1 Bedroom Flat, Marlow Road, London, SE20

Available to complete before the stamp duty holiday! A first-floor one-bedroom apartment with generous floor space, in a convenient location for transport and shops, offered to the market chain free and with a share of freehold. Perfect for first-time buyers or those looking for an investment property, this apartment offers scope to add considerable value and has scope to be converted to a two-bedroom flat, subject to planning.

Space is abundant here and well distributed throughout the flat; every room is chunky, and there is no compromise in terms of space. The flat has its own entrance, beyond which there is a large entrance hall. Moving upstairs and to the front of the flat is the living room, which has a dual aspect, making it very bright. It’s a large room spanning the width of the building, allowing plentiful space for a lounge and dining area.  

Adjacent to the reception is a large bedroom, with two large windows that have a south-west aspect, it’s a bright room, and there’s scope to add a lot of wardrobe space without compromising the floor space.

The kitchen is at the rear of the flat, which is another large room which has the ability to accommodate a dining table. It’s arranged in an L-shape, creating masses of storage and acres of worktop space. Notably, there is a good quality and modern Worcester boiler in the kitchen. The bathroom features a large walk-in shower and fully tiled walls and presents in fantastic condition.  

The flat has a share of freehold and is being sold chain free, as it is a probate sale, probate has been granted and a completion before the stamp duty deadline is definitely viable (although strong consideration should be given to the quality of your solicitor if this is a timeline you’d want to work to).

Location-wise, the flat is 0.3 mi from Birkbeck Station, with two trains per hour to Beckenham Junction and London Bridge via Crystal Palace. There’s also a tram every ten minutes, which takes you into Beckenham Junction or East Croydon in the opposite direction. Beckenham Junction Station opens up a direct link to both London Bridge & Victoria. Elmers End Station is just under a mile away and offers another Tram link and also a direct connection to Charing Cross.

For those wishing to put down roots locally, the local schools are very sought after, with the most popular ones being Stewart Fleming (rated outstanding) which is a few roads away, Churchfields, and the perennially popular Balgowan primary school are also very nearby.

The local parade on Elmers End Rd has a Co-op, a gym, a few cafes and other useful amenities, including the newly opened Italian restaurant “Bella Vista”. There’s an Aldi close by, and Penge High Street is not far for a wider selection of shops, including a larger Sainsbury. Beckenham High St would likely be your go-to for a night out, owing to how accessible it is via Birkbeck station, and offers a vast variety of restaurants providing a truly global selection of cuisines to choose from, as well as many cafes and coffee shops.

Elmers End also has a large Tesco Supermarket, and just before Elmers End is South Norwood Country Park which offers 125 acres of parkland, wetlands and meadow, great for dog walking and exercising