Summary - Kelvin Grove, SE26 SE26 6BB
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact period flat with private garden and long lease, ideal for first-time buyers.
Two double bedrooms and bright, airy reception room
Private rear garden with direct access from the flat
Own front door — ground-floor convenience and privacy
Chain free with long share-of-freehold lease (146 years)
Modest total size (~600 sq ft) — compact living footprint
EPC D and likely uninsulated solid walls — potential higher energy costs
Area crime reported above average — consider security measures
Service charge £400 (below average); fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
A ground-floor two-bedroom flat in SE26 offering a rare combination of private garden and its own front door — attractive for first-time buyers or downsizers seeking outdoor space without stairs. Set within a period conversion, the layout of roughly 600 sq ft feels larger than the footprint suggests thanks to high ceilings and generously proportioned rooms. Chain-free sale and a long share-of-freehold lease (146 years) simplify purchase and future resale.
Practical positives include fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, mains gas heating with radiators, and double glazing installed after 2002. The property sits close to Sydenham transport links and a wide range of local shops, cafés and leisure options. Several well-rated primary and secondary schools are within easy reach, making the area suitable for small families or buyers planning to settle longer term.
Buyers should note material drawbacks: the flat is modest in total size (approximately 600 sq ft), the EPC is D indicating room to improve energy efficiency, and the building’s solid brick walls are assumed uninsulated which may increase heating costs. Crime levels in the immediate area are reported as above average — a factor to consider when viewing. Service charge is below average at £400, and council tax is described as affordable.
There’s straightforward scope for cosmetic improvement or modest energy upgrades to increase comfort and value: insulation, heating optimisation and targeted renovation. The private garden and own front entrance are strong differentiators for the price band, offering outside space and a sense of independence not always found with flats in this area.
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