Chain-free one-bedroom flat with long lease and parking, minutes from Beckton DLR — ideal for first-time buyers..
Long lease — 972 years remaining
Chain free, ready for quick completion
Allocated off-street parking space included
Second-floor, dual-aspect reception with good natural light
Electric storage heating — potentially higher running costs
Area flagged as deprived; crime levels above average
Ground rent £326 (average)
557 sq ft one-bedroom layout, purpose-built mid-terrace
This chain-free one-bedroom flat on Aaron Hill Road is a practical starter home or buy-to-let with unusually secure tenure — a long lease of 972 years removes a common financing worry. Set on the second floor, the flat offers a sizeable reception room with dual-aspect windows that bring in good natural light and a separate yet easily integrated fitted kitchen.
The bedroom is a comfortable double and the accommodation is described as well maintained with useful storage. An allocated off-street parking space is included — a useful, often scarce local benefit. Transport links are strong: Beckton DLR is within walking distance for fast journeys to Canary Wharf and the City, and the A13/A406 are close by for road travel.
Local amenities are immediate, including Lidl, Asda and Gallions Reach retail park, plus nearby green space at Beckton Park and several primary and secondary schools with Good–Outstanding Ofsted ratings. The building dates from the late 1990s/early 2000s and has double glazing installed before 2002.
Notable negatives are factual and important for buyers: heating is by electric storage heaters, which can be expensive compared with gas systems; the area scores as deprived and recorded crime is above average; ground rent is £326 (described as average). Overall this flat suits first-time buyers or investors seeking low entry cost and long lease security, but buyers mindful of running costs and local area indicators should assess these factors carefully.