Summary - DONNE HOUSE, 4 FLAT 12 SAMUEL CLOSE LONDON SE14 5RP
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact two-bedroom flat with good transport links and long lease, ideal for first-time buyers or investors..
First-floor two-bedroom flat, approx 528 sq ft
Purpose-built block with allocated parking and small communal garden
Long lease (approx 153 years) — leasehold tenure
Service charge approx £2,400 pa — factor into running costs
Electric room heaters (no central heating) — potentially high energy costs
Very slow broadband reported — affects home working/rental appeal
Above-average local crime and higher area deprivation metrics
Excellent transport links to central London (Overground and National Rail)
This first-floor two-bedroom flat in Donne House, Samuel Close offers a compact, practical London home or buy-to-let in a well-connected Peckham pocket. At about 528 sq ft the layout includes a living/dining room, separate kitchen and two double bedrooms — suitable for first-time buyers or investors seeking a straightforward, low-rise apartment.
The building is a purpose-built late-20th-century block with allocated parking, a small communal garden and a private courtyard outlook. Transport links are a genuine asset: Queen’s Road Peckham and Peckham Rye stations are within easy reach, providing fast Overground and National Rail services into central London. Local amenities, cafés and green spaces such as Peckham Rye Park and Telegraph Hill are nearby.
Buyers should note the material drawbacks: heating is by electric room heaters which can be costly to run, broadband speeds are reported as very slow, and the area records above-average crime and higher area deprivation metrics. The property is leasehold with around 153 years remaining and a service charge of approximately £2,400 per year — important for budgeting and rental-yield calculations.
Overall this flat suits a first-time buyer wanting central Peckham access on a modest budget, or an investor targeting steady rental demand. It presents a low-maintenance, well-located home with realistic improvement potential (upgrades to heating and internet will add value), but factor in running costs and local area challenges when viewing.
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