Summary - Flat 16, Spencer Court, Hartington Close BR6 7TP
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Ideal starter home or rental pick close to transport and local amenities.
Chain-free one-bedroom first-floor apartment, approx. 406 sq ft
Allocated off-street parking and communal gardens
Double glazing throughout; loft access and communal entry phone
Electric storage heating — likely higher running costs than gas
Kitchen and finishes dated; requires modernisation to add value
Leasehold: circa 94 years remaining; service charge ~£1,792 pa
Ground rent approximately £150 pa
Convenient location ~1.2 miles from Orpington station
This compact first-floor one-bedroom apartment offers a straightforward, chain-free purchase close to Orpington station — suited to a first-time buyer or buy-to-let investor seeking a well-located, low-maintenance home. The flat includes allocated off-street parking, communal gardens and double glazing, all in a small purpose-built development constructed in the early 1990s.
Accommodation is modest (approximately 406 sq ft) and practical: entrance hall with storage and hot water cylinder, a dual-aspect reception room, compact fitted kitchen, double bedroom with wardrobe and a three-piece bathroom. The layout is sensible for single occupancy or a couple and presents immediate rental potential thanks to local transport links and nearby amenities.
The apartment is tidy but dated in places — the kitchen and some finishes show 1980s–1990s styling and would benefit from modernisation to maximise appeal and value. Heating is via electric storage heaters; prospective buyers should note running costs may be higher than gas-heated alternatives.
Lease and running costs are important considerations: the property is leasehold with approximately 94 years remaining, a service charge around £1,792 per year and ground rent £150 per year. There is no flooding risk and connectivity is good (excellent mobile signal, average broadband).
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