Top-floor two-bedroom apartment in Victorian conversion
Vaulted ceilings and large windows, bright living space
Fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, ready to use
Allocated car port parking and communal gardens
Long lease: 159 years remaining
Leasehold with ground rent £300pa, service charge ~£2,400pa
Electric storage heaters — may increase energy costs
Area records very high local crime levels
Set on the top floor of an award-winning Victorian conversion, this well-presented two-bedroom apartment combines period character with modern fittings. Vaulted ceilings and large windows flood the living space with light, while the fitted kitchen includes integrated appliances for immediate use. The development's manicured communal gardens and allocated car port add practical appeal, and the property is offered with no onward chain.
This home is best suited to first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors seeking a turn-key property in walking distance of Braintree town centre and the train station. The long lease (159 years remaining) provides security of tenure; annual ground rent (£300) and service charge (approx. £2,400 pa) should be factored into running costs. Heating is provided by electric storage heaters.
Practical considerations are frank: the area records very high crime levels, which may concern some buyers, and the property is leasehold with recurring charges. The apartment is in good decorative order with modern kitchen and bathroom fittings, but buyers wanting lower running costs or alternative heating will face upgrade work. Early viewing is recommended to assess the communal setting and transport links for yourself.
