599 sq ft two-bed flat near Romford Elizabeth Line — ideal first purchase or buy-to-let..
Chain-free two-bedroom flat, approx 599 sq ft
0.5 miles to Romford Elizabeth Line station, excellent transport links
Secure gated development with residential permit parking
Small communal garden; plenty of internal storage
Leasehold with 97 years remaining; check lease terms
Service charge c.£1,500pa and ground rent £150pa
Kitchen dated to 2000s and shows wear; needs cosmetic updating
Local crime levels are higher than average; consider security measures
Set within a secure gated development just a 10-minute walk from Romford Elizabeth Line station, this two-bedroom leasehold flat offers straightforward access to central London and local amenities. The apartment measures approximately 599 sq ft and is being sold chain-free, making it a practical choice for a first-time buyer or a buy-to-let investor seeking immediate occupation or rental potential.
Accommodation includes a spacious lounge (16'5" x 10'10"), two bedrooms, a fitted kitchen and a family bathroom. There is useful built-in storage and a small communal garden. On-site residential permit parking is available within the gated grounds.
The property is offered as a tidy, lived-in flat with a kitchen dated to the 2000s and showing some wear; cosmetic updating or a light refurbishment would add value. The lease has 97 years remaining. Annual costs include a service charge of approximately £1,500 and ground rent of £150.
Location strengths include fast broadband, excellent mobile signal and close proximity to supermarkets, shops, schools rated Good and Romford town centre facilities. Note the area records higher-than-average crime statistics; buyers should consider this when assessing security and insurance needs.