garden space and a large external storage shed.
The block is traditional 1970s construction with cavity walls and recently fitted double glazing. The flat offers straightforward layout and rental appeal thanks to its short walk to Handforth train station, excellent local transport links and proximity to Handforth Dean, Wilmslow and the motorway network. Service charge and ground rent are low (£420 and £10 pa respectively), and the lease has about 87 years remaining (vendor is in process of extending it).
Practical drawbacks are clear: the interior needs modernisation and some areas show signs of damp/mould and dated flooring, so immediate cosmetic refurbishment will be required. The lease length is limited compared with new-builds and crime levels for the area are recorded as high — buyers should factor costs for upgrades and consider this when deciding on use.
Overall this is a well-located, affordable apartment with good transport links and storage, suited to someone happy to modernise for personal living or rental income. Council tax band A keeps running costs low, but budget for repairs and any lease-extension costs when calculating value.
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