Summary - 21 FLAT 2 CHESTNUT GROVE LONDON SE20 8PQ
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact, well-connected apartment ideal for first-time buyers or investors.
Sizeable double bedroom with built-in space potential
Modern fitted open-plan kitchen and generous reception room
Large communal garden and nearby open green spaces
Excellent public transport connections (Crystal Palace, Penge West)
Small overall size ~422 sq ft; compact living footprint
Leasehold: service charge ~£1,300 pa and ground rent £600 pa
Slow broadband speeds; may limit home-working quality
Local recorded crime rate above average — consider location risk
A modern one-bedroom flat on Chestnut Grove offers a compact, well-presented living space ideal for first-time buyers or investors. The open-plan kitchen and generous reception room create a flexible social area, and the sizeable double bedroom provides comfortable sleeping space. The apartment sits within a development built c.1996–2002 and benefits from double glazing and gas central heating.
Practical positives include a large communal garden, nearby green spaces, and excellent public transport links to Crystal Palace and Penge West. Local amenities are broad — shops, healthcare, pubs and childcare are all close by. Several well-rated primary and secondary schools are within reach, including outstanding-rated secondaries, which supports resale appeal to families.
Buyers should note material costs: the property is leasehold with an average service charge of £1,300 and a relatively high ground rent of £600 per year. The flat is small (c.422 sq ft), broadband speeds are slow, and local recorded crime is above average. These factors affect running costs, rental yield potential and suitability for some buyers.
Overall this is a practical, modern apartment in a well-connected part of Penge that will suit those prioritising transport links, outdoor communal space and a low-maintenance, move-in-ready home — provided they accept the leasehold costs and compact size.
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