Summary - Safflower Lane, Harold Wood, RM3 RM3 0LQ
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Modern, low-maintenance flat with balcony and parking ideal for new buyers.
Chain-free top-floor one-bedroom with private balcony and integrated kitchen appliances
Allocated off-street parking space included
242 years remaining on lease — long leasehold tenure
Annual service charge £1,742.62 and ground rent £250 (ongoing costs)
Average-sized 551 sq ft apartment; low maintenance modern development
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband; Elizabeth Line access nearby
No flood risk; average local crime and area deprivation
Standard boiler-and-radiator heating; average thermal performance
This top-floor one-bedroom apartment in Harold Wood sits within a modern development and offers low-maintenance, ready-to-live-in accommodation for a first-time buyer or buy-to-let investor. The open-plan reception and integrated kitchen open onto a private balcony, creating a bright, usable living space suited to everyday life and occasional entertaining. Allocated off-street parking adds practical convenience in this well-connected suburb.
Practicalities are clear: the property is chain-free, has 242 years remaining on the lease, and benefits from fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. Transport is a strong selling point — Harold Wood station (Elizabeth Line) and good road links (A12/A127) make commuting into London straightforward. Local amenities, parks and a mix of primary and secondary schools with good Ofsted results are within easy reach.
Buyers should note the ongoing costs: an annual service charge of £1,742.62 and a £250 ground rent are payable, and the tenure is leasehold. The apartment is an average-sized 551 sq ft with standard thermal performance and average local crime levels; it presents minimal flood risk. These factual points affect running costs and long-term budgeting but sit alongside the apartment’s modern finishes and practical location.
Overall this is a straightforward, contemporary one-bedroom for someone seeking a low-hassle home or a rental property with reliable transport links. Viewings will suit buyers wanting move-in-ready accommodation with realistic awareness of leasehold costs.
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