1 Bedroom Flat, Tudor Road, London, SE19

A top-floor one-bedroom period conversion flat in a rather unique, detached building situated in the conservation area at the top of the highly coveted Belvedere Rd, on the corner of Tudor Rd - quite literally moments from the Triangle. Offered chain-free, this fantastic flat has a long lease, a communal garden, off-street parking, and a stunningly bright, south-facing open-plan kitchen and living room with epic far-reaching views.

Location, location, location! This flat is literally a moment from the Triangle, and is close to Crystal Palace Park and within very easy reach of Crystal Palace Station. But most will probably value its proximity to the Triangle most, as it puts the best gastropubs, cafes, coffee shops, restaurants, and galleries on your doorstep.

On entering the building, you’re greeted with generously sized common parts, ideal for anyone who wants to keep their bike tucked away, which is useful, as the flat is on the top floor. Its top-floor positioning is a real asset and worth a mention – as there is no one above or on any of the four sides of the flat (as it’s in a detached building), which makes for a very quiet and serene flat! We’ve also just sold the flat below so we can introduce you to your new neighbour, and as the building is self-managed, you’ll get to know all the residents.

The reception room has the most epic view to the south, it also has a direct view of the old listed water tower at the end of the garden, it’s an intriguing octagonal tower whose exact history appears to be a bit of a mystery, and not many people locally know it exists as you can only see it from a few spots, one of which is this flat!  It is also worth mentioning the view over the back of Belvedere Rd, which has some beautiful trees. In particular, the Lebanon Cedar on the corner of Cintra Park (we’re lucky to have a few of these here in Palace; there’s another in the park & one on the corner of Bedwardine & Harold Rd).

The open-plan kitchen living space is a well-proportioned room, and the kitchen could be made larger if wanted, or the addition of a kitchen island would change the feel of the room and create a casual dining space, doing away with the need for a dining table and simultaneously adding more storage. There’s space to realise your sofa dreams here, a large L shape or a clutch of sofas would work well here, such is the space on offer.

The bedroom is also a hugely spacious room and has space for a king or super king bed, wardrobes and a desk if needed. There is some integrated storage and an interesting nook where additional storage or shelving could be added. A singular large round-head sash window adds character and charm to the room which has a west facing window so tends to get the afternoon into evening sun.

The bathroom has a shower over a full-size bath; it has a window for ventilation, which also really brightens the space up. The loo is separate and is situated on the half-landing, which will prove useful for couples, in the mornings!

The lush communal garden is well-tended and has a long lawn flanked by pretty, mature borders. Owing to its southeastern aspect, it gets fabulous sun during the first part of the day. The driveway has off-street parking for a couple of cars. There’s an informal first-come, first-serve arrangement, and the surrounding roads are unrestricted, so parking is generally not an issue.

Tenure-wise, the flat has a long lease of 105 years, and as the owner of this flat, you would also be a director of the management company, which was set up to run the building, the directors meet up periodically to decide on necessary works, and everyone has an equal voting right, giving you some control over the running and costs of the building. There is no formal service charge as such; the aforementioned directors choose what needs doing as and when, and the ground rent is only £125 PA. Approx. annual costs currently are circa £700-1100 PA.

Location-wise, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more convenient spot. At the top of Belvedere Road (160 yards away!!!) is our much-loved “Triangle,” where you can find the best gastropubs, coffee shops, vintage furniture and clothes shops. There are notable art galleries, an Everyman cinema, and, of course, the much-loved Haynes Lane food market, which is a must-visit on a Saturday for the best fresh produce. You wouldn’t ever need to leave the Triangle; it has everything, and thankfully, it’s largely independent!

Crystal Palace Station is 0.4 mi away, or an eight-minute walk (according to Google Maps), providing direct trains to London Bridge, Victoria, and the overland takes you to Shoreditch and beyond. Gipsy Hill Station is also nearby, and only 0.6 mi away, where you can also access London Bridge, Victoria and Beckenham.

The same distance away on Anerley Road, you have Café Chic (a stunning Persian Café), whose falafel & halloumi wraps are our favourites, their coffee’s pretty damn good too, and their garden is the spot for an al-fresco brunch or lunch. Near to Chic, there’s a 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 Sian & Tom’s insanely good sandwiches, focaccia, brownies & pizzas, and then there’s a more recent and very welcome addition to the neighbourhood in the Crystal Palace Wine Club, an intimate but quality wine bar owned and run by locals.

Crystal Palace Park is just next to the station and offers 200 acres of listed parkland. It is host to many music and cultural events throughout the year and is loved for its boating lake, concert bowl, national sports centre, and, of course, its Dinosaurs! It is also host to a food market on Sundays, although it has more of a street food scene, and Haynes Lane is where you would source your artisan ingredients and cheeses.