Summary - 23 Swingate Lane SE18 2DA
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Private garden and driveway near Plumstead Common, ideal for first-time buyers.
Own private rear garden, mainly paved
This ground-floor two-bedroom maisonette offers a rare mix of private outdoor space and off-street parking for the area. The flat benefits from a very long lease (899 years), a 15ft reception room and a modern shower room, making it a straightforward move-in or let option for first-time buyers and investors. The compact footprint (approximately 529 sq ft) keeps running costs low, and the council tax band is inexpensive.
Positioned just off Plumstead Common, the property gives easy access to local green space and strong transport links into Woolwich, Canary Wharf and Central London. The exterior appears in average condition and the interior shows evidence of recent refreshes, though further modernisation would unlock more value — particularly around heating and insulation.
Practical drawbacks are clear and factual: heating is electric with room heaters rather than gas central heating, cavity walls are assumed uninsulated, and the rear garden is mainly paved but described as neglected and in need of basic upkeep. These factors should be considered alongside the low maintenance plot and long lease when assessing cost and value.
Overall, this flat suits a buyer wanting an affordable London entry point close to transport and green space, or an investor seeking steady rental income with scope to improve energy efficiency and finish for uplift.
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