Summary - Croydon Road SE20 SE20 7YZ
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Light, long-lease one-bedroom with communal garden and excellent transport links.
South-easterly, light-filled reception with high ceilings and sash-style windows
Share of freehold with an exceptionally long 988-year lease
Communal rear garden; semi-detached building set back from the road
Service charge £900 pa (below-average) and council tax band B (cheap)
Heating via electric storage heaters—consider efficiency and running costs
High local crime and very deprived area — factor for safety and resale
Double glazing installed post-2002; fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
Close to Norwood Junction, Anerley and Birkbeck stations; good bus links
A bright, one-bedroom first-floor conversion offering well-presented, characterful accommodation and a long lease. The apartment benefits from generous ceiling heights, large sash-style windows with shutters, and a south-easterly aspect that floods the reception with light. The kitchen has good storage and a skylight; the bedroom sits quietly to the rear. Communal rear garden provides outside space.
Practical ownership features include a share of the freehold, an exceptionally long lease (988 years) and a below-average service charge of £900 per year. Double glazing was installed post-2002 and broadband and mobile signals are strong—useful for commuting or working from home. Transport links nearby include Norwood Junction, Anerley and Birkbeck stations and frequent bus routes into central London.
Buyers should note some material facts: the heating is via electric storage heaters, which may be less efficient than gas central heating, and the area registers high crime and very high deprivation scores—factors to weigh for safety and resale. EPC is C and council tax band B is relatively cheap. The building has a Victorian-style look, though records indicate later construction years; buyers should confirm construction details if important.
This apartment suits a first-time buyer or investor seeking a light, low‑maintenance London home with long lease security and convenient transport. It’s ready to move into with tasteful finishes but offers potential to personalise heating and decoration to preference.
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