Summary - 60 GABLES CLOSE LONDON SE12 0UE
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact commuter-flat with parking and long lease, ideal for first-time buyers.
Chain free two-bedroom flat with allocated off-street parking
Large reception/dining room; compact overall footprint (594 sq ft)
Very long lease remaining (954 years)
Annual service charge approximately £2,297 — factor into running costs
Electric storage heating and secondary glazing — potential higher energy costs
No private garden or balcony; small bedrooms compared with reception
Excellent transport links to central London from nearby stations
Suitable for refurbishment to increase rental yield or resale value
This chain-free two-bedroom apartment in Gables Close offers a practical and affordable entry into SE12. The flat’s standout feature is a large reception/dining room that brings flexible living and dining space to a compact 594 sq ft layout. Two double bedrooms and an allocated off-street parking space add everyday convenience for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors.
The property is functionally presented but would benefit from some updating — the kitchen and bathroom are compact and offer clear scope to improve rental yield or resale value with modest refurbishment. Heating is provided by electric storage heaters, and the windows are secondary glazed; both are serviceable but may increase running costs compared with modern gas systems. There is no private garden or balcony.
Practical details strengthen the purchase case: a very long lease (954 years remaining), clear access to Lee (Zone 3) and Grove Park (Zone 4) stations for fast central London commutes, and an affordable council tax band. Note the annual service charge of about £2,297 and average local crime statistics — important cost and location factors to weigh when budgeting.
Overall this is a sensible, low-risk option for a first-time buyer wanting immediate occupation and commuter convenience, or an investor looking for a straightforward let with potential to add value through targeted modernisation.
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