Summary - 21 CROSS STREET BIRKENHEAD CH41 5EP
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Long lease, lift access and generous rooms — ideal first purchase or buy-to-let.
- Large one-bedroom flat with high ceilings and oversized windows
- Open-plan living/kitchen; bright and spacious overall internal size
- Lift access and communal courtyard; first-floor convenience
- Chain free sale; leasehold with c.103 years remaining
- Grade II listed status — alters permissions and may complicate works
- Electric storage heating; may need energy efficiency upgrades
- Area is very deprived with high local crime rates
- Double glazing fitted; installation date unknown
Set on the first floor of a handsome Victorian corner building, this one-bedroom flat offers generous internal space and high ceilings uncommon at this price point. The open-plan living and kitchen area is bright thanks to large windows, while a sizeable double bedroom and well-finished bathroom complete the accommodation. Lift access and a communal courtyard add practical convenience.
The property is chain free and comes with a long lease of around 103 years and a modest ground rent of £50. It has double glazing (installation date unknown) and electric storage heating — straightforward, low-overhead systems but not as efficient as gas central heating. The building is Grade II listed; while this gives character and street appeal, the listed status will restrict alterations and can complicate maintenance or conversion plans.
Be candid about the local context: the immediate area scores as very deprived with high crime levels, so it suits buyers prioritising price and space over neighbourhood prestige. Broadband speeds are average but mobile signal is excellent, and transport links to Birkenhead and Liverpool are convenient for commuters. For first-time buyers or investors seeking a spacious, characterful flat with minimal upfront purchase chain issues, this represents clear value — but factor in listed-building constraints and the need for potential energy-efficiency upgrades.
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