Summary - 17 PRIORY WHARF BIRKENHEAD CH41 5LB
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Affordable, low-maintenance home with parking and waterfront position.
Chain-free ground floor flat with private rear patio and allocated parking space
Compact 496 sq ft; two bedrooms, large reception and generous wetroom
Long lease remaining (964 years) — low immediate leasehold risk
Electric room heaters only — possible higher running costs than gas
Double glazing present; installation date unknown, consider replacement costs
Located on waterfront; modern 1991–95 purpose-built development
Area recorded as high crime and very deprived — factor into choices
Suitable for buy-to-let or downsizers; small overall living space
This ground-floor, two-bedroom flat at Priory Wharf offers a straightforward, low-cost home or buy-to-let close to Birkenhead’s waterfront. At around 496 sq ft it’s compact and easy to maintain, with a private rear patio and an allocated parking space directly outside the flat for convenience.
The interior is move-in ready with a large reception room, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and a generous wetroom. The property is chain-free and sits on a long lease (964 years), reducing immediate leasehold concerns and simplifying purchase for first-time buyers or downsizers.
Be aware of local context: the area records higher crime rates and significant deprivation, and heating is by electric room heaters rather than central gas, which could mean higher running costs. The flat is modern-built (early 1990s) with double glazing (install date unknown) but buyers should budget for any upgrades or service checks.
For investors, the flat’s size, waterfront location and lack of chain make it straightforward to let; for a homeowner seeking an affordable, low-stairs property with parking, it’s a practical choice. Full service checks and a survey are recommended to confirm appliances, electrics and heating performance.
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