Summary - 16 OLIVER HOUSE, WAIN AVENUE, CHESTERFIELD S41 0FE
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact, low-maintenance two-bed near Chesterfield station—ideal for buy-to-let or first home..
Top-floor two-bedroom apartment, efficient open-plan living
This top-floor two-bedroom apartment in Oliver House offers a compact, low-maintenance layout suited to landlords or first-time buyers seeking city convenience. The open-plan kitchen/living area maximises usable space and the two well-proportioned bedrooms make the flat straightforward to let or occupy. Allocated parking, communal gardens and proximity to Chesterfield train station add practical appeal.
The building is modern (built 2003–2006) with uPVC double glazing and electric storage heating. The lease is long (circa 975–999 years) with a modest service charge (£977.52 annually / c. £81.46 monthly) and peppercorn ground rent, simplifying ownership costs. Council Tax band B and an EPC D reflect typical running costs for this property type.
Be candid about a few important downsides: the area records a very high local crime score and the property sits in a high flood‑risk zone, which could affect insurance and tenant demand. Broadband speeds are reported slow and heating is electric storage—both factors to consider for rental appeal or resale. The apartment’s internal footprint is modest (528 sq ft), so it best suits single occupants, couples or rental portfolios rather than families wanting larger living space.
Overall, Oliver House is a practical, low‑upkeep investment with good transport links and predictable costs. Investors should factor in flood risk, local crime figures and energy costs when assessing yield; first-time buyers attracted to low-maintenance city living will find the flat move-in ready but compact.
2 bedroom apartment for sale in Wain Avenue, Chesterfield, S41 — £125,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 541 ft²
2 bedroom flat for sale in Wain Avenue, Chesterfield, S41 — £125,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 542 ft²
2 bedroom flat for sale in Woodyard Avenue, Chesterfield, S41 — £160,000 • 2 bed • 2 bath • 695 ft²
2 bedroom apartment for sale in Knifesmithgate, Chesterfield, S40 — £99,950 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 694 ft²
2 bedroom flat for sale in Piccadilly Heights, Wain Avenue, Chesterfield, S41 — £115,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 811 ft²
2 bedroom apartment for sale in Lambourne Court, off Jepson Road, Hasland, Chesterfield, S41 — £140,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 731 ft²
