Summary - INWEN COURT FLAT 201 GRINSTEAD ROAD LONDON SE8 5BN
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact, ready-to-live apartment with a long lease and good connectivity for first-time buyers.
- Newly renovated two-bedroom apartment, ready to move in
- Compact 519 sq ft layout with two double bedrooms
- Long lease: approximately 157 years remaining
- Service charge £1,716 per year; ground rent £0
- Heating via electric storage heaters (higher running costs risk)
- Local area: above-average crime and classified as deprived
- Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband; close to transport
- Council Tax Band B (relatively cheap)
A recently refurbished two-bedroom apartment in a quiet 1980s residential development, suited to first-time buyers seeking a ready-to-move-in city base. The flat’s modern kitchen, laminate floors and fresh finishes make it habitable straight away, with two double bedrooms that maximise the apartment’s compact 519 sq ft layout.
Practical positives include a long lease (about 157 years remaining), no ground rent, an affordable Council Tax Band B, and a reasonable annual service charge of £1,716. Good mobile signal and fast broadband make this a convenient choice for home working and streaming, and nearby transport links provide straightforward access across London.
Be aware of a few material drawbacks: heating is by electric storage heaters, which can be more expensive than gas and may not suit all buyers; the local area has above-average crime figures and is classified as deprived, which some buyers will find relevant. The building dates from the late 1970s/early 1980s and the apartment is small, so buyers seeking large rooms or period features may prefer something different.
Overall, this is a compact, modern-feeling leasehold flat with a long lease and low upfront snagging, offering a practical entry point to the SE8 market for buyers prepared to trade space for convenience and new finishes.
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