Summary - 23 GROUND FLOOR FLAT MELFORT ROAD THORNTON HEATH CR7 7RS
2 bed 1 bath Character Property
Period ground-floor flat with private garden, close to Thornton Heath station..
- Chain free and share of freehold
- Direct access to private rear garden and patio
- Two double bedrooms, circa 666 sq ft
- Close to Thornton Heath station and local amenities
- Period features retained with contemporary kitchen and bath
- Exterior weathered; property needs some modernization
- Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated; potential retrofit costs
- Area deprivation and above-average local crime stats
A ground-floor period flat with direct private garden access, offered chain free and with a share of freehold — an attractive proposition for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors. The interior retains character features alongside contemporary touches: a spacious living room with a fireplace mural, two double bedrooms, and a modern-fitted kitchen that opens onto the garden. At about 666 sq ft, the property sits in a semi-detached early 20th-century building and feels larger than many typical two-bed flats.
Practical strengths include excellent mobile reception, fast broadband potential, mains gas central heating and double glazing (installation date unknown). The large rear garden and patio provide genuine outdoor living — rare for a ground-floor flat in this area. Thornton Heath station is within close proximity, providing straightforward rail links into central London, and local amenities and schools are nearby.
Buyers should note a few material considerations: the building exterior shows weathering and would benefit from modernization, and walls are solid brick with assumed no insulation, which may mean higher heating bills and future retrofit costs. The surrounding area scores as deprived with above-average local crime statistics; buyers sensitive to neighbourhood metrics should factor this into their decision.
Overall, this chain-free, share-of-freehold flat offers immediate move-in potential with scope to add value through targeted cosmetic and insulation improvements. It suits those who prioritise outdoor space and transport links but who are comfortable investing in some modernization to maximise long-term returns.
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