Summary - ABBOTS COURT FLAT 8 CLARET GARDENS LONDON SE25 6RR
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Chain-free one-bed near Norwood Junction — great location, lease needs attention.
Ground-floor one-bedroom flat, approx. 495 sq ft
Short walk to Norwood Junction station; excellent transport links
Chain-free sale; suited to first-time buyers or buy-to-let
Allocated off-street parking with CCTV; no private garden
Lease ~56 years remaining — lenders likely to refuse mortgages
Service charge £1,200pa; ground rent £70pa; Council Tax Band B
Interior basic and dated; kitchen/bathroom need modernisation
Area has very high deprivation; average local crime levels
This ground-floor one-bedroom flat in Claret Gardens offers an affordable, chain-free entry into South Norwood with excellent transport links via Norwood Junction. The compact 495 sq ft layout includes a separate reception room, fitted kitchen, bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a standard bathroom — a straightforward home for a first-time buyer or a buy-to-let investor seeking strong rental demand.
The building is mid-20th century with a gated communal entrance, allocated off-street parking with CCTV and communal refuse storage. Interior finishes are basic and dated in places (laminate/wood flooring, older kitchen and bathroom fittings), which keeps running costs low but also signals scope for cosmetic updating to add value.
Buyers must note the lease has approximately 56 years remaining. This is a material issue: many mortgage lenders refuse to lend on leases of this length, so prospective purchasers should check finance options or budget for a lease extension. Annual charges are service charge £1,200 and ground rent £70; council tax band B is reasonably low.
Overall, the flat suits a buyer seeking a low-maintenance, well-located property to live in or let out. It is best for purchasers able to proceed in cash or those who will arrange specialist lending or a lease extension. The property’s location, transport links and no onward chain are the main strengths; the short lease and basic condition are the principal drawbacks.
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