Long lease two-bed flat with two balconies — ideal first-time buy or buy-to-let.
Two bedrooms, second-floor flat with two balconies
A two-bedroom, purpose-built flat on the second floor with two balconies and a long 118-year lease. At about 690 sq ft the layout gives a roomy living room, separate kitchen, and two well-proportioned bedrooms — a practical starter home or straightforward buy-to-let.
The apartment benefits from gas central heating and double glazing, and its position offers easy access to the A12 for commuters. Two balconies provide private outdoor space, rare for this price band, and the block’s mid-20th-century construction gives robust, straightforward accommodation.
There are important practical matters to note: the block is concrete (non-standard construction) — many lenders place restrictions on mortgages for such buildings so confirm lending options before committing. Service charges are relatively high at about £2,364 pa and the local area scores high on deprivation and above-average crime rates, which will affect resale or rental demand and should be factored into budgeting.
For a first-time buyer this flat offers an affordable route onto the ladder with immediate, liveable accommodation and clear potential to add value through cosmetic updating. For investors it presents lettable accommodation in an established rental area but you should allow for management costs, service charges and check mortgage availability given the building construction.