3 Bedroom Apartment, The Woodlands, London, SE19

A large, lateral three double bedroom flat, spanning almost 1000ft2, in an attractive art-deco block that is brilliantly run. Boasting a 996-year lease, reasonable service charges and attractive leafy surroundings, this beautiful home offers incredible value for money.

This flat’s trump card is clearly its space; there is as much square footage here as there is in a local three-bedroom Victorian terraced house, and the space is fantastically distributed, too, with none of the rooms feeling like it has a compromise.

The reception space is vast and offers enough space for a sizeable dining table, so dinner parties can be held in comfort, and there’s still generous space to realise your sofa dreams, too! There is a double-glazed window framing a gorgeous view over the communal gardens, which has a bright southwest-facing aspect, illuminating the space from early afternoon through to sunset. The other notable and quirky feature of the living space is the nook that comes off it; currently set up as an office, it’s a great place to work, gets fabulous light and has a panoramic view over the gardens.

The bedrooms are all double rooms; the principal bedroom has large integrated wardrobes built in, offering a truly huge amount of storage. As is found throughout the flat, there’s a double-glazed window, but this one has a northeast aspect, which will get good morning light. The bedroom adjacent shares the same aspect; it’s the smallest of the three rooms but is very much a double room. The middle room is over the hall; this room overlooks the gardens and, like the reception, has the same southwest-facing aspect.

The kitchen is a good size and is well laid out; there’s masses of storage and generous amounts of worktop space. Those who enjoy cooking will appreciate the range-style cooker with a gas hob, and as there is so much space here, catering for larger groups will be a breeze. The bathroom is over the hall, which is a large room that is beautifully finished; there’s a heritage rain shower over a full-size bath, and stunning light green tiles over most of the walls. The high-quality sanitaryware complements the interior incredibly well, adding a touch of class and lux to a very important room!

Tenure-wise, the flat has a lease of 996 years and has a service charge of £1800PA. The block is really well run, and this shows in its appearance. Its residents are meticulous in their care for the block and how it is run.

Location-wise, “The Triangle” is a mile away, which we are sure needs no introduction. However, for those unfamiliar, it offers an array of independent shops, cafes, restaurants, and many celebrated pubs. There are also a couple of larger chain shops and a Sainsbury’s supermarket. The wonderful Crystal Palace Food Market on Haynes Lane is just over half a mile away. It operates every Saturday and offers the best from small, sustainable farmers and local food producers – it should be your Saturday morning ritual! Brunch, dinner, and cocktails are all catered for around the Triangle, and the choice of coffee shops is just dazzling.

Rockmount Primary, which is Ofsted rated “Outstanding” is 0.4 mi away, or 450m as the crow flies.

The much-loved Crystal Palace Park is a mile away and offers 200 acres of grade 2 listed grounds to enjoy, and it also houses the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre with a gym, squash courts and a few activities you wouldn’t find at your average gym including trampolining, beach volleyball and an on-site physio, there’s also the dinosaurs, a boating lake and urban farm which are popular features with locals. Closer to home is Upper Norwood Rec’ which offers almost 20 acres of open space, great for a dog walk there are also free-to-use tennis courts; it’s located just over Beulah Hill & along Harold Rd, it’s 0.2 mi away, so easily accessed for any dog owners or keen runners.

Literally around the corner, at the top of Spa Hill, is a bus stop with a stop on the new “Superloop” route. This route takes you into Waterloo, Holborn, and Russell Sq with fewer stops than a traditional bus, greatly speeding up journey times. Crystal Palace Station is 1.3mi away, and Gipsy Hill station is 1 mi away; from these stations, you can get directly into London Bridge and Victoria and access the overground, giving access to Shoreditch and beyond!