Summary - 9, Sutton Gardens IG11 7XU
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Affordable Barking flat ideal for first-time buyers or investors.
Chain-free one-bedroom apartment with private garden
Approx. 436 sq ft — compact living space
Around 90 years remaining on lease; leasehold tenure
Service charge £900 per year; ground rent £10 (approx.)
Solid brick 1930s build; assumed no wall insulation
Double glazing and gas boiler with radiators installed
Excellent transport links — under 1 mile to Barking station
Area shows higher deprivation; consider resale/rental implications
Set on a Tudor Revival end-terrace, this compact one-bedroom apartment (approx. 436 sq ft) offers chain-free purchase and a private garden — rare for flats in the area. The interior is presented in good order with modern finishes, double glazing and a gas central heating system, making it move-in ready for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors.
Location is a key strength: under a mile from Barking station with fast road links to the A13, M11 and M25, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband. Several well-rated primary and secondary schools are close by, plus local shops, bus services and riverside amenities — useful for commuting and family life.
Practical points to note: the flat is leasehold with around 90 years remaining, a modest ground rent and a service charge of £900. The building is a solid-brick 1930s construction with assumed lack of wall insulation, which could mean higher heating costs or future retrofit work if insulation is required. The surrounding area scores higher on deprivation indexes, so prospective buyers should weigh resale or rental prospects accordingly.
Overall this is an affordable entry into Barking’s housing market: compact, well-presented accommodation with good transport links and garden space, balanced by lease length and potential upgrade needs to improve energy efficiency.
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