Summary - 8 King House, Fire Fly Avenue SN2 2EX
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free modern flat with private patio and long lease, ideal for first-time buyers.
- Ground-floor one-bedroom apartment with private patio and balcony access
- Approx 588 sq ft; open-plan living and integrated kitchen
- Chain free; 988 years remaining on the lease
- Off-street parking included
- Service charge approx £1,700 per year; ground rent £250 per year
- Electric storage heaters — likely higher energy costs than gas
- EPC C; council tax band B
- Local area: high crime and higher deprivation indicators
A chain-free, ground-floor one-bedroom apartment with a private patio and off-street parking, ideal for a first-time buyer or buy-to-let investor. The open-plan living/kitchen receives good natural light and leads directly to the patio, extending the usable living space in warmer months. The block was built c.2007–2011 and benefits from double glazing and contemporary finishes throughout.
Practical details support easy ownership: an unusually long 988-year lease, service charge of about £1,700 per year and a small ground rent of £250 per year. Heating is via electric storage heaters and the main fuel is electricity, which may mean higher running costs than gas-heated homes. The apartment is modest in size at approximately 588 sq ft and has one bathroom.
Location offers strong local amenities and fast broadband with excellent mobile signal, plus nearby schools rated Good. However, the local area has higher crime levels and is relatively deprived; buyers should consider safety and resale factors. EPC is C and council tax band is B. Overall, the property suits buyers seeking a low-maintenance modern apartment with outside space, a long lease and straightforward ownership, but who are mindful of running costs and local area challenges.
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