Period one-bed with rare 54 ft private rear garden, short walk to station.
Ground-floor period flat with high ceilings and bay window
A charming ground-floor period garden flat set on a popular Shortlands street, this one-bedroom offers bright living space and an unusually long private rear garden of approx. 54 ft — a rare outdoor asset for a flat. The bay-fronted lounge, high ceilings and sash-style windows retain character while creating a welcoming, airy interior.
The layout is efficient and suited to a single occupant or couple. The property includes a separate fitted kitchen and a bathroom with a shower-over-bath. Tenure is leasehold with a long remaining term (178 years) and the flat measures about 469 sqft, so rooms are modest but practical.
Practical considerations: the building is traditional solid-brick construction with assumed lack of wall insulation, double glazing of unknown age, and an average broadband connection. There is a medium flooding risk in the area — buyers should verify local flood maps and insurance costs. Council Tax Band B applies.
Location is a strong selling point: short walk to Shortlands mainline station, local shops and several well-regarded schools nearby, plus green spaces including Beckenham Place Park. This flat suits first-time buyers or downsizers who value outdoor space, period character and easy commuter links, and who are comfortable with modest internal space and some potential improvement work.