Summary - Kennington Park Road, Oval, London, SE11 SE11 5TY
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Chain-free one-bedroom flat opposite Kennington Park, seconds from Oval station — scope to modernise..
- Opposite Kennington Park and seconds from Oval Underground Station
- Chain free sale for a faster transaction
- One double bedroom; 474 sq ft total internal area
- Lease c.89 years remaining; important for mortgages
- Service charge approx £2,040 pa; ground rent £10
- Kitchen and reception are dated and need modernisation
- Solid brick walls likely without cavity insulation
- Local area: high crime rate and higher deprivation levels
Set on the fourth floor directly opposite Kennington Park, this one-bedroom flat offers a compact, well-located home for a first-time buyer or investor seeking immediate occupancy. The airy reception room and separate kitchen give a traditional layout with scope to personalise; the property is sold chain free for a quicker move.
The apartment benefits from being seconds from Oval Underground Station and local amenities, with excellent mobile signal and fast broadband for working from home. The building dates from the 1930s–40s and has double glazing installed before 2002 and gas central heating via a boiler and radiators.
Practical points to note: the lease has 89 years remaining, the current service charge is approximately £2,040 per year and ground rent is £10. The kitchen and living room show dated finishes and will need modernization to reach contemporary standards; walls are solid brick with assumed no cavity insulation. The area scores high for crime and is classified as deprived, which may influence resale and rental demand.
This home works well for someone who values park-side living and transport convenience and is willing to invest modestly in updating. It’s particularly suited to a first-time buyer looking for an affordable entry into SE11 or an investor seeking a let with short-term uplift after refurbishment.
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