Summary - TEMPLE COURT FLAT 13 THORNCROFT STREET LONDON SW8 2BD
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Well-located SW8 flat with garden and parking, ideal for first-time buyers.
Spacious two-bedroom flat, approximately 701 sq ft
Lift access and communal garden for residents
Off-street parking available
Good broadband and excellent mobile signal
Built 1950–66; solid brick walls likely uninsulated
Double glazing installed before 2002 may need upgrading
Leasehold tenure; ground rent listed £10 (service charges/term unknown)
Area classified as deprived despite low local crime levels
This bright two-bedroom flat on Thorncroft Street offers a practical first-home or buy-to-let in SW8, set within a mid-20th-century block close to Nine Elms. The well-proportioned reception room with fireplace and large window creates an airy feel; the property totals about 701 sq ft and includes lift access, an attractive communal garden and off-street parking — useful extras in central London.
The apartment is gas‑heated via a boiler and radiators and benefits from fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, making it well suited to remote-working professionals. Local amenities and frequent transport links are within easy reach, and several highly rated primary and secondary schools are nearby, which supports longer-term resale appeal.
There are some material points to note: the property is leasehold (ground rent noted at £10, further service charges and lease length are unknown) and the building dates from the 1950s–60s. External walls are solid brick with no assumed insulation and the double glazing predates 2002, so buyers should budget for possible upgrade or improvement works. The surrounding area is classified as deprived, though reported crime levels are low.
Overall this apartment offers a sensible entry into central south-west London with clear potential to add value through targeted refurbishment. Buyers who value location and good transport connectivity will find this a practical, comfortable base; those seeking a fully modern, highly insulated turnkey home should factor improvement costs into their offer.
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