Summary - Flat 1, 2, Merrow Street SE17 2NJ
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact city living with excellent transport links and ready-to-live interiors.
- First-floor one-bedroom flat, approx. 460 sq ft
- Large open-plan reception with good natural light
- Modern kitchen and sleek bathroom, move-in condition
- Double bedroom; useful utility/storage room included
- Leasehold with 109 years remaining; sold at auction
- Electric room heaters; no central heating installed
- Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated; secondary glazing
- High local crime rate and area classed as deprived
Set on the first floor, this stylish one-bedroom flat offers an open-plan reception and a modern kitchen within a compact 460 sq ft layout. The double bedroom and sleek bathroom provide comfortable, move-in-ready accommodation for a first-time buyer or buy-to-let investor seeking central London convenience.
Positioned just off Walworth Road and close to Elephant & Castle transport links, the flat benefits from excellent connectivity and a wide range of shops, cafés and amenities on the doorstep. Local schools include several rated Good and Outstanding, making the area practical for young families or professionals.
There are some practical drawbacks to note: the property uses electric room heaters, has secondary glazing and the building’s solid brick walls are assumed to be uninsulated. The flat will be sold at auction and is leasehold with 109 years remaining — buyers should factor auction terms and leasehold ownership into purchase plans. The neighbourhood records higher crime and is in a deprived area, which may influence resale or rental considerations.
Overall, this is a well-presented, compact city flat that offers immediate occupancy and excellent transport links, with clear scope for improving energy efficiency and long-term value through modest upgrades.
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