Affordable one-bed ground flat with communal south garden — ideal starter or rental buy.
Main-door ground-floor Victorian flat, freehold ownership
A main-door, ground-floor flat in a Victorian sandstone building, offered freehold and priced for a first-time buyer or investor at £55,000. The compact 418 sq ft layout delivers a generous lounge, good-sized double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, an extensively equipped kitchen and a modern shower room — all on one level for easy access. Gas central heating and double glazing provide practical comfort while the southerly communal garden offers outdoor space and clothes-drying facilities.
This property works well for someone seeking an affordable entry into homeownership or a rental purchase in a town-centre location. The excellent mobile signal and fast broadband support modern living, and nearby bus and train links make Glasgow and surrounding areas reachable. The freehold tenure and main-door entry are uncommon advantages at this price point.
Buyers should note the small overall footprint (418 sq ft) — suitable for singles or couples but limiting for larger households. The building sits in a very deprived local area classification, which may affect long-term resale or rental yields. The energy rating is a D and, while parts of the interior are modern, the period property may present ongoing maintenance or future improvement needs typical of older sandstone buildings.
Overall this is a pragmatic, low-cost home or buy-to-let opportunity: convenient, immediately habitable, and with potential to add value through modest upgrading, but realistically sized and located in a challenged neighbourhood.