1 bed flat for sale

Albany Road, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11

First Floor Studio Apartment - Central Falmouth - Chain Free

A practical first-floor studio offering open-plan living in the heart of Falmouth - a sensible purchase for a first-time buyer, an investor, or anyone seeking a compact and easily managed home. Gas central heating, double glazing throughout, the remainder of a 999-year lease, and offered with no onward chain and vacant possession.

Location
A central position within Falmouth, with the town's shops, cafés, restaurants and harbourside all within easy walking distance, along with everyday amenities, supermarkets, pubs and eateries. The University's Woodlane campus is only a short walk away.

Gyllyngvase Beach and its popular seafront café are a short stroll away, with Swanpool and Maenporth a little further along the coast. Falmouth Town, Falmouth Docks and Penmere stations link to Truro for mainline connections to Plymouth, Exeter and London Paddington.

An Investment Opportunity
Central studios of this type are consistently sought after in Falmouth, where a large student population, a year-round working community and a strong seasonal visitor trade sustain steady rental demand. The combination of a walkable town-centre position, proximity to the Woodlane campus, a long lease and low running costs makes this a low-barrier entry into the local market, with vacant possession allowing a buyer to let or occupy immediately.

About Falmouth
One of Cornwall's most popular coastal towns, set around the third-deepest natural harbour in the world. Falmouth combines a working port and thriving marine industry with a lively cultural scene, home to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall and a busy calendar of regattas and festivals. The surrounding coastline, the Helford River and the South West Coast Path are all readily accessible.

Approach
A wrought-iron gate set into a traditional stone wall opens onto the front communal garden. Steps with a metal handrail rise to a first-floor communal terrace, enclosed by galvanised railings and enjoying an elevated outlook, with a door to the apartment.

Entrance Vestibule
Useful coat-hanging space, opening into the living accommodation.

Living Room / Bedroom Area
A dual-aspect room with natural light from double-glazed windows to front and rear, loft access and two radiators. The sleeping area sits within a recess, separated by an arched opening to create a private sleeping zone, with fitted wall light.

Kitchen
Galley arrangement with light wood-effect wall and base units, pale work surfaces and a cream brick-effect tiled splashback. Black ceramic hob, stainless-steel sink with mixer tap and space for freestanding appliances including a washing machine. Wall-mounted Worcester gas boiler within an eye-level cupboard. Double-glazed window to the rear.

Shower Room
Tiled in grey, with a chrome-framed glass cubicle housing a mains-fed shower, low-level WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap, shaver light, chrome heated towel rail and extractor fan.

Outside
To the front is a gated communal garden, gravelled for ease of upkeep with established planting and enclosed by a traditional stone wall, together with a communal shed offering useful shared storage. To the rear is a communal drying area.

Parking
On-road parking is available nearby.

Tenure & Outgoings
Leasehold - 999 years from 12th April 2006. No ground rent and no maintenance or service charge. Building insurance currently £130 per annum. Council Tax Band A.

In Summary
A practical first-floor home in a central Falmouth position, offered with no onward chain and vacant possession, with notably low running costs.