Affordable central London starter flat close to parks and transport links.
Chain-free one-bedroom apartment, 506 sq ft, ideal for first-time buyers
Leasehold with 125 years remaining
Average annual service charge £2,416
Gas central heating and double glazing throughout (install date unknown)
Rear garden access; useful outside space for an apartment
Solid-brick construction; walls assumed uninsulated (energy upgrades likely)
Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal for commuters/home workers
Area classified as deprived; crime levels average
Step onto the property ladder with this chain-free one-bedroom apartment on Anerley Road, a short journey from central London. The flat occupies 506 sq ft within a 1930s mid-terrace and offers gas central heating, double glazing throughout and access to a rear garden — essentials for comfortable city living.
The layout is straightforward: one bedroom, one bathroom and a living space that suits a first-time buyer or professional commuter. Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal support home working; nearby stations provide regular services into central London. Local amenities, cafés and Crystal Palace Park are all within easy reach.
Practical matters to note: the property is leasehold with 125 years remaining and an average annual service charge of £2,416. The building’s solid-brick walls are assumed uninsulated and the double glazing install date is unknown, so further insulation or energy upgrades could be beneficial. The immediate area scores as deprived and has average crime levels, which may affect future maintenance and resale considerations.
Overall this is a well-located, cost-accessible starter home with realistic scope for modest renovation and energy improvements. It will suit a buyer seeking an affordable London base with good transport links and local green space nearby.