1 bed flat for sale

Devonshire Road, London SE23

One bedroom top floor flat set in a semi detached period building in Devonshire Road, London, SE23.

The flat has an open plan lounge/kitchen and features two bathrooms, ensuring convenience. A standout feature of this property is that it is chain free, allowing for a smooth and hassle-free purchase process. Additionally, the share of freehold provides added security and flexibility for future homeowners.

Situated in a desirable location, this home is well-connected to local amenities, parks, and transport links, making it an ideal choice for both first-time buyers and those looking to downsize. With its appealing features and prime location, this property is not to be missed.

Guide price £300,000 - £325,000.

Positioned in a period building with an imposing communal door. The property offers almost 500 sq ft of space. The flat has a split level layout which creates a spacious feel throughout the flat with the benefit of an open plan living space which has views of the Forest Hill nature reserve.

The double bedroom has a en suite wet-room with underfloor heating, in addition to full guest bathroom serving the rest of the property.

The property is also offered with the added benefit of a share of the freehold which is substantially more attractive than many flats which offer leasehold only. This property therefore offers the owners more control and flexibility regarding how works and funds are allocated to the management of the building.

Located on the Honor Oak side of Devonshire Road this property is located approximately 0.25 miles to the station.
Travels times from the station include:

London Bridge in approximately 15 minutes

London Victoria in approximately 35 minutes

And Canary Wharf in approximately 24 minutes

Forest Hill and Honor Oak are known well locally for boutique restaurants and shops.

Some of our favourites include Mama Dough (a sour dough pizza restaurant) and the award winning Babur Indian restaurant, Bona (also serving sour dough pizza) and several popular pubs.

There's also the popular Le Querce which is run by a Sardinian family serving traditional dishes.

Alongside this you'll find a selection of cafés and several leisure facilities including Forest Hill pools, gyms and many green spaces.

Attractions include Blythe Hill Fields which is approximately 0.8 miles away and is known by the locals for its recreational facilities. One such facility is the Trim trail which is an exercise trail.

Verified Material Information

Council Tax band: B

Tenure: Share of Freehold

Lease length: 110 years remaining (125 years from 2010)

Service charge: £600 pa

Lease restrictions: Alienation

Here are the restrictions outlined in the lease:

Building Type Restriction: Only dwelling houses with suitable outbuildings and fences may be built.
Minimum Building Value:
Lots 1–11 and 46–76:
Single house: £400
Semi-detached pair: £800
Lots 12–31:
Single house: £300
Semi-detached pair: £600
Building Setback Requirements (distance from road):
Lots 1–11 and 33–45: 40 feet
Lots 12–31: 25 feet
Lots 46–74: 30 feet
Prohibited Structures: No slaughterhouses or pigsties allowed.
Prohibited Trades/Businesses: No operation of noisy, offensive, or nuisance-causing trades, including:
Butcher
Tripe dresser
Bone boiler
Bellmonger
Tallow melter
Soap boiler
Beer seller
Fencing Rule Exception: If two or more adjoining lots are owned by the same person, no division fence is required between them.

Property type: Flat

Property construction: Standard undefined construction

Energy Performance rating: D

Electricity supply: Mains electricity

Solar Panels: No

Other electricity sources: No

Water supply: Mains water supply

Sewerage: Mains

Heating: Mains gas-powered central heating is installed.

Heating features: Underfloor heating

Broadband: FTTP (Fibre to the Premises)

Mobile coverage: O2 - Good, Vodafone - Great, Three - Great, EE - Great

Parking: None

Building safety issues: No

Restrictions - Listed Building: No

Restrictions - Conservation Area: Forest Hill Conservation Area

Restrictions - Tree Preservation Orders: None

Public right of way: No

Long-term area flood risk: No

Historical flooding: No

Flood defences: No

Coastal erosion risk: No

Planning permission issues: No

Accessibility and adaptations: None

Coal mining area: No

Non-coal mining area: Yes

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