Summary - Room 4, 7 Terrapin Road, Balham SW17 8QN
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Characterful two-bedroom first-floor conversion ideal for first-time buyers and investors.
- Two double bedrooms and generous reception room
- First-floor Victorian conversion with period character
- Share of freehold ownership
- Energy rating C; community mains gas heating
- Very small fitted kitchen; limited scope without reconfiguration
- Total internal area approx. 604 sq ft — relatively compact
- Very slow broadband speeds; excellent mobile signal
- No flooding risk; average local crime and area deprivation
A well-presented two-bedroom first-floor Victorian conversion in the heart of Balham’s Heaver Estate, offered with a share of the freehold. The principal bedroom and generous reception room give a comfortable, light-filled feel; neutral décor means the flat is ready to move into. Energy rating C and community gas heating help keep running costs reasonable.
The compact fitted kitchen and single bathroom are functional but tight — upgrading or reconfiguring the kitchen is the clearest way to add value. Broadband speeds are reported as very slow, which may matter for home workers; mobile signal is excellent. The flat is small overall (approximately 604 sq ft) so storage and furniture planning are important.
Location is a major asset: Balham Mainline and Underground, shops, restaurants and Tooting Common are all within easy reach. The property suits first-time buyers seeking an accessible, characterful home with scope to modernise, and investors looking for a centrally located two-bed with straightforward tenant appeal.
Tenure is share of freehold. The building is a period conversion (c.1900–1929) with original external detailing; the internal condition is described as good but buyers should confirm council tax banding, communal maintenance arrangements, and check any communal heating/service charges before committing.
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