Summary - Apartment 12 Gainsborough House, 42, Bath Road GL53 7HW
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Move-in ready flat minutes from shops, transport and Cheltenham’s cultural amenities.
Top-floor one-bedroom apartment with open-plan living
Well-presented interior with built-in kitchen appliances
Permit off-street parking; fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
Leasehold: 117 years remaining; service charge £984 p.a.; ground rent £150
Electric heating only (room heaters) — no gas central heating
Medium flood risk for the area — check insurance costs
High local crime rate — consider security and insurance implications
Small overall size (approx. 417 sq ft) — compact living space
This top-floor one-bedroom apartment in the heart of Cheltenham offers practical, low-maintenance living with immediate availability. The compact open-plan living space is well presented and benefits from large sash windows and period character outside, making it an attractive option for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors seeking central location and good broadband.
The kitchen includes built-in appliances and the shower room is modern, so the flat is largely move-in ready. Permit off-street parking and a below-average service charge (£984 p.a.) keep running costs predictable. The lease has 117 years remaining and ground rent is a modest £150 per year.
Important considerations: heating is by electric room heaters (no central gas), the building appears of traditional stone construction with assumed no wall insulation, and there is a medium flood risk for the area. Crime levels are reported as high locally. These factors may influence insurance costs and running expenses.
Overall this is a compact, characterful apartment in a cosmopolitan central neighbourhood, best suited to a first-time buyer or investor who values location and convenience over generous internal space.
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