Summary - 60, Godwin Court SN1 4BB
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact central flat with parking and clear rental potential.
Allocated off-street parking space included
Located in Swindon Old Town, close to shops and eateries
61.2 sqm (659 sqft) of practical living space
Leasehold with 76 years remaining — lenders may refuse
Electric storage heaters; potentially higher running costs
Very high local crime rate — consider security and insurance
EPC rating C; modern build (2003–2006) with double glazing
Affordable council tax; ground rent £100 per year
Set in Swindon’s Old Town, this two-bedroom first-floor apartment offers practical central living and reliable rental appeal. The 61.2 sqm (659 sqft) layout includes an open-plan living/dining area, two modest bedrooms, and a compact bathroom — a straightforward home for a small family, professional sharers or a buy-to-let investor.
Key positives include an allocated off-street parking space, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, plus an EPC rating of C. The building is modern (constructed 2003–2006) and benefits from double glazing and cavity wall insulation (assumed), keeping running costs sensible alongside an affordable council tax band.
Important drawbacks are factual and material: the property is leasehold with only 76 years remaining. Many mortgage lenders are likely to refuse lending against this lease length, so buyers should be prepared to fund purchase with cash or arrange specialist lending. The property uses electric storage heaters (higher running costs compared with gas) and sits in a very high crime area — both factors to consider for owner-occupiers and tenants.
Overall this apartment is best suited to cash buyers or investors aware of the lease constraint, and to buyers who prioritise location and convenience over large internal space. It offers immediate let-ready potential or a practical first step onto the property ladder for those able to resolve lease and funding matters.
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