Heligan Place, Westcroft, MK4
South East
£175,000
Listed on 15/10/2026
Listed on 15/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
1Type
ApartmentArea
484 sqftFeatures
- Balcony
- Parking
Description
This one-bedroom top-floor flat in Westcroft has an open-plan kitchen and living area, a separate bedroom and bathroom, and a full-width balcony accessed through doors from the main room. The layout is practical, with the balcony providing substantial private outdoor space for an apartment. An allocated parking space is included, and the property is offered with no upper chain.
The flat is described as clean and well cared for, with scope to update the interiors. It may suit a buyer looking to modernise a manageable home or assess its potential as a rental property. Westcroft District Centre, local green spaces and Howe Park Wood are nearby, while Milton Keynes Central station is approximately 2.5 miles away.
The property is leasehold, with approximately 104 years remaining. The stated service charge is £134.56 per month, including buildings insurance, and ground rent is £12.50 per month. Buyers should confirm the lease terms, charges, inclusions and property details through their own legal enquiries.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £175,000, this flat is priced below the local average per square foot, giving buyers a relatively affordable way to acquire a clean, usable home with room for cosmetic improvement. The main value-add is a selective refresh of the dated but serviceable kitchen and bathroom, rather than a major renovation; the quoted works range is £5,500–£15,000. The standout feature is the broad, full-width balcony, complemented by the top-floor position, allocated parking and maintained communal grounds.
The overall score is a weaker 54/100: while the price and light project are appealing, the fundamentals and the modest margin against the current local average value temper the opportunity. The photos show no obvious major damage, though they do not establish the condition of services, balcony waterproofing or concealed building elements.
Key opportunities
- Acquire below the local average per square foot and selectively refresh the dated, intact kitchen and bathroom.
- Make the full-width paved balcony a more inviting extension of the open-plan living space.
- Benefit from the top-floor position, allocated parking and maintained communal grounds.
Key risks
- The condition of services, balcony waterproofing and concealed communal building elements is not established by the photos.
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