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Guide price 125,000 - 135,000 Chain free with great views! Freshly decorated to a high standard!
A surprisingly spacious and exceptionally practical one-bedroom third-floor apartment, offering excellent storage, lift access and residents' parking, ideally positioned in Potter Street with convenient access to local amenities and the M11.
An excellent first-time purchase or buy-to-let opportunity, with a proposed rental income of approximately £1,000 per calendar month and a 97 year lease remaining.
Situated on the third floor of the well-established Brent Hall Towers development, this well-kept apartment offers considerably more space and practicality than you might initially expect from a one-bedroom home.
Access to the building is via a communal entrance, with the apartment conveniently serviced by a lift.
A particularly useful feature of the development is the public transport information display located within the ground-floor lobby, providing residents with live and convenient travel information before leaving the building.
Once inside the apartment, an entrance hall provides access to the accommodation as well as an impressive amount of storage.
This is one of the property's real strengths, with multiple storage cupboards throughout, including one particularly substantial cupboard capable of accommodating larger everyday items such as a pushchair or bicycle – a genuine advantage for apartment living.
The lounge/diner measures approximately 14'6" x 9'7" (4.4m x 2.9m) and provides a comfortable and versatile living space with a large window bringing plenty of natural light into the room.
The separate kitchen measures approximately 9'6" x 8'6" (2.9m x 2.6m) and is particularly well presented, fitted with a modern range of white units complemented by wood-effect work surfaces.
There is an integrated oven and hob with extractor above, space for appliances and a generous amount of cupboard and preparation space.
The double bedroom measures approximately 11'4" x 10'6" (3.5m x 3.2m), providing ample room for a double bed and additional bedroom furniture, while benefiting from further built-in storage.
The bathroom is generously proportioned and currently incorporates a level-access shower area, together with WC and wash hand basin.
Location Brent Hall Towers is situated within the established Potter Street area of Harlow, conveniently positioned for everyday amenities.
The local shopping parade is within walking distance and includes the ever-popular Dorrington's Bakery, alongside a range of other useful local shops and services.
A nearby public house is also within walking distance.
For commuters, the location provides convenient road access towards the M11, making the apartment a practical base for those travelling throughout Harlow and the surrounding area.
Additional Benefits Residents benefit from parking specifically serving the block, although spaces are not individually allocated.
Combined with lift access, excellent internal storage and the property's generous proportions, this makes Brent Hall Towers a particularly practical proposition.
The apartment could make an excellent first-time purchase, particularly for buyers prioritising space and affordability, while its storage and layout could also work particularly well for a small family seeking an alternative to the cost of purchasing a house.
For investment purchasers, we believe the property could achieve a proposed rental figure of approximately £1,000 per calendar month, subject to market conditions and the usual referencing requirements.
With its generous accommodation, excellent storage, lift access, residents' parking, 97 year lease remaining and convenient Potter Street location, early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the space and value this apartment has to offer.
Council tax Band B SC - 169.10 PCM
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