2 Bedroom Flat, Anerley Park, Blakewood Court Anerley Park, SE20

Offered with no onward chain is this beautifully presented two-bedroom flat in a really well-managed block, offered with a long lease (142 years), a great distribution of space, a position convenient for multiple transport links and Crystal Palace Park.

This super cute flat offers exceptional value, given the location, space and finish and if you still need to commute for work, you can get into both London Bridge & Victoria door-to-door in less than half an hour.

At the front of the flat is the living room, it’s a wonderfully presented room that has quality wooden floors (that run throughout the flat) and is double glazed. There’s plentiful space for a couple of sofas or a large L-shaped sofa if you want. Adjacent to the reception is the main bedroom. These rooms are fairly similar in size, so if you’d rather have the living room at the rear, there is the flexibility to switch it up. The current main bedroom has an immensely bright southeast aspect, making it particularly bright first thing in the morning.

The kitchen is organised in a galley configuration, but it isn’t by any means pokey, and has swathes of worktop space.  We love the aesthetic here, but it is also very functional, and it has a gas hob!! At the end of the kitchen is a door leading onto a fire escape which is shortly going to be removed and replaced with a large private balcony. This is happening to give more space at the rear of the development for a fire truck in the event of an emergency, and most flats have had theirs built, so it is easy to see what this will look like. It will add tangible value to the flat and this is a huge bonus to the incoming owner here. Note that there is a sinking fund in place for this work.

The second bedroom is another double room, ideal for guests or a study, as there is a degree of separation between the two bedrooms. The bathroom is also a lovely space; it has a full-size bath with a shower over it, terrazzo tiles on the floor, and the all-important window for ventilation!

Tenure-wise, we believe the flat has…

…a long lease of 142 years

…a service charge of £1500 per annum

…no ground rent

Location-wise, the flat is 230 m from the Park entrance (approx. 3 min walk, if that), with the nearest part of the park being the boating lake and Dinosaurs. This also puts the fabulous Brown & Green café on your doorstep, so working from home will be a joy, as will lazy weekends where you can enjoy being catered for. The coffee is fab, and the food is proper, too! The other massive benefit to being near this corner of the park, especially if you’re a foodie, is the food market, which operates every Sunday. There’s a diverse mix of street food on offer, as well as deli-style artisan stands. And, if you feel you’ve over indulged, there’s a 5k park run every Saturday morning at 9 am!

Penge West Station is 110 m away, or a 1 min walk according to Google Maps, this gives you ultra-easy access to the overground, putting Shoreditch High St, the East and Highbury & Islington within very easy reach. During peak hours, there are direct trains to London Bridge, giving you a door-to-door journey in about 25 minutes.

Penge East is also close by, at only 0.4 mi, which is an eight-minute walk. If timed correctly, you can leave the flat, be on a train and get into Victoria in 28 mins door to door!

Crystal Palace Station is 0.7 mi away, or a 16 min walk through the park and gives direct access to London Bridge as well as Victoria (via Forest Hill); having multiple station options within easy reach is a real asset of this location.

Sydenham High St is close by, as is Penge High St, where you can find gems such as the General Store, a quaint deli and supplies store. There’s Craft Metropolis for our local craft beer lovers and, of course, the Bridge House pub; this charming split-level gastro pub, is super welcoming and hosts comedy nights, quiz nights and has a lovely beer garden, the food there is lovely, too, and best of all it’s within staggering distance of the flat! Anerley Road is only 0.7 mi away, where you will find Café Chic, Bob Wines, and a few other incredible places you’ll love living next door to, such as the beloved Chatsworth Bakehouse, where locals queue for Tom & Sian’s insanely good sandwiches, focaccia, brownies & pizzas.

Slightly further up the hill, On the Triangle, you are spoilt for choice with restaurants, pubs, brilliant eateries, and even an Everyman Cinema. There are galleries, a yoga school, and a variety of coffee shops, from the indie artisanal variety to the bigger chains (café Nero, not the other one!), it’s worth mentioning that most shops in the Triangle are indies, and this is something we are all rightly proud of.

Crystal Palace has another food market in addition to the one in the park, which is on Haynes Lane, just off the Triangle and operates every Saturday, it offers the best from small sustainable farmers and local food producers; think of it as a local Borough Market but with a distinct Palace vibe!