Summary - 10 Hollingbourne Tower, Westwell Close, ORPINGTON BR5 4QU
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Affordable two-bedroom flat with gated parking and fast London links — some upgrades advised..
- Two double bedrooms on second floor with private balcony
- 18-minute fast train to London Bridge from Orpington station
- Secure gated parking and communal lift
- 110 years remaining on the lease
- Service charge approx £2,160 pa; ground rent £334 pa
- Electric storage heating; may need energy-efficiency upgrades
- Slow broadband and above-average local crime rates
- EPC band D; cavity walls likely uninsulated
A practical two-double-bedroom flat on the second floor, offering swift rail links to central London and private gated parking. The layout is traditional and well-proportioned for first-time buyers or landlords seeking a straightforward rental asset. Communal lift, entry phone and a private balcony add everyday convenience.
The building dates from the 1950s–60s and the property uses electric storage heating; double glazing is fitted but cavity walls are assumed uninsulated. The lease has 110 years remaining, with an annual ground rent of approximately £334 and a service charge around £2,160. EPC band D and council tax band C reflect average running costs.
Notable negatives are slow broadband speeds, above-average local crime and a very deprived wider area classification — factors likely to affect resale and rental demand. Maintenance or energy-efficiency improvements (wall insulation, heating upgrade) would be needed to lower bills and increase appeal. Close-to-good local schools and an 18-minute train to London Bridge are strong location positives.
This flat suits a pragmatic first-time buyer wanting an affordable entry into the market, or an investor after a central-Orpington rental. Expect some short-term expense for improvements but a clear, accessible commuting location and secure parking as enduring benefits.
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