Summary - 71 CORNFORD GROVE LONDON SW12 9JE
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Well-positioned one-bedroom flat near Balham — ready to occupy or update for added value.
Close walk to Balham Overground and Underground
495 sq ft — one bedroom, one reception, one bathroom
Leasehold with 93 years remaining
Service charge approximately £1,320 per year
No private garden or outside access
Kitchen has dated appliances; cosmetic updating likely
Double glazing installed post‑2002; mains gas central heating
Average broadband speeds and local crime levels
Quiet first‑floor one-bedroom flat in SW12, offering 495 sq ft of well-lit living space ideal for a first-time buyer or buy-to-let investor. The reception room benefits from a large double-glazed window and laminate flooring, while the bedroom provides good storage. The building dates from 1976–82 and has double glazing fitted after 2002.
Practical running costs are straightforward: mains gas boiler with radiators, council tax in Wandsworth zone B described as cheap, and an average annual service charge of £1,320. The lease has 93 years remaining and the property sits on a semi‑detached, purpose-built block on a quiet tree-lined street a short walk from Balham Overground and Underground.
The kitchen is functional with built-in cupboards and dated appliances — suitable for immediate occupancy but with clear scope for cosmetic updating to add value. There is no private garden or direct outdoor access, and broadband speeds are average. Crime and area deprivation levels are average, while mobile signal is excellent.
Nearby schools range from good to outstanding, and local amenities include shops, leisure and healthcare facilities. This flat suits someone seeking a compact, well-located London home to personalise, or an investor looking for steady rental demand in a cosmopolitan inner‑city location.
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