Summary - Flat 1, Idahota House, 50 Sydenham Road CR0 2EF
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Smart two-bed near East and West Croydon transport and local amenities.
1930s mansion conversion with high ceilings and period character
Compact 474 sq ft two-bedroom layout, open-plan living/kitchen
Double glazing and gas central heating with modern boiler
121 years remaining on lease — long and mortgage-friendly
Off-street communal driveway, parking unallocated (first-come basis)
Service charge £500 (below average); ground rent £250 small
Local area: well connected but deprived with above-average crime
Small size better suited to first-time buyers, professionals, or investors
Set within a refined 1930s mansion conversion, this first-floor two-bedroom apartment combines period character with contemporary finishes across 474 sq ft. High ceilings, wide-plank flooring and a neutral palette create an airy feel, while an open-plan living/kitchen maximises the compact footprint for everyday living and entertaining.
The bathroom is fully tiled with a bath and overhead rainfall shower; the kitchen has integrated appliances and practical work surfaces. The property benefits from double glazing (post-2002), gas central heating with a modern boiler and a generous lease (121 years), making it straightforward for mortgage and future resale considerations.
Practical strengths include an off-street communal driveway (first-come, first-served spaces) and low service charge and modest ground rent. The location is the standout: a short walk to East and West Croydon transport hubs, fast trains to central London and Gatwick, Boxpark and a wide choice of cafés, shops and leisure options for a city-oriented lifestyle.
Be clear on limitations: the apartment is small and best suited to first-time buyers, young professionals or as a rental; the local area scores as deprived with above-average crime levels, which may affect buyer comfort or rental yield considerations. Parking is informal and unallocated, and communal outside areas are low-maintenance rather than private garden space. Overall this is a compact, well-connected flat offering modern convenience and period charm, with realistic expectations around size and local context.
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