2 bed flat for sale

Welbeck Street South, Ashton-Under-Lyne OL7

An inviting first-floor apartment boasting two generous double bedrooms and panoramic views over the Portland Basin canal. Imagine waking up with a coffee in hand, watching canal boats drift by and wildlife unfold right outside your window. This well-maintained, move-in-ready home comes with no vendor chain, making it an ideal purchase for buyers seeking a straightforward, hassle-free move.

This property is perfect for commuters: The M60 motorway is just a 5-minute drive away, and Ashton Town Centre’s train, bus, and tram stations are all within a 10-minute stroll. Ashton Snipe and Retail Park are conveniently close, with a range of local amenities, trendy bars, and restaurants within walking distance. Step outside your front door and you’re straight onto the canal for leisure walks or scenic bike rides.

Accessibility is simple with intercom security entry to the first floor. Inside, the apartment is well presented, spacious, and features an efficient electric central heating system. There are storage cupboards in the hallway and a generous open-plan kitchen-diner lounge with a Juliet balcony overlooking the canal. An added bonus is a dedicated parking space, with visitor parking available. Ground rent and service charges are a modest combined monthly cost of £151.19, making this home very affordable to maintain.

Key features:
Two double bedrooms
Panoramic canal views with Juliet balcony
Open-plan kitchen-diner lounge
Intercom security entry on the first floor
Electric central heating
Storage cupboards in the hallway
Parking space + visitor parking
Ground rent and service charge: £151.19 per month (one-off combined figure)
No vendor chain; move-in ready and well maintained
Excellent commuter links: 5 minutes to M60; 10 minutes to Ashton Town Centre stations
Close to Ashton Snipe, Retail Park, amenities, bars, and restaurants
Direct canal access for leisure walks and cycling

General Information

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Property Ownership Information

Tenure

Leasehold

Council Tax Band

B

Annual Ground Rent

No ground rent

Ground Rent Review Period

No review period

Annual Service Charge

£1,814.28

Service Charge Review Period

No review period

Lease End Date

01/11/2154

Property Description Disclaimer

This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft". Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

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