Ground-floor one-bed with private garden and parking — ideal first-time buyers or buy-to-let..
- Ground-floor conversion with direct access to private garden
- Off-street parking included for convenience
- Compact 424 sq ft — suited to single or couple
- 98 years remaining on lease (leasehold)
- Dated kitchen appliances and interior finishes
- Double glazing installed before 2002, limited insulation
- Fast broadband, excellent mobile signal, good transport links
- Area shows deprivation indicators; average local crime
A compact ground-floor conversion with direct access to a private garden and off-street parking, this one-bedroom flat offers practical urban living close to transport links. At about 424 sq ft, the layout is efficient and suits a single occupant, couple or a buy-to-let investor seeking straightforward rental potential in an established inner-city area.
The building dates from the early 20th century and retains period character externally, with high ceilings in parts and a traditional bay aspect on the house above. Internally the apartment is functional but presents clear opportunities to modernise: the kitchen appliances and some finishes are dated, the glazing was installed before 2002, and the property is likely to benefit from improved insulation and cosmetic updating to maximise value.
Practical positives include a long lease (98 years remaining), mains gas central heating, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband speeds — useful for commuters and home workers. Nearby schools have generally good Ofsted ratings and local shops, cafes and parks are within easy reach, making the location convenient for everyday needs.
Material considerations: the flat sits in an area with higher deprivation indicators and average crime rates, and the building’s solid-brick walls are assumed uninsulated, so buyers should budget for potential energy-efficiency works. Leasehold tenure requires typical ongoing service or ground rent obligations. This property will suit a buyer wanting an affordable entry into SE6 who is prepared to invest modestly to refresh the interior or hold as a rental asset.