Summary - 161c Latchmere Road SW11 2JZ
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Spacious Victorian flat near Clapham Junction ideal for first-time buyers.
Top-floor two-bedroom, two-bathroom flat with period features
Over 850 sq ft of living space with high ceilings and bay window
Share of Freehold; c.999-year underlying lease
Sold as shared ownership—25% ownership on sale
Service charge around £1,040 per year; council tax band C
Electric storage heating only; consider heating upgrade costs
Very slow broadband speeds may affect home-working
Area records above-average crime; factor security/insurance costs
Bright top-floor living in a handsome Victorian building, arranged over more than 850 sq ft. The flat offers two double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate kitchen, plus period details such as high ceilings, a bay window and ornate mouldings that give the principal rooms real character. Natural light is a strong feature throughout the upper-floor accommodation.
Practical strengths include a very long underlying lease (around 999 years) and Share of Freehold ownership. The service charge is modest at approximately £1,040 per year and council tax sits in an affordable band C. Transport and local amenities are excellent — Clapham Junction is nearby and Northcote Road, Clapham Common and Battersea Park are all walkable.
Notable drawbacks are honest and important: heating is by electric storage heaters, broadband speeds are very slow, and the building has solid brick walls likely without cavity insulation. The wider area records above-average crime, which buyers should factor into budgeting for security or insurance. The sale is a shared-ownership arrangement (sold with 25% ownership), so purchasers should be comfortable with that tenure.
This flat will suit first-time buyers and young professionals seeking period character near strong transport links, or investors looking for a well-located rental in SW11. It also offers straightforward potential for cosmetic updating — retain the original features while improving heating, insulation and connectivity to increase comfort and value.
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