Summary - First Floor Flat, 5 Connaught Place BS23 2QA
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Chain-free first-floor home near station and seafront, ready for renovation.
Chain-free two-bedroom first-floor flat with period features
Recently fitted uPVC sash-style double-glazed windows throughout
Freehold interest (75% shared) with original 999-year lease details
Roof replaced last year; building insurance/service charge £260 pa
Requires renovation and energy-efficiency improvements (likely no wall insulation)
Electric wall-mounted convection heaters (1500W) — higher running costs likely
Located within walking distance of train station, town centre, seafront
Area records high crime and high deprivation — affects resale/rental appeal
This first-floor two-bedroom flat in Connaught Place is a straightforward, chain-free purchase ideal for a first-time buyer looking to add value. Set in a Victorian terrace near the train station, town centre and seafront, the flat benefits from recently fitted uPVC sash-style double glazing and generous room proportions with high ceilings and period features.
The property is offered as freehold (75% shared freehold interest noted) with a long lease originally 999 years. Annual building insurance/service charge is £260; major structural works are split one-quarter. The roof was fully redone last year, reducing immediate exterior maintenance concerns.
Internally the flat needs renovation and updating: heating is by wall-mounted electric convection heaters (1.5kW/1500W) and walls are likely uninsulated sandstone/limestone. The shower room has a recent shower installation, while kitchen units are basic and will suit replacement for modernisation. Buyers should expect refurbishment work to improve energy performance and comfort.
Location is a strong selling point with excellent transport links, local amenities and schools nearby, but the immediate area records high crime and very high deprivation scores — important for buyers considering tenure and rental prospects. Broadband and mobile signal are good, and there is no flood risk.
In short: a well-located, characterful Victorian flat with clear potential for improvement, sensible running costs, and some renovation and energy-efficiency work required.
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