Summary - FLAT 87, ORCHARD COURT, 35, BELL GREEN SE26 4EN
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Affordable entry into a modern home with excellent transport links for commuters.
- 693 sq ft two-bedroom, open-plan third-floor apartment
- Long lease: 119 years remaining
- Shared ownership; rent payable on unsold share (example rent noted)
- Service charge about £2,000 per year
- Private gated parking and communal gardens
- Built post-2012 with double glazing and modern finishes
- Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband speeds
- Area listed as very deprived with a high local crime rate
A modern two-bedroom third-floor apartment offering 693 sq ft of open-plan living in Orchard Court. Built after 2012, the flat benefits from double glazing, contemporary finishes and private gated parking, plus attractive communal gardens. The layout suits a first-time buyer seeking manageable upkeep and commuter convenience.
This is a shared-ownership sale with a long lease (119 years). The minimum share example previously quoted was around 45% with a monthly rent element; the current stated price reflects the available share. Service charge runs at approximately £2,000 per year and there may be additional legal fees for shared-ownership conveyancing.
Location strengths include fast broadband, excellent mobile signal and proximity to Sydenham Mainline/Overground and Lower Sydenham stations for easy commutes. Local amenities include shops, cafes and several well-regarded schools nearby. Pets are allowed with prior approval under the scheme.
Be clear on local drawbacks: the area is described as very deprived with a high local crime rate, which may affect resale and personal security perceptions. The property is part of a community heating and mains gas scheme, so heating costs and arrangements are communal rather than individually metered.
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