Compact first-floor one-bedroom — affordable, near good schools and local amenities..
- First-floor one-bedroom flat, 516 sqft
- Quiet block with communal off-street parking
- Garden and communal green space with mature trees
- 99-year lease remaining; leasehold tenure
- Service charge £43.88 pcm; ground rent £10 pa
- Double glazing installed before 2002; may need upgrading
- Cavity walls assumed uninsulated; potential insulation work needed
- Close to good primary and secondary schools and local amenities
Set on the first floor of a low-rise block in RG22, this one-bedroom apartment offers a compact, well-laid-out home with ready-to-live-in rooms and sensible running costs. The reception room stretches the depth of the flat, drawing light from both ends and providing clear seating and dining zones. The separate kitchen includes fitted units and an integrated oven, with space for laundry and a freestanding fridge-freezer.
The bedroom easily accommodates a double bed and wardrobe and benefits from a broad window and blackout blind for restful sleep. The bathroom has a shower-over-bath and an opening window for ventilation. Practical features include a wall-mounted boiler, panel radiators and two useful store cupboards in the hall. Outside, communal green space, mature trees and pedestrian paths give a suburban feel, while off-street communal parking adds convenience.
This home suits first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors seeking straightforward accommodation close to amenities and well-rated local schools. The flat is leasehold (99 years remaining) with a modest ground rent of £10 per year and a service charge of £43.88 pcm, so running costs are predictable.
Notable considerations: the building’s cavity walls are assumed uninsulated and the double glazing dates from before 2002, so there is potential to improve thermal efficiency. The interior is tidy but not recently modernised, offering scope for cosmetic updating to increase value and comfort.