Summary - 48 FLAT 3 BIRKBECK ROAD BECKENHAM BR3 4SN
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Two-bedroom top-floor conversion with garden and long lease — ideal for first-time buyers or investors..
Top-floor Victorian conversion with high ceilings and period character
Share of freehold and 999-year lease — long-term security
Private rear garden plus shared off-street parking
Open-plan kitchen/reception with skylight and integrated appliances
Overall flat is small — limited internal space
EPC rating D; energy efficiency improvements may be needed
Combi boiler present but not tested — recommend inspection
Broadband speeds slow; not ideal for heavy home-working
Set on the top floor of a Victorian terrace, this two-bedroom conversion combines period character with a contemporary open-plan kitchen/reception and skylights that bring in natural light. The flat has high ceilings in principal rooms, double glazing and laminate flooring throughout, making it a low-maintenance choice for a first-time buyer or investor seeking immediate rental appeal.
Practical positives include a 999-year lease with a share of freehold, very low annual service charge and an allocated contribution to building insurance. Outside, there’s a private rear garden for low-maintenance outdoor space and shared off-street parking — useful in this residential neighbourhood. Excellent local transport links put Clock House and Kent House BR stations both around half a mile away, ideal for commuters.
Buyers should note the property is small in overall size and the kitchen has a lower sloped ceiling where the skylight is located. The EPC is rated D and broadband speeds are slow, which may matter for remote workers. The combi boiler is present but has not been tested for sale; prospective purchasers should arrange their own checks. Shared parking and a communal garden are practical but not private or large.
Overall this flat suits a first-time buyer or buy-to-let investor looking for a well-located, characterful home with long lease security and modest running costs. It offers immediate occupation with room for cosmetic updating and straightforward improvements to heating, energy efficiency or broadband if required.
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