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Lamplighters Close, Waltham Abbey

PROPERTY TYPE

Flat

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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Key features

  • Top-floor two bedroom apartment set within the highly regarded Abbey Fields development, offering privacy, light and a quiet position.
  • Impressive 179-year lease, providing excellent long-term security and making this a strong option for buyers, lenders and investors alike.
  • Chain-free sale, allowing for a smooth and straightforward purchase with no onward delays.
  • Bright and spacious lounge with direct access to a private balcony overlooking Epping Forest, ideal for relaxing or entertaining.
  • Modern fitted kitchen, well laid out and fully equipped for everyday cooking and hosting.
  • Two well-proportioned bedrooms, both offering comfortable space for rest, home working or guests.
  • Secure intercom entry system, adding peace of mind and convenience.
  • Two allocated parking spaces, a rare and valuable benefit for the development.
  • Excellent connectivity, with easy access to the M25, Waltham Abbey town centre, Sun Street’s shops and restaurants, plus Waltham Cross, Epping and Loughton stations for direct links into central Londo

Description

*GUIDE PRICE £270,000 - £280,000*

179 YEAR LEASE. Top-floor Abbey Fields apartment with forest-view balcony, sleek modern interiors, and two parking spaces—no chain, no fuss! Perfect for first-time buyers or investors ready to snap up a stylish, move-in-ready home near London.

Set on the top floor of the sought-after Abbey Fields development, this stylish two bedroom apartment on Lamplighters Close is an excellent find for first-time buyers and investors — and it’s offered chain-free for a smooth, no-fuss purchase.

The apartment is modern, bright and move-in ready, with contemporary décor throughout and a secure intercom entry system providing peace of mind. The spacious lounge opens onto a private balcony with uninterrupted views across Epping Forest — perfect for morning coffees, evening wind-downs and everything in between.

A well-appointed fitted kitchen makes everyday cooking easy, while both bedrooms are generously sized doubles. The smart three-piece bathroom completes the layout with clean, modern finishes.

A real standout feature is the impressive 179-year lease, offering exceptional long-term security and making this a particularly strong proposition for buyers and lenders alike. Add to this two allocated parking spaces and you have a home that’s as practical as it is appealing.

Perfectly positioned for convenience, the property enjoys easy access to the M25, Waltham Abbey town centre, the historic market square and Sun Street’s shops and restaurants, with Waltham Cross station and Epping & Loughton Underground stations all within easy reach for fast links into central London.

In short: top-floor living, forest views, modern interiors and an outstanding long lease — a combination that’s hard to beat.

THE SMALL PRINT:

Length of Lease: Approximately 179 year lease remaining
Annual Service Charge: £1600 including ground rent
Local authority - Epping Forest
Council Tax Band: C

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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: C
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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