Summary - St James Close SW17 7RU
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Bright balcony flat with renovation potential near parks and stations.
Two double bedrooms, approx. 689 sq ft
Set just off St James Drive between Tooting Bec and Balham, this two-bedroom flat occupies close to 700 sq ft in a mid-century ex-local-authority block. The reception room is bright and opens onto a private east-facing balcony, and both bedrooms are genuine doubles — practical proportions for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors. On-site private parking and a large communal garden add useful outdoor space in an inner‑city setting.
The property requires full cosmetic updating throughout, offering clear scope to modernise and add value. Construction is solid brick with no known cavity insulation; the glazing is double but the install date is unknown. The layout includes a separate kitchen, bathroom plus a separate WC off a central hallway — straightforward to refurbish but expect renovation costs.
This is a leasehold flat with around 90 years remaining, a modest ground rent and an annual service charge (approx. £1,200). It is offered chain-free, close to Wandsworth Common and within easy reach of Tooting and Balham stations, making it a convenient commuter base with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal.
Important negatives: the flat needs modernisation and may require insulation or building‑fabric upgrades; lease length is moderate for buyers sensitive to remaining years; communal maintenance is covered by service charges. Overall, the home is best suited to buyers wanting a renovation project in a well-connected, characterful part of SW17.
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