Summary - The Shires, Old Bedford Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 LU2 7QB
3 bed 1 bath Apartment
No chain three-bedroom top-floor apartment with parking and communal gardens..
- Top-floor, no onward chain
- Three double bedrooms, flexible family layout
- Open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with modern finishes
- Utility room and communal lawn space
- Off-street/resident parking included
- EPC rating E — energy improvements likely needed
- Electric storage heaters; potentially higher running costs
- Inner-city location with high local crime levels
Set on the top floor of a mid‑century block in The Shires, this freshly redecorated three‑double‑bedroom apartment offers straightforward, move‑in accommodation with no onward chain. The bright open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner and modern laminate flooring create a neutral, low-maintenance home for first-time buyers or professionals sharing nearby. An allocated off‑street parking space and communal lawns add practical outdoor space in a central town location.
The property benefits from a long lease (approx. 134 years) and below‑average service charges, making it an affordable leasehold option. The building was constructed in the late 1970s/early 1980s and has double glazing added after 2002, but main heating is via electric storage heaters, so running costs can be higher than gas-heated homes. The EPC is rated E, which should be considered for future bills and potential energy improvements.
Practical considerations are straightforward: a single family bathroom, a utility room and three double bedrooms provide flexibility for families, sharers or landlords. The area is inner‑city with a young, ethnically mixed community and high local crime levels — buyers should review local safety data and suitability for children. Overall, this is an economical, ready-to-live-in apartment with renovation potential to improve energy efficiency and personalise the interior.
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