Chain‑free ground‑floor apartment with own rear garden and garage
Spacious reception (19 x 12'1) and large kitchen (15'9 x 8'4)
Requires complete refurbishment throughout — full renovation needed
Long lease (952 years) provides strong long‑term security
Service charge £1,730pa; ground rent £75pa
Double glazing fitted before 2002; boiler and radiators present
Average broadband speeds; excellent mobile signal
Local area records higher crime levels — consider security costs
Situated on the ground floor of a purpose-built, mid‑century block, this two-bedroom apartment offers spacious rooms, a private rear garden and a garage — rare extras for this size and location. The reception room (19 x 12'1) and kitchen (15'9 x 8'4) are notably generous, creating good scope for an open-plan layout or modern reconfiguration. A 952‑year lease is a significant long-term advantage.
The flat requires complete refurbishment throughout: fixtures, fittings and finishes are dated and the property will need a full renovation to reach contemporary standards. The boiler and radiator heating are in place and double glazing is fitted (installed before 2002), but buyers should budget for modernisation and potential upgrades to insulation and services. Service charge and ground rent are £1,730 and £75 respectively.
Practical benefits include chain‑free sale, secure entryphone access, an airing cupboard, separate WC, and direct access to communal gardens. Broadband speeds are average while mobile signal is excellent. The building dates from the late 1970s/early 1980s and has cavity walls with partial insulation (assumed).
Location is convenient for local amenities, bus routes and several well‑rated schools nearby, making the flat suitable for a first-time buyer looking to add value or an investor targeting refurbishment opportunities. Note: the local area records higher-than-average crime statistics; purchasers should consider this when planning security or insurance costs.
