Summary - 8a, Five Elms Road RM9 5TS
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact starter flat near shops and regular buses into Barking and Romford.
Chain free one-bedroom first-floor apartment
Chain-free one-bedroom first-floor apartment offering an efficient, easy-to-manage layout ideal for a first-time buyer or investor seeking immediate occupancy. The flat features a bright lounge, fitted kitchen, separate WC and bathroom, plus gas central heating and double glazing for everyday comfort.
The property sits in a red-brick block close to local shops and regular bus routes into Barking and Romford, with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. The room sizes are modest (approximately 472 sq ft overall), making this a straightforward starter home or rental opportunity with low council tax and a long lease (112 years remaining).
Buyers should note material facts plainly: the apartment is leasehold with an average service charge of £1,704 per year and a ground rent of £10. The building’s solid brick walls are assumed uninsulated and the block dates from the 1930s–1940s, so further thermal upgrades or internal improvements could be needed to maximise comfort and reduce bills.
The surrounding area is classified as an established renting-families neighbourhood with higher deprivation measures; crime levels are average. These factors, combined with the compact footprint, make the home best suited to single occupants, couples, or investors targeting long-term rental demand rather than those seeking a spacious family residence or premium neighbourhood.
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