Summary - 129 FLAT 5 PERRY VALE LONDON SE23 2JB
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Bright, characterful home near parks and transport for family life.
First-floor two-bedroom apartment with high ceilings and original fireplace
Updated kitchen and modern bathroom with quality fixtures
Broad communal gardens; raised beds and shared shed for residents
Approximately 90 years remaining on the lease (leasehold)
Service charge about £2,500pa; ground rent c. £220pa
Solid brick walls likely have no cavity insulation; potential upgrade needed
Eight-minute walk to Forest Hill station; fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
Local crime above average; area deprivation may concern some buyers
Set within a handsome 1930s building, this first-floor two-bedroom apartment combines original Edwardian features with contemporary finishes. High ceilings, a restored fireplace and engineered oak parquet give the principal living room character; the kitchen and bathroom have been updated with quality materials.
Practical details are clear: the flat is leasehold with about 90 years remaining, an annual service charge around £2,500 and ground rent approximately £220. The building sits back from Perry Vale with access to broad communal gardens, lockable lower-ground storage and a communal bike rack.
Location is a strong selling point for families and professionals. It’s an eight-minute walk to Forest Hill station, close to Mayow Park and the Horniman Museum, and near several well-rated primary and secondary schools. Local independent shops, cafés and weekend markets add community convenience.
Buyers should note some area-wide and building facts: recorded local crime is above average, the neighbourhood scores as deprived in area indices, and external walls are solid brick with assumed limited insulation. These factors affect long-term running costs and potential refurbishment scope.
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