Summary - 226 BENSHAM LANE THORNTON HEATH CR7 7EP
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Chain-free two-bed near transport and good schools, ready to personalise.
Chain-free freehold two-bedroom Victorian terrace walking distance to West Croydon Station.
Low-maintenance private garden, suitable for seating and minimal upkeep.
Compact overall size (approx. 505 sq ft) and very small plot; limited storage.
Modern fitted kitchen; other areas may need updating and redecoration.
Solid brick walls likely uninsulated; potential energy-efficiency improvements required.
Visible external pipework and older brickwork; maintenance likely needed.
Above-average local crime and area deprivation may affect resale/letting demand.
Fast broadband, excellent mobile signal and nearby highly rated schools.
This two-bedroom Victorian terrace on Bensham Lane is a compact, chain-free freehold ideal for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors seeking transport convenience. The house offers a modern fitted kitchen and a private, low-maintenance garden, all within walking distance of West Croydon Station and several well-regarded schools.
Rooms are modest in size and the property retains period character in its solid brick construction and traditional layout. The accommodation is bright with dual-aspect reception space, but overall floor area is small (circa 505 sq ft) and the plot is very limited, so storage and entertaining space are restricted.
There are some practical issues to note: external pipework and older brickwork are visible, the walls are assumed to be uninsulated solid brick, and the house would benefit from targeted modernisation elsewhere despite the updated kitchen. The local area has above-average crime and higher deprivation indicators, which may affect longer-term resale or letting yields.
On the positive side, running costs are helped by mains gas heating, double glazing, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. The freehold, no-onward-chain sale and close proximity to transport and schools make this a straightforward purchase for buyers prepared for a compact home with scope to improve and personalise.
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