1-bedroom flat · AL7 3QP
For saleListed 63 days
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About
Tenanted one-bedroom apartment for sale, perfectly located in the very heart of Welwyn Garden City, and within short walking distance from the mainline train station (30 mins to Kings Cross station).
The property is located on the second floor of the Celia House building, and as such offers desirable rental accommodation for either working professionals or young families.
KEY INVESTMENT FIGURES Guide Price: £208,000 Current Rent: £1,250 pcm Annual Income: £15,000 Gross Yield: 7.2% PROPERTY DETAILS Detail Property Type 1-bedroom apartment Tenure Leasehold EPC Rating C Current Rent £1,250 pcm (£15,000 p.a.) Guide Price £208,000 Gross Yield 7.2% PROPERTY DESCRIPTION 7 Celia House is a spacious and well-presented one-bedroom apartment for sale in the heart of Welwyn Garden City.
Being marketed with the current tenants in situ, this excellent buy-to-let investment opportunity currently generates a rental income of £1,250.00 per month.
Key to the appeal of the property is the close proximity to both central Welwyn Garden City and the mainline train station which offers quick and convenient access to central London within just 30 minutes.
A popular and established commuter town, this property and the local area benefit from strong rental demand from both working professionals and young families.
The property is just a short walk from the centre of Welwyn Garden City, where a wide array of shops, restaurants and supermarkets including Sainsburys and Waitrose are located.
LOCATION Welwyn Garden City offers a compelling case for property investment, anchored by its exceptional transport links.
Trains from the town reach London King’s Cross in around 25–30 minutes, giving tenants access to London salaries without London rents — a draw that has helped push local earnings to £45,145, over 10% above the East of England average.
House prices have grown 11.4% over the past five years, while rental yields in areas like AL7 reach around 4.5%, with strong two- and three-bedroom yields also found throughout the wider region.
INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS Currently tenanted at £1,250 pcm – immediate income, no void period Gross yield of 7.2% at the guide price 123 remaining on the lease Zero ground rent Short walking distance to the mainline train station (30 mins to Kings Cross Station) EPC rated C – above-average energy efficiency, keeping running costs manageable for tenants
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