Summary - Hotspur Street, Kennington SE11 6BX
2 bed 2 bath Flat
Chain-free modern apartment with private garden and long lease — ideal first purchase.
Two double bedrooms and two bathrooms, suitable for sharers or small families
Open-plan reception with direct private garden access for outdoor living
Third-floor, modern build (2007–2011) with double glazing and good natural light
Approx. 729 sq ft internal area; generous room proportions for London flat
Long lease (138 years) and chain-free sale for straightforward purchase
Service charge £6,410pa — above average; factor into affordability
Annual ground rent £595 — relatively high ongoing cost to note
Council Tax Band E; area classified as deprived despite strong local amenities
A bright two-bedroom third-floor apartment in central Kennington, offered chain-free with a long lease (138 years). The open-plan reception and separate kitchen open directly to a private garden, creating versatile living and entertaining space for first-time buyers. Two double bedrooms and two bathrooms suit sharers or a small family.
The building is a modern mid-rise development (circa 2007–2011) with double glazing and communal gas heating. Internal proportions are generous for a city flat (approx. 729 sq ft), giving good scope to personalise the kitchen and bathrooms to your taste. Excellent local transport links and close proximity to Kennington Park add everyday convenience.
Buyers should note the ongoing costs: an above-average service charge of £6,410 per year, an annual ground rent of £595 and council tax in band E. The property sits in a deprived area classification despite a strong community and many local amenities. These factors affect running costs and potential rental yields and should be weighed alongside purchase price.
Overall this flat represents an accessible entry to central London living: low flood risk, a healthy long lease, private outside space and no onward chain. It will suit a first-time buyer or investor ready to make modest modernisation works to kitchen and bathrooms to maximise value.
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