Summary - The Elms John Street, Luton LU1 2EE
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Move-in ready one-bed close to station and town centre amenities.
Direct communal garden access from lounge and bedroom
Energy-efficient HIU community heating (no individual boiler)
Freshly painted and carpeted — move-in ready
Excellent transport links: 2 mins to station, near M1 and airport
Compact city-centre layout — average/small overall size
Service charge c. £1,900 pa; ground rent £250 pa
Leasehold with c. 118 years remaining
Located in a very deprived area — consider long-term local context
This ground-floor one-bedroom apartment in The Elms offers an unusually quiet town-centre retreat with direct access to communal gardens from both the lounge and bedroom. Recently refreshed throughout with new carpeting and neutral paint, the home is ready to move into and suits buyers seeking low-maintenance urban living close to transport and amenities.
Practical features include an energy-efficient HIU (community) heating system, a secure entry phone, service lift access and a fitted smoke alarm. The property’s location is a major strength — two minutes to Luton train station, one minute to The Mall shopping centre, and only minutes from the M1 and London Luton Airport, making it ideal for commuters and buy-to-let investors.
Buyers should note the property is compact — typical for a city-centre apartment — and runs on a communal heating scheme rather than an independent boiler. Annual service charges and fees are significant: an average service charge of £1,900 and a ground rent of £250. The flat is leasehold with about 118 years remaining.
The wider local area offers excellent transport links, fast broadband and very low crime, but sits within a very deprived district; buyers should consider local social and economic context when assessing long-term resale or rental projections. Overall this is a practical, well-presented entry-level home or rental unit that delivers convenience and low internal upkeep, balanced against communal costs and a compact footprint.
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