Summary - 156 BASEMENT FLAT RAMSDEN ROAD LONDON SW12 8RE
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Short walk to Balham and Clapham South stations, shops and commons.
Communal landscaped garden with direct access from reception room
Spacious reception with wooden floors and bi-fold doors to garden
Bedroom with bay window and generous proportions
Kitchen with built-in units and integrated NEFF appliances
Basement flat — lower natural light than upper-floor homes
EPC rated D; possible insulation and energy-efficiency upgrades needed
Long lease (~143 years) and modest ground rent (£225)
Built before 1900 on solid brick walls; insulation likely absent
Set within the popular Nightingale Triangle, this one-bedroom basement flat offers a comfortable starter home with generous living space and direct access to a communal garden. The reception room is large enough for dining and lounging, with wooden floors and bi-fold doors that open onto landscaped communal grounds — rare for a basement apartment and ideal for weekend relaxation.
The bedroom sits at the front of the property and features a bay window and generous proportions. The kitchen includes built-in units and integrated NEFF appliances, while the bathroom has a full-sized bath. A garden shed provides useful external storage and the flat benefits from mains gas central heating and double glazing (installation date unknown).
Practical details suit buyers who want a long lease and straightforward ownership: approximately 143 years remain, ground rent is modest (£225), and council tax is described as affordable. Transport and amenities are strong — Balham and Clapham South stations, shops, cafes and green spaces of Clapham Common and Wandsworth Common are all within easy walking distance.
Notable drawbacks are factual: this is a basement apartment (lower natural light than upper floors), the EPC rating is D, and the building’s solid brick walls likely lack cavity insulation, which could mean higher heating bills and future retrofit work. Crime is average for the area. These are manageable for many first-time buyers, but worth factoring into budgets and plans.
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