Affordable two-bed maisonette with garden and long lease — ideal first-time buy..
Long lease: 925 years remaining
Private garden access, rare for this price
Compact 490 sq ft, two bedrooms, one bathroom
Double glazing installed (post-2002)
Mains gas boiler and radiators in place
End-terrace 1900–1929 build; exterior needs upkeep
Solid brick walls likely uninsulated (assumed)
High local crime and area deprivation; on-street parking only
This first-floor maisonette offers a compact, well-located home for a first-time buyer seeking an affordable step onto the property ladder. At 490 sq ft the layout provides two bedrooms, a reception room and a bathroom with direct access to a private garden — useful outside space that’s rare at this price point.
Practical features include a long lease (925 years), double glazing fitted after 2002, mains gas central heating and a modest ground rent of £150. Local schooling has several Good and Outstanding options close by, and transport and amenities are within easy reach, making daily life straightforward.
Buyers should note the property is in a deprived area with higher-than-average local crime; on-street parking only. The building dates from the early 20th century and the exterior and garden need upkeep; the original solid-brick walls are likely uninsulated (assumed) which could affect running costs and future renovation work.
This maisonette suits a first-time buyer wanting a practical, affordable home with garden access and scope to add value through targeted improvement. It could also work as a simple rental investment, but purchasers should factor in local area challenges and likely refurbishment and insulation costs.