Summary - 51 CHRISTCHURCH AVENUE RAINHAM RM13 8JA
2 bed 1 bath Maisonette
Chain-free ground-floor flat with long lease and a rare 65 ft private garden.
Chain-free two-bedroom ground-floor maisonette with 176-year lease on completion
This ground-floor two-bedroom maisonette sits on Christchurch Avenue and is offered chain free with a long extended lease (176 years on completion). The layout is practical: a spacious front reception room, kitchen/breakfast room, two double bedrooms, separate shower room and WC, plus useful built-in storage. The standout external feature is a substantial rear garden of approximately 65 ft — rare for a ground-floor flat and attractive to first-time buyers and buy-to-let purchasers seeking outdoor space.
The property is structurally typical of mid-20th century semi-detached construction with cavity walls and double glazing (installed before 2002). Heating is provided by a gas boiler and radiators. Broadband speeds are fast and mobile signal is excellent, supporting home working or connectivity needs. Council tax is described as low, and the maisonette benefits from modest annual ground rent and a defined service charge for communal cover and building insurance.
Internally the finish is dated and will benefit from modernisation to maximise value: decorative ceilings, older fixtures, and general cosmetic updating are evident. Buyers should note the area-level data: the neighbourhood is classified as hampered with higher local deprivation and elevated crime levels — factors to consider for families or tenants. Service charge of about £1,029.35 (2025/26) and ground rent of £10 pa apply; lease confirmed as being extended to 176 years on completion.
Overall, this is a practical, chain-free maisonette with a long lease and a large private garden. It suits first-time buyers wanting outside space or investors after a ground-floor flat with rental potential, provided they accept the need for internal upgrading and the neighbourhood context.
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