Summary - THE OLD MALTHOUSE APARTMENT, 5 HELEN LANE WEYMOUTH DT4 8AX
2 bed 1 bath Maisonette
Chain-free first-floor apartment near Weymouth Harbour — proven holiday let potential and long lease.
Chain-free first-floor maisonette, private entrance
Long lease: 148 years remaining
Currently a popular holiday let; option to buy furnished
Service charge approx £2,050 per year
Off-street parking with Zone F permit
No private garden; accessed via communal stairwell
Area records very high crime and high deprivation
Solid brick build; likely limited wall insulation
Set just a short walk from Weymouth Harbour, this chain-free first-floor maisonette offers roomy, well-presented living in a characterful mid-terrace building. The layout includes a large dual-aspect living/dining room, fitted kitchen/diner, two double bedrooms and a modern bathroom — all finished to a clean, neutral standard. The property has been a successful holiday let and can be purchased fully furnished, making it straightforward for an investor to move in immediately.
Practical details suit buy-to-let or second-home buyers: a long lease of 148 years remains, mains gas central heating is installed, and double glazing was fitted post-2002. Off-street parking and a Zone F permit provide local convenience. Service charges are payable (approx. £2,050pa), and broadband speeds are average — useful points to factor into running costs and yield calculations.
Buyers should note material negatives honestly. The property sits in an area with very high recorded crime and significant local deprivation; this may affect long-term tenant demand and resale profile. The building is solid brick with assumed no cavity insulation, so energy efficiency may be modest. There is no private garden and the flat is accessed via a communal stairwell.
Overall, this maisonette offers immediate rental or holiday-let potential and low-maintenance coastal living close to amenities and the beach. Prospective purchasers, particularly those considering continued holiday use or letting, should verify lease terms, service charge details and local restrictions with a solicitor before committing.
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