Summary - 55 RAVENSBOURNE ROAD LONDON SE6 4UT
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Chain-free fixer with parking and quick rail links ideal for cash buyers.
Chain-free ground-floor flat with versatile two-bed/one-reception layout
Approx 657 sq ft; Victorian period character and bay window feature
Off-street parking and private rear yard included
Requires full modernisation — worn floors and dated fixtures throughout
Short lease (37–38 years) — many lenders likely to refuse mortgages
Service charge and ground rent currently unknown — verify with solicitor
Good transport links to Central London and nearby parks and amenities
Council Tax Band C and fast broadband/mobile coverage in area
This ground-floor two-bedroom flat on Ravensbourne Road offers immediate possession and flexible living space in Catford’s established residential streets. The property is chain-free and includes off-street parking and a rear yard — practical assets for everyday London living. At about 657 sq ft the layout can work as two bedrooms with one reception or one bedroom with two receptions, depending on your needs.
The flat requires full modernisation throughout: worn floors, dated finishes and likely measures to heating and insulation. The building appears to be a period Victorian terrace with solid brick walls and double glazing (install date unknown), so there is scope to restore character while improving energy performance. Council Tax is Band C, and broadband and mobile coverage are good in the area.
A major practical constraint is the short lease — 37–38 years remaining — which is likely to prevent many high-street mortgage offers. Buyers should expect lenders to refuse mortgages on this lease length; purchasing cash or budgeting for an urgent lease extension (and associated legal/registration costs) will be necessary. Service charge and ground rent are not specified and should be verified.
Location strengths include quick rail links to central London from nearby Catford stations, local green space at Mountsfield Park, and a mix of amenities, shops and eateries on the high street. This flat suits a cash buyer, a renovator seeking a character property to upgrade, or an investor prepared to deal with lease-extension costs before refinancing.
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