Summary - Bonham Road, Brixton SW2 5HG
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Large two-bedroom top-floor flat with period charm, share of freehold and loft potential.
Share of freehold and offered chain free
Large reception with bay window and high ceilings
Separate fitted kitchen and generous principal bedroom
Top-floor conversion — potential loft extension (consents needed)
Solid brick walls; no added insulation (assumed)
Double glazing installed before 2002
Mains gas boiler and radiators; efficient heating present
Local area: high crime reported — impacts security/insurance
Set on a sought-after Brixton street, this top-floor period conversion offers a spacious 786 sq ft layout with classic Victorian character. The expansive reception room with high ceilings, bay window and a feature fireplace creates an impressive central living space, while a separate kitchen and two double bedrooms provide practical everyday living. Presented in good order, the flat is ready to occupy but offers clear scope to add value.
Key practical advantages include a share of freehold, no onward chain and excellent local transport links to Victoria Line and mainline stations. There is also potential to extend into the loft subject to the necessary consents, which will interest purchasers planning to increase floor area and capital value.
Buyers should note material, factual points: the building has solid brick walls with no added insulation (assumed), double glazing fitted before 2002, and mains gas heating via a boiler and radiators. Crime levels in the immediate area are reported as high, which may affect buyer choices and insurance premiums. The property is therefore best suited to buyers comfortable with urban living who value period features and future renovation potential rather than a completely turn-key, low-maintenance home.
This flat will appeal to first-time buyers and buy-to-let investors seeking a sizeable, characterful London property with scope to personalise and extend. With local amenities, schools and fast broadband nearby, it combines practical day-to-day convenience with clear routes for improvement and growth in value.
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