Summary - Apple Yard, Cortland House Apple Yard, SE20 SE20 8FT
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Turnkey one-bedroom flat with long lease, balcony and parking near Crystal Palace Park.
Ground-floor one-bedroom flat with private southwest-facing balcony
Long lease circa 242 years — uncommon security for buyers
Secure gated off-street parking and communal bike store included
Large open-plan kitchen/living space; true double bedroom
Service charge c.£1,900 pa (expected to reduce after heating works)
Ground rent £372 pa; property is leasehold
Excellent transport links: multiple nearby stations to central London
Area classified as deprived; local crime level average
This modern one-bedroom ground-floor flat offers a turnkey home with a long lease (circa 242 years) and a private southwest-facing balcony ideal for relaxing or small-scale container planting. The open-plan kitchen/living room gives flexible space for dining and lounging, while the bedroom is a true double — a useful rarity in newer builds.
Practical benefits include a secure gated off-street parking space, a communal bike store, double glazing and fast broadband/mobile signal. The development recently completed a heating system renewal; the service charge last year was c.£1,900 but is expected to reduce now the work is finished. Ground rent is £372 per annum. EPC rating C.
Location is a key draw: multiple stations (Anerley, Penge West, Crystal Palace and Penge East) are within easy reach, giving regular links to London Bridge and Victoria. Crystal Palace Park, the Triangle’s eateries, independent shops and weekend food markets are all walkable, making this a convenient spot for everyday life and weekend leisure.
Notable drawbacks are factual and important for buyers to consider: the property is leasehold (service charge and ground rent apply), the area is in a more deprived band with average local crime levels, and the listed service charges and ground rent will be ongoing costs. The flat is well presented but buyers wanting a freehold or a rural, low-density area should look elsewhere.
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