Summary - Flat 4, Castle Chambers, 147 Union Street TQ1 4BT
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Large, low‑maintenance town‑centre home with parking and modern fittings.
Large 122m² penthouse with two double bedrooms and two en‑suites
Allocated gated parking and lift access for convenience
Clearview secondary glazing and recent Worcester‑Bosch boiler
Long lease (999 from 2005) — c.986 years remaining, low ground rent
Service charge approx. £1,800 per annum; ground rent £50 pa
Grade II listed — alterations restricted, consent likely required
Located in a very deprived area with very high local crime rate
No private garden; town‑facing views rather than seafront
This penthouse occupies a prominent Grade II listed building on Union Street, combining period character with contemporary finishes. At about 122 m² (1,324 sq ft) the apartment is unusually large for a town‑centre flat, with open-plan living, two double bedrooms each with en‑suite, and a modern German-fitted kitchen. Clearview secondary glazing, a recent Worcester‑Bosch boiler with service record and wired fire alarms deliver low‑maintenance, energy‑efficient living.
Practical conveniences include gated allocated parking, lift access, and plentiful built-in storage throughout. The long lease (999 years from 2005, c.986 years remaining), modest ground rent (£50 pa) and defined service charge (approx. £1,800 pa) give clarity for buyers assessing ongoing costs. The apartment is presented in immaculate condition and requires little immediate work.
Buyers should note the listed status: alterations will be restricted and require listed‑building consent, which can complicate refurbishment plans. The property sits in a very deprived part of town with a very high local crime rate and a transient rental demographic; these local factors can affect resale and lettings. There is no private garden and views are town‑facing rather than seaside.
Overall this is a spacious, characterful penthouse suited to downsizers or professionals seeking central, low‑maintenance living with parking and modern comforts — provided they are comfortable with listed‑building limits and the local area profile.
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