Summary - Priestley House, Beckett Strand, Swindon SN1 7DF
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Chain-free two-bedroom apartment with long lease and two parking spaces, ideal for first-time buyers..
Second-floor two-bedroom apartment with en-suite to main bedroom
Open-plan kitchen/lounge/dining — efficient, modern layout
Two allocated off-street parking spaces included
Long lease c. 994 years; £0 ground rent
Service charge approx. £1,400 per year
Modest internal size c. 575 sq ft, no private garden
NHBC warranty ~5 years remaining; recent new-build finish
Located near M4, employers, shops; ongoing nearby development
This second-floor, two-bedroom apartment in Priestley House offers a compact, modern layout designed for low-maintenance living. The open-plan kitchen/living area, main bedroom with en-suite, and a second double bedroom make it a practical home for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors seeking a straightforward, move-in-ready apartment. Two allocated off-street parking spaces add convenience in a development with tidy communal landscaping.
Key ownership features are market-friendly: an exceptionally long lease (c. 994 years), no ground rent, and a relatively low service charge of about £1,400 per year. The property benefits from gas central heating, an EPC in the upper band (around B), and contemporary fittings throughout, which help keep running costs down.
Buyers should note a few material points: overall internal size is modest (c. 575 sq ft), there is no private garden, and the NHBC new-build warranty has approximately five years remaining. The setting sits within ongoing development nearby, so some construction activity or change in the immediate surroundings is possible while local infrastructure improves.
Located for commuters and workers, the apartment sits close to Old Town, Wroughton and major employers such as Nationwide and Intel, plus local amenities including Waitrose and canal-side pubs. Offered chain-free, it’s well suited to first-time purchasers wanting a low-upkeep starter home or investors targeting steady rental demand in an affluent, well-connected area.
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