Blackthorn House, 1 Blackthorn Avenue, Chigwell, IG7 4FW
Listed 7 Oct 2026 · Redbridge
How the price compares
Key features
- Top Floor (3rd Floor) with Loft Access
- Gated Allocated Parking
- Juliet Balcony with Stunning Parkland Views
- Long Lease
- Secure Video Entry Phone System
- Master Bedroom with En-suite
- Hainault Golf Club within close walking distance
- Hainault Forest Lake Close Walking Distance
- Open Plan Kitchen
- EPC rating - B
About this home
This beautifully presented two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located on the top (third) floor of a modern development built in 2017. Offering bright, well-maintained interiors throughout, the property is ideal for first-time buyers seeking a low-maintenance and stylish home. It benefits from a secure video entry phone system, gated fob-access parking, Juliet Balcony with great views and loft storage space, providing both security and practicality.
Inside, the apartment features a spacious open-plan living and kitchen area filled with natural light, complete with a modern fitted kitchen and a Juliette balcony that brings a lovely open feel to the room and also with fantastic views. Both bedrooms are generously sized, with the main bedroom enjoying its own en-suite shower room, while a sleek, contemporary family bathroom serves the rest of the home.
Located within easy reach of Chigwell and Abridge, the property is well-placed for a wide variety of restaurants, leisure activities and everyday amenities in surrounding areas such as Hainault, Collier Row, Romford, and Ilford. Tesco Metro is conveniently located just over a mile away, and the development itself—Oaklands Hamlet—enjoys excellent transport links into London and beyond.
Hainault Underground Station is just over two miles away and offers direct journeys to London Liverpool Street in around 30 minutes. Chadwell Heath mainline station, only 3.5 miles away, is set to benefit from faster travel times via the Crossrail line. There are also regular bus routes to Ilford, Buckhurst Hill and Abridge and road links to the A12, M11, and M25 make driving to central London or further afield straightforward. London City Airport is just 13 miles away, with Stansted, Gatwick and Heathrow all easily accessible. The area is also well served by a selection of reputable schools and colleges, making this a fantastic location for a range of buyers.
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Property details
- Property type
- Apartment
- Size
- 613 sq ft / 57 sq m
- Council tax band
- C
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 240 years left
- Ground rent
- £320 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
- Service charge
- £1,956 per year
- Parking
- Private
- Heating
- Gas central
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises)
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Hainault Station2.1 mi
- Grange Hill Station2.1 mi
- Fairlop Station2.4 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in IG7 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £622k · detached £1.35m · flat £330k · terraced £450k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Blackthorn Avenue Chigwell IG7 4FW | Terraced Leasehold | 22 Aug 2025 | £299,750 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in IG7
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by PinDrop Property, London on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 7 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 07/10/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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