Prime Town-Centre Apartment — Ideal First-Time Buy or Investment
This well-maintained apartment, offered with no onward chain, sits in the highly desirable Water Gardens / commercial quarter of Harlow — an area already established as a quality location but now poised to benefit from ongoing £80 million+ town centre regeneration. With a current EICR certificate in place, it’s ready to move into or rent out immediately.
Key features include:
• A peppercorn / zero ground rent under the most expensive of the management company’s lease-extension options
• A long lease remaining (161 years)
• Parking permit availability for two vehicles
• Condition described as good throughout — not pristine, but immediately comfortable and habitable
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Location & Local Amenities
Water Gardens & Town Centre
• The apartment block is located in the Water Gardens area, which is the open-air shopping and commercial heart adjacent to the high street.
• The Water Gardens offers a strong retail mix: Next, H&M, TK Maxx, River Island, Pandora, Waterstones, Sports Direct, among others
• Dining, cafés and leisure options are also well represented — for example Costa, Five Guys, Pizza Express and many others.
Town Centre Regeneration
• Harlow is undergoing a significant town centre transformation, including redevelopment of the bus station, Terminus Street, Market Square, and Broad Walk.
• The new transport hub will include a modernised bus interchange, cycle hub, canopy-covered waiting areas, and enhanced pedestrian streetscape aimed at increasing footfall and making the centre more attractive.
• These improvements are likely to lift the appeal, prestige, and commercial vibrancy of the surrounding area over coming years.
Walkable Convenience & Transport
• You are within walking distance of the bus station, which offers routes to Epping (Central Line to London), Stansted, Heathrow, and local destinations.
• The nearby Harlow Town railway station is easily accessible on foot, facilitating commuting or linking into London and other regional destinations.
• The area is also well regarded among hospital staff—as both homeowners and tenants—making it a popular choice for those working at Princess Alexandra Hospital and the medical community in Harlow.
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Why This Works for Buyers & Investors
This property hits the sweet spot for many buyers:
• First-time buyers looking to move in or rent out immediately without major works
• Investors seeking a tenancy market with strong demand—especially from hospital and healthcare staff
• With the zero ground rent and long lease in place, concerns about escalating costs are largely mitigated
• Proximity to the key shopping and commercial hub, plus walking access to transport links, adds further strength to the rental / resale potential
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Kitchen
4.27m x 3.23m
Lounge
4.27m x 3.23m
Bathroom
2.24m x 1.75m
Bedroom
3.84m x 2.64m
Council Tax Band B
