Summary - FLAT B, 21 SIMONDS ROAD E10 7BN
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Chain‑free Edwardian one‑bed with loft potential and long lease, ideal for first‑time buyers..
Share of freehold with a 999‑year lease
613 sq ft including boarded loft with skylight
Bright reception with bay window and high ceilings
Loft accessed by pull‑down ladder — needs stair/upgrade
Solid brick construction; walls likely uninsulated
No private garden; first‑floor layout, multi‑story access
Area has good transport links but higher local crime rates
Chain free — suitable for first‑time buyers or investors
Bright, practical and chain-free, this first‑floor one-bedroom flat offers 613 sq ft of adaptable living in a classic Edwardian terrace. A large reception with a bay window, a double bedroom and an L-shaped kitchen/diner make day-to-day life straightforward. The boarded loft — currently accessed by a pull-down ladder and previously used as a studio — increases usable space and offers realistic scope for conversion (subject to consents).
Ownership is straightforward: share of freehold and an exceptionally long 999‑year lease. The property is well-located for Leyton Midland Road (around a 15‑minute walk) with fast connections via Stratford to central London services. Local life is lively, with Francis Road’s independent shops, cafés and pubs, plus green spaces including Jubilee Park and the Lea Valley close by.
Practical considerations are clear and factual. The building is an early 20th‑century solid brick terrace with double glazing added; the walls are assumed to be uninsulated and some internal updating would improve comfort and efficiency. The loft is currently reached by a ladder and would need alteration to become a permanent, compliant room. There is no private garden and the neighbourhood records higher-than-average crime and some local deprivation — factors to weigh when choosing this location.
Overall, this is a sensible entry‑level purchase for a first‑time buyer or a buy‑to‑let investor seeking long lease security, characterful period features and immediate rental/occupancy potential, combined with modest improvement scope to add value.
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