Summary - 38 ELLIOTT ROAD THORNTON HEATH CR7 7QA
3 bed 1 bath Flat
Spacious character home with garden, ideal for hands-on buyers and first-timers.
Share of freehold but leasehold with ~65 years remaining; lenders may refuse
Three well-sized bedrooms across three levels; flexible family layout
Private garden with shed — rare outside space for a flat
Victorian period features and tall ceilings retain strong character
1970s kitchen and some solid-brick walls likely need insulation/modernising
Medium flood risk and above-average local crime; area classed as deprived
Excellent transport links: Thornton Heath plus nearby stations to Central London
No onward chain — straightforward move subject to checks
Tucked into a quiet street in Thornton Heath, this three-bedroom flat offers generous room sizes across three levels and a private garden — rare for homes in this area. The property retains period character, including bay windows and tall ceilings, and benefits from excellent transport links with Thornton Heath and nearby stations providing direct routes into Central London. Being offered with no onward chain and a share of freehold makes it straightforward to move into once practical checks are completed.
The interior needs updating in places: the kitchen is dated (1970s cabinetry and vinyl flooring) and the property likely lacks wall insulation. These are practical renovation opportunities that will add value and improve comfort. The layout is flexible, with a living/dining space on the first floor and three well-sized bedrooms across levels — useful for families, home-workers, or rental tenants.
Buyers must note material cautions: the lease has around 65 years remaining, which may restrict mortgage options or require a lease extension before or after purchase; lenders could refuse to lend. The area records above-average crime and medium flood risk, and the wider neighbourhood scores as deprived — all factors buyers should verify and factor into offers. Services and measurements have not been independently checked and a survey is strongly recommended.
For those prepared to modernise and address the lease, this property represents a cost-conscious route into a well-connected South London location with strong rental and family appeal. The private garden and period features are genuine strengths for buyers seeking character plus outside space in an urban setting.
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