Summary - Bishopsthorpe Road, Sydenham, SE26 SE26 4NY
3 bed 1 bath Apartment
Light-filled three-bedroom home with private outdoor space ideal for growing families.
Three double bedrooms across a private, spacious ground-floor layout
Circa 1,000 sq ft with high ceilings and period bay-window character
20' lounge opening directly onto a south-facing private garden
Private side entrance; sole use of garden — rare for an apartment
Leasehold with 125 years remaining; ground rent nil
Service charge £1,243.35pa plus £400pa sinking fund
Single bathroom for three bedrooms — potential bottleneck for families
Solid brick walls with no known insulation; may need improvement
This bright, three-double-bedroom ground-floor apartment offers circa 1,000 sq ft of period living with sole use of a generous south-facing garden — a rare find for families wanting outdoor space in Sydenham. The apartment sits within a Victorian mid-terrace on Bishopsthorpe Road, with a private side entrance and a 20' lounge that opens directly onto the garden, making indoor-outdoor days simple and practical.
The layout keeps bedrooms separate for privacy, suited to family life or shared living. The building benefits from double glazing (install date unknown) and mains gas heating via boiler and radiators. The property is leasehold with 125 years remaining and no ground rent; annual service charge runs at £1,243.35 with an additional sinking fund payment of £400.
Nearby transport is strong — Sydenham Overground and local bus links are within easy reach — and a cluster of well-rated primary and secondary schools sit close by. Local shops, cafes and leisure facilities on the High Street provide everyday convenience for commuting families.
Buyers should note some practical points: the home is in an older Victorian structure with solid brick walls (no known cavity insulation), so upgrading insulation could be necessary. There is a single bathroom for three double bedrooms, and the wider area shows higher levels of deprivation. These factors point to modest refurbishment potential rather than a fully turnkey move-in option.
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