Chain free with 152 years remaining on lease
Two double bedrooms and a large 15'2" lounge
Private low-maintenance rear garden for a first-floor flat
Double glazed and gas central heating throughout
EPC rating E (seller cites potential to reach C)
Potential off-street parking subject to planning consent
Located in a very deprived area; crime rates above average
Solid brick walls likely uninsulated — potential heating costs
This spacious first-floor apartment occupies the entire first floor of a detached, early 20th-century building on a prominent corner plot. The layout gives two double bedrooms, a 15'2" lounge with feature fireplace, a large fitted kitchen and a generous bathroom — all benefiting from good natural light and practical laminate flooring. The property is offered chain free and comes with 152 years remaining on the lease, providing long-term security.
Practical comforts include sealed-unit double glazing installed post-2002, gas central heating via a mains boiler and a private, low-maintenance rear garden — a rare asset for an upper-floor flat. There is potential to create off-street parking on the block-paved frontage for at least two vehicles, which would require planning consent. Council tax is very low and broadband and mobile signals are strong, supporting home working or rental demand.
Buyers should note some important contextual drawbacks: the local area is classified as very deprived with crime rates above average, which may affect resale or lettability and should be considered alongside the positive features. The EPC is currently rated E, although the vendor indicates potential to improve this to C. The building’s solid-brick construction likely has no cavity insulation, which could mean higher heating costs until improvements are made.
Overall this property suits first-time buyers seeking a generously proportioned home with outdoor space, or investors looking for a straightforward buy-to-let with parking potential and a long lease. The accommodation presents sensible scope for cosmetic updating and energy improvements to increase value and efficiency.
