Property, Chestnut Grove, London, SE20

A well-presented two-bedroom ground-floor apartment set within a modern development on Chestnut Grove, SE20. With off-street parking and in a convenient location for Penge High St, Anerley Station, and Crystal Palace Park, this is a practical, turn-key home in a location that consistently proves popular with first-time buyers.

Internally, the flat measures just over 670 sq ft and feels balanced and easy to live in. The standout feature here is the open-plan kitchen/reception space. It’s a genuinely generous room, with multiple south-facing windows drawing in natural light and giving the living area a calm, settled feel. There’s ample space to properly zone it — a defined dining area alongside a comfortable seating setup — without either encroaching on the other.

The kitchen sits neatly to one side in a horseshoe layout that keeps everything within reach. Gloss cabinetry, tiled splashbacks, good worktop runs and the all-important gas hob make it functional as well as smart. There’s plenty of storage, an integrated oven, space for appliances and enough surface area for those who actually cook rather than just reheat. It connects naturally to the living space, making it easy to host without feeling cut off.

Both bedrooms are well-proportioned. The principal bedroom is a solid double with integrated wardrobes, and the second bedroom works well as a guest room, nursery or home office. It’s a legit double — particularly relevant for buyers still blending work and home life. From here, you look out towards the communal garden, adding a bit of greenery to the outlook.

The bathroom is modern and neatly finished, with a full-size bath and rain shower overhead. The tiling is clean and contemporary, and there’s built-in storage within the vanity unit to keep things tidy.

Externally, residents have access to a small communal garden space, ideal for drying laundry or the odd BBQ. The flat is very close to Crystal Palace Park for those wanting a larger outdoor space, and the development itself feels tucked away and residential rather than transient. It’s the kind of setting that offers London convenience without being noisy.

Tenure-wise, the flat benefits from a long lease of approximately 100 years remaining. The service charge is £365 per quarter, and the ground rent is £350 PA. Having a set service charge gives comfort in knowing the building is well-maintained, and everything is budgeted for. This will be the third flat we have sold in this development so we are very familiar with how the building is run.

Location-wise, Chestnut Grove sits in a well-connected pocket between Anerley, Penge and Crystal Palace. Anerley Station is approximately 0.4 miles away, while Penge West and Penge East are both within easy reach. From here, you have direct links to London Bridge (around 22 minutes), Victoria (around 19 minutes) and Shoreditch (around 35 minutes), making commuting or meeting friends across London simple.

Crystal Palace Park is roughly half a mile away — expansive green space, the boating lake, the dinosaurs, and the National Sports Centre all on your doorstep. The celebrated Crystal Palace Triangle is just over a mile away, offering a broad mix of independent restaurants, cafés, pubs, vintage shops, furniture stores and an Everyman cinema. It’s a genuine lifestyle hub rather than a token high street.

Dulwich, West Norwood, East Dulwich, Sydenham and Brixton are all within easy reach too, giving you options for food, drinks and weekend plans without having to think too hard about logistics.