Summary - COAL BROOK MANSIONS FLAT 1 BEDFORD HILL LONDON SW12 9RJ
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Short-lease auction opportunity with superb transport links and local shops.
Lot 258 — to be sold at auction on 18/12/2025
Approximately 60 years remaining on the lease
Mortgage lenders likely to refuse due to short lease
One bedroom, reception room, kitchen and bathroom
0.1 miles to Balham rail and Underground (Northern Line)
Very high local crime — consider safety and insurance costs
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband
Close to Clapham Common, Tooting Bec Common and local shops
A compact one-bedroom in a Georgian block on Bedford Hill, offered as Lot 258 for auction on 18/12/2025. The flat sits 0.1 miles from Balham rail and Underground (Northern Line), with Clapham Common and Tooting Bec Common nearby — ideal for buyers who prioritise fast links and local amenities.
This is a leasehold property with approximately 60 years unexpired. That limited term is a material issue: many mortgage lenders will likely refuse to lend, so this is best suited to cash buyers, investors who can pay without mortgage, or a purchaser prepared to extend the lease at cost. The apartment includes a reception room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom within a period commercial/residential building offering characterful architecture.
Practical positives include excellent mobile signal and fast broadband, plus immediate access to shops, cafés and supermarkets around Balham. The sale at auction means a quick timetable for an experienced buyer, but do allow time for legal and survey checks. Note the local crime level is recorded as very high — take care when assessing safety, insurance and management arrangements.
Seen as a straightforward central Balham holding, the flat offers rental or short-term refurbishment potential for buyers able to manage the lease constraint and local risks. Interested parties should consult the full auction particulars, arrange viewings or virtual tours, and obtain independent legal and technical advice before bidding.
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