Summary - Flat 10 Powell Court, Bramley Hill CR2 6LT
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free pad with parking and clear refurbishment upside near Croydon stations.
Allocated off-street parking space included
Top-floor flat with dormer-style windows and views
Requires renovation; signs of damp and dated interiors
Leasehold with 118 years remaining
Service charge approximately £1,525 per year
Ground rent £100 per year
Chain-free sale, quick completion possible
Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
This top-floor, one-bedroom flat in Powell Court offers a compact home with clear potential for improvement and value uplift. Set close to East and South Croydon stations, it suits a first-time buyer or investor looking for a chain-free purchase and straightforward refurbishment project. The apartment includes an allocated off-street parking space and well-kept communal grounds, bringing practical comfort to city living.
The accommodation requires updating throughout: the kitchen and bathroom are dated and parts of the interior show signs of damp and wear. Heating is electric underfloor, and the property is double-glazed though installation dates are unknown. Important costs to note: an annual service charge of £1,525 and a ground rent of £100. The lease has 118 years remaining and the tenure is leasehold.
Location benefits include fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, easy access to South Croydon’s shops and transport links, and several well-rated local schools. The building, constructed c.1976–82, sits in mature communal grounds with private parking; the garden area is slightly overgrown but offers scope for modest external improvement. For buyers willing to renovate, this flat provides scope to add value and create a comfortable city home.
Drawbacks are factual and material: the flat needs renovation, there are ongoing service charges, and the immediate area records higher-than-average deprivation. These facts reduce the price point but also create opportunity for someone prepared to invest time and money to modernise.
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