Summary - 12 FLAT 2 CHURCH RISE LONDON SE23 2UD
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Character one‑bedroom with garden access near Forest Hill station.
Private side entrance for direct access and privacy
Large reception room with high ceilings and bay window
South-west-facing communal garden, well maintained
Short walk to Forest Hill Station (Overground and National Rail)
Leasehold — confirm lease length and service charge liabilities
Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated — potential retrofit needed
Good broadband and mains gas central heating (boiler and radiators)
Area socioeconomically deprived — affects long-term outlook
A bright ground-floor one-bedroom flat set within a handsome period conversion on leafy Church Rise, Forest Hill. The flat benefits from a private side entrance, high ceilings and a large reception room that makes good use of the 619 sq ft footprint. Natural light is strong from the bay window and the accommodation flows neatly to a well-maintained south-west-facing communal garden — a calm outdoor space for relaxation or guests.
Practical strengths include excellent transport links a short walk from Forest Hill Station, fast broadband and mains gas central heating with a boiler and radiators. The building’s period features and solid brick construction give character and good rental appeal for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors seeking steady demand in an inner-city cosmopolitan area.
Notable points to check before buying: the property is leasehold, so potential purchasers should confirm lease length, service charges and any communal maintenance obligations. The building’s original solid-brick walls are assumed to lack built-in insulation, which may affect running costs and future retrofit work. The surrounding area rates as relatively deprived overall, which can influence long-term value trends and lettings.
Overall this flat offers a compact, characterful home with strong transport links and a private entrance, suited to a single occupant, couple or investor prepared to confirm lease and service details and consider modest energy-efficiency upgrades.
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