2 Bedroom Flat, Birkbeck Road, Beckenham, BR3

A pretty Victorian garden maisonette that strikes a perfect balance between period charm and practical living. Set across 729 sq ft of well-proportioned space, this home ticks a lot of boxes and is offered to the market with a long lease in the region of 149 years.

This flat has a great distribution of space and defined living and dining spaces, which is often a compromise with these flats. The reception room makes an immediate impression with its striking two-tone décor —rich olive green below crisp white—creating visual interest while maintaining a sense of calm. Generous ceiling heights enhance the feeling of space, while the substantial window draws abundant natural light throughout the day.

The kitchen diner at the rear is a wonderfully social space, and its layout allows you to have guests over and keep up with conversation while cooking. There’s space for a dining table to accommodate 6-8 easily, and the kitchen is beautifully finished with sleek white cabinetry and integrated appliances. It also has a super bright southern aspect, with a view over the garden. There is also direct access to the garden via a staircase in the corner of the kitchen, which is great for when having barbeques and entertaining friends.

There are three bedrooms here; the main bedroom has a view over the garden and a southern aspect, and the second and third rooms would make for ideal guest rooms and a work-from-home space. The bathroom features a practical full-sized bath with overhead shower, finished with contemporary fixtures and beautifully tiled walls and floor.

Perhaps the home's most compelling feature is its private rear garden – a verdant sanctuary accessible directly from the kitchen. This thoughtfully designed outdoor space combines a timber deck perfect for summer gatherings with a lawn area for relaxation, offering a peaceful retreat and valuable additional living space during warmer months, it’s southern aspect gets the sun from late morning through to late afternoon/early evening and at certain times of the year it will also get the western sun at the end of the garden. Another notable feature is the flat has access to a loft space, which is great for storage, suitcases, christmas decorations and the like can all be stored away comfortably.

Birkbeck Road enjoys that rare combination of excellent connectivity and residential tranquillity. Birkbeck Station sits just 0.3 miles from your doorstep, offering regular trains to Beckenham Junction and London Bridge via Crystal Palace, plus convenient tram services to East Croydon – particularly useful for Gatwick connections. Avenue Road tram stop is also 0.3 mi away and offers a quick link into Beckenham Junction Station, which then provides direct services to both London Bridge and Victoria in approximately 25 minutes, making weekday commutes refreshingly straightforward.

For alternative routes, Clock House Station is 0.6 mi away, which is a 13 min walk (according to Google Maps), and the average journey to London Bridge is a mere 20 mins. Elmers End Station (0.7 miles) delivers tram links and direct Charing Cross connections, while Kent House Station (also 0.7 miles) offers swift 21-minute journeys to Victoria, passing vibrant Brixton along the way – perfect for evening adventures without the Zone 1 price tag.

The Elmers End Road parade caters to daily necessities with its Co-op, gym, café, and practical amenities, including what locals consider a properly good chippy and a genuinely helpful post office. Culinary options flourish nearby with El Molino's authentic tapas and the craft offerings of Br3wery, while Clock House station's growing collection includes a welcoming coffee shop and excellent pizzeria.

Beckenham High Street, easily reached via Birkbeck station, presents diverse dining establishments spanning global cuisines alongside numerous cafés. For independent spirit, Crystal Palace (under 1.5 miles away) offers a celebrated collection of artisanal retailers, distinctive restaurants, an Everyman cinema, and a vibrant Saturday farmers market that's become something of a weekend institution.

Weekend exploration beckons at South Norwood Country Park, whose 125 acres of parkland, wetlands, and meadows provide endless recreational possibilities. Families benefit from proximity to sought-after schools, including Stewart Fleming (rated Outstanding), Churchfields, and the perennially popular Balgowan primary.