Ground-floor home with large terrace and fast rail links to central London.
25% shared ownership share price £162,500 (full value £650,000)
Spacious 108.3 m² / 1,165 ft² internal area with long terrace
Open-plan kitchen/living/dining, modern integrated appliances
Ground-floor position with large private terrace
Only one bathroom for three bedrooms
High annual service charge £6,528 (above average)
Very slow broadband speeds locally; mobile signal excellent
Immediate move-in; Kidbrooke Station and on-site shops nearby
An airy, new-build three-bedroom ground-floor apartment in Kidbrooke Village, offered as a 25% shared ownership share. The open-plan living/dining/kitchen opens onto a long terrace, giving unusually generous outdoor space for a ground-floor unit. At about 1,165 sq ft (108.3 m2) internal area, rooms are well proportioned for this type of development and suit a first-time buyer or small family wanting space close to central London.
The development scores highly for convenience: Kidbrooke Station (Zone 3) is on your doorstep with frequent trains to London Bridge and Waterloo East, plus on-site amenities including a supermarket, coffee shop, health services and landscaped communal grounds. The building is pet-friendly, has concierge services and a three-year Zipcar membership for residents, which helps offset transport costs.
Buyers should note this is leasehold shared ownership (25% share priced at £162,500 of a £650,000 value). A minimum household income is required and a deposit will be needed for the mortgage share. Service charges are above average (£6,528 pa) and broadband speeds in the area are reported very slow, which may matter for home workers. There is only one bathroom for three bedrooms. The property is ready to move into, with modern fittings throughout, but buyers should check full shared ownership terms and running costs before committing.
Overall, this is a practical route onto the property ladder for those prioritising space, transport and local facilities over full ownership. It offers immediate occupation, generous terrace space and good local schools, but factor in higher service charges, slow broadband and the constraints of shared ownership when deciding to view.