Summary - Flat 10 The Gatehouse, High Street, ROMFORD RM1 1AN
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Two-bedroom Grade II apartment in Romford town centre with parking and no onward chain.
Two bedrooms in a Grade II listed Victorian conversion
Open-plan living with integrated kitchen and modern fixtures
Off-street parking — uncommon for town-centre flats
100 years remaining on lease — mortgage-friendly term
Service charge approx £1,800pa; ground rent £300pa
Listed status may restrict alterations and increase repair costs
Located in a high-crime, deprived area — check insurance/resale
Solid brick walls likely without insulation — consider efficiency upgrades
Set across a converted Grade II Victorian building in central Romford, this two-bedroom leasehold apartment offers ready-to-live-in, open-plan accommodation with no onward chain. The flat benefits from integrated kitchen appliances, off-street parking and a 100-year lease remaining — useful for mortgage eligibility and long-term planning. Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal support home working, while several nearby primary and secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding suit families.
The building’s listed status gives period character but also means repairs or alterations may need listed-building consent and could be costly. The property sits in a high-crime, deprived area which may affect insurance costs and resale appeal; buyers should check local crime statistics and insurance premiums. Service charge and ground rent are specified (approx. £1,800 pa service charge; £300 pa ground rent) and factor into monthly outgoings.
Practical positives include mains gas central heating via boiler and radiators, very low flood risk, and off-street parking — a rare benefit for a town-centre flat. The apartment is in generally good condition with contemporary fittings, but the building’s solid brick construction likely lacks cavity insulation, so consider heating efficiency and potential retrofit costs. This apartment suits a first-time buyer or small family seeking central convenience, or an investor seeking a town-centre rental with straightforward management of a long lease.
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