2 Bedroom Apartment, Queen Mary Road, London, SE19

A charming two-bedroom first-floor conversion flat with a large loft (with scope to extend into) which is being offered chain-free. It has a share of freehold with no service charges and is located on a very popular residential one-way road in Crystal Palace.

The flat occupies the entire first (top) floor of this pretty Victorian building, and with no neighbours above, it’s serenely quiet. It has the benefit of a large loft space ( notably, permission has been previously granted for a loft conversion and roof terrace, so it's highly probable it would be granted again), but as is, it provides a huge amount of storage space.

The reception is at the front of the building and has a bonus feature over its ground-floor neighbour: extra width in the reception, which is the space over the entrance hall below, so the room spans the width of the building. It’s also an incredibly bright space as it has a wonderful east-facing aspect, making the reception room incredibly bright in the morning. It also gets some southern sun into the early afternoon. Worth mentioning are the beautiful double-glazed sash windows, which retain the period charm this road is known for but are also very energy-efficient.

Hardwood floors run from the reception to the bedrooms, including the master bedroom, which is adjacent to the reception. It’s a charming room with a built-in wardrobe, original stripped doors, and another energy-efficient but handsome double-glazed sash window. Further down the hall is the second bedroom, which would make an ideal guest room or office/study. There’s also a loo between the bedrooms, which is a nice feature

The kitchen at the rear is a lovely space; there’s a huge sash window in it that, coupled with the high ceilings, adds to the sense of space and light. It has a very practical layout with a lot of storage and worktop space; there’s the sought-after gas hob and space for a dining table, too. The bathroom is really well-finished and has a shower over a bath; it has fully tiled walls and modern quality sanitary ware, which gives a quality feel to the space.

The flat has…

• a share of freehold

• no service charges

• no ground rent

• an accompanying lease of 239 years

Location-wise wise the flat is just over a mile to the Triangle, where you’re spoilt for choice with restaurants, bars, pubs and cafes, as well as the renowned Farmers Market, which operates on a Saturday. There’s a strong local community based around the triangle and a distinctly arty & creative vibe, which is reflected in the local businesses; most are independent, which Palacian’s are rightfully proud of. Haynes Lane market, operating on Saturdays, offers the best fresh produce, including cheese, bread, meats and vegetarian options; it is well worth the short stroll on a Saturday morning!

West Norwood is three-quarters of a mile away and is also renowned for the quality of its local shops and pubs. It has a convenient station with a link to London Bridge & Victoria; the station is 0.7 mi away, which, according to Google Maps, is a 16 min walk away.

Please note that some of the photos are “virtually staged” to better help you imagine the space and to get a sense of scale; the flat is unfurnished.