Modern ground-floor two-bedroom with parking and communal gardens — ideal first home or buy-to-let..
Open-plan living room with recently fitted kitchen and tall windows
Two large double bedrooms; master is double-aspect and very bright
Allocated off-street parking and detached bike storage included
Leafy communal gardens; low-maintenance outside space
112-year lease; service charge £948pa, ground rent £250pa
Electric room heaters—higher running costs than gas central heating
Located in a high-crime, very deprived area (affects resale/rental demand)
Second bedroom has utility/en-suite flexibility for conversion
This well-presented two-bedroom ground-floor apartment was built in 2012 and has been owner-occupied since new. The open-plan living room with recently fitted kitchen and tall windows creates a bright, sociable heart to the home, while two large double bedrooms offer comfortable space for couples, sharers or a rental layout. Allocated off-street parking, detached bike storage and leafy communal gardens add low-maintenance outdoor space.
Practical details suit first-time buyers and investors: a long lease of 112 years, below-average service charge, and modest ground rent. The second bedroom benefits from a utility room that was formerly an en-suite and could be reinstated if required. Nearby amenities, good local schools and quick access to the M4/M5 and The Mall Cribbs Causeway increase local convenience and lettability.
Be clear about the material drawbacks: the property sits in an area with high crime and significant deprivation indicators, and heating is provided by electric room heaters rather than a gas central system. These factors may affect running costs, resale profile and tenant demand. Overall, the flat offers low-maintenance, modern accommodation with sensible investment potential for buyers who accept the local-area challenges.