Character-filled one-bedroom in a handsome Victorian block, long lease and practical layout.
Second-floor one-bedroom apartment, approx. 587 sq ft
A bright, well-proportioned one-bedroom apartment set on the second floor of a purpose-built Victorian mansion block. The reception room benefits from high ceilings, sash-style windows and a working fireplace, while the eat-in kitchen provides practical space for daily living. The apartment extends to about 587 sq ft, making it larger than many one-bed central London flats.
Practical details suit a first-time buyer: a long lease of 144 years remains, ground rent is effectively a peppercorn, and the service charge is £2,004 per annum. Heating is by mains gas boiler and radiators; double glazing is fitted though the installation date is not recorded. There is on-estate parking (permit required) and a small shared forecourt rather than a private garden.
The location is well connected — local buses and Denmark Hill and Oval stations are within easy reach — and Burgess Park and local amenities offer plenty of green space and convenience. The building’s period character and solid brick construction give traditional proportions and charm, attractive to buyers after character flats or rental investors.
Notable drawbacks are candidly set out: the property lies in an area classified as deprived, parking is by permit only, there is no lift, and private outdoor amenity is minimal. The building likely has solid walls with no modern cavity insulation, so buyers wanting higher thermal performance may wish to budget for improvements. Overall this is a roomy, characterful one-bedroom suitable for owner-occupation or as a rental investment, provided the urban location and communal arrangements suit you.