Summary - 8 Longacre Court, 21 Mayfield Road CR2 0BG
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Long-lease one-bed flat with parking and quick rail links — ideal first purchase or rental.
Long 982-year lease with Share of Freehold
Private off-street parking and communal gardens
Compact internal area (~399 sq ft) — small rooms
Recently redecorated; basic, functional finishes
Electric storage heating — potentially higher running costs
Below-average service charge (£960pa) and low ground rent (£80pa)
Minutes’ walk to Sanderstead station and local amenities
Cavity walls likely uninsulated; limited insulation upgrade space
This compact one-bedroom flat in Longacre Court offers a genuinely long lease (982 years) with Share of Freehold, private off-street parking and communal gardens — rare benefits for an entry-level Croydon purchase. The apartment has recently been redecorated and features UPVC double glazing and an entry-phone system. Positioned on a tree-lined road, it’s a short walk to Sanderstead railway station and local amenities, making it convenient for commuters or buy-to-let landlords.
Internally the layout is efficient but small: reception, separate kitchen, bedroom and bathroom within about 399 sq ft. The finishes are basic and functional with laminate flooring and fitted kitchen units; the property is ready to occupy but offers limited scope for large-scale living improvements. Electric storage heating and an all-electric mains supply are in place — simple but potentially costly to run compared with gas heating.
Practical running costs are straightforward: a below-average service charge (£960pa), modest ground rent (£80pa) and Croydon Council Tax Band B. There are no significant flood risks, broadband and mobile signal are strong, and the area is relatively affluent with good local schools nearby.
Important drawbacks to note: internal space is small, cavity walls are assumed uninsulated (typical for the build era), and electric heating can mean higher energy bills. Crime is described as average. This flat will suit a single buyer, first-time purchaser or an investor seeking a low-maintenance let rather than someone needing spacious accommodation or low-running-cost heating.
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