Summary - CORK HOUSE, 20 FLAT 8 OLD BROMLEY ROAD BROMLEY BR1 4LX
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Affordable one-bedroom leasehold flat with parking and fast broadband — ideal first step or investor buy.
1. One double bedroom and separate reception room
2. Leasehold with c.81 years remaining
3. Service charge £300 (below average); ground rent £60
4. Off-street parking and communal lawned garden
5. Mains gas boiler with radiators; standard 1967–75 construction
6. Cavity walls assumed uninsulated — may need energy upgrades
7. Area classified as very deprived; crime above average
8. Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
This one-bedroom leasehold apartment in Cork House, Old Bromley Road, offers an affordable entry to Bromley with clear strengths for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors. The flat sits in a modernist mid-terrace block built in the late 1960s/early 1970s and provides essential comforts: a double bedroom, a separate reception and a compact kitchen with modern appliances. Broadband is fast and mobile signal is excellent, supporting home working and streaming.
Practical running costs are straightforward: a below-average service charge (£300) and a small ground rent (£60). Heating is by mains-gas boiler and radiators, and there is off-street parking plus access to a communal lawned garden. The block shows typical characteristics of its era (brick, flat roof) and the apartment’s fittings include 1980s-style kitchen cabinetry—clean and functional but not high-end.
Buyers should note material points honestly: the property is leasehold with about 81 years remaining; this may affect mortgage options and future resale value. The wider area has higher-than-average crime rates and is classified as very deprived, which may influence long-term yield and lifestyle considerations. The building’s cavity wall construction is assumed to lack insulation, so additional spending on energy upgrades could be required.
Overall this apartment suits a pragmatic first-time buyer or investor seeking an affordable foothold in BR1. It combines low running charges and good digital connectivity with straightforward accommodation and some clear renovation or energy-improvement potential. Viewings will help assess condition and suitability against lease and financing requirements.
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