Hunters - Forest Hill - Ref: 34812905

ASKING PRICE £2,000

AVAILABLE 1ST AUGUST

UNFURNISHED

Two double bedroom period apartment situated on the second floor of a grand, detached period building. Offering over 640 square feet, feature arched windows, feature fire place and other period features, parking, communal gardens, located approximately 0.3 miles to Forest Hill station.

Asking Price £2,000

Available 1st August

Unfurnished

Council Tax Band C (Lewisham)

Located in a grand, detached, period building set back from the road, the apartment is situated on the second floor (accessed by a single flight of stairs) with windows facing south east and south west.

The lounge is a particular highlight, featuring an impressive arched window with three tall sections that create an unusually large opening and flood the room with natural light on sunny days. Together with the fireplace and retained period detailing, it gives the space real character.

Both bedrooms are comfortable doubles, with the second offering a smaller double layout. Each room retains attractive period features, including sash windows with original-style boxing, coving, and other character details.

Located approximately 0.3 miles from Forest Hill train station, some of the following travel times are on offer:

London Bridge in approximately 17 minutes.

Shoreditch High Street in approximately 22 minutes.

Victoria station in approximately 30 minutes.

Canary Wharf in approximately 23 minutes.

The town centre is approximately 0.1 miles from the property and, as well as having a Sainsburys, Forest Hill is well served with a variety of high-quality independent shops, including a renowned traditional butcher. There are also gastro pubs, a gym, caf©s, delis and restaurants to name but a few of its amenities.

The Sylvan Post, a well-known pub, Canvas and Cream and Stag and Bow all variously host music events, exhibitions and craft days, and have brought to Forest Hill a cool and trendy vibe.

LOCAL RECREATION:

Off the high street in the town centre, you‘ll find Forest Hill pools and library, both of which have undergone refurbishment. Forest Hill Pools is known for its swimming pool facilities, but is also a local leisure centre with a gym and fitness classes.

The Horniman Museum and Gardens is a well-known local point of interest. Backing directly onto the Horniman Museum and Gardens, the flat enjoys easy access to one of the area‘s most popular green spaces and cultural attractions. It is recognised as a popular family entertainment venue and has been featured in 'Time Out'. With regular events such as a farmers market, live music and seasonal festivals, there is always something to enjoy at the Horniman.

Blythe Hill Fields is also located in the local area and offers recreational facilities such as the 'Trim trails' which is an exercise trail. It also hosts local events where the residents of SE23 get to know each other better and enjoy the community spirit.

SCHOOLS

The property is in proximity to four schools, which were rated in OFSTED‘s top 10%. In our experience, this is quite unusual and a very attractive feature of the location. Some of the highly acclaimed local schools include:

Rathfern - Early years provision Outstanding, Leadership and management Outstanding, Outcomes for pupils Outstanding, Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding, Quality of teaching, learning and assessment - Outstanding

Kilmorie - Behaviour and attitudes Good, Early years provision Good, Leadership and management Good, Personal development Good, The quality of education - Good

Dalmain - Behaviour and attitudes - Outstanding, Early Years Provision - Good, Leadership and Management Good, Personal Development Outstanding, The quality of education - Good

Fairlawn - Early years provision Outstanding, Leadership and management Good, Outcomes for pupils Good, Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding, Quality of teaching, learning and assessment - Good

Verified Material Information

Costs and tenure
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease length: 976 years remaining (999 years from 2003)
Council tax band: C
EPC rating: C
Monthly rent: £2,000

The building
End-terrace flat, standard construction
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 reception
Accessibility adaptations: None

Services
Mains electricity
Mains water
Mains foul drainage
Mains surface water drainage
Mains gas central heating
Heating features: None
Broadband: FTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Mobile coverage: O2 good, Vodafone great, Three good, EE good
Parking: Communal and Off Street
Not in a controlled parking zone
No disabled parking available

Risks and restrictions
Not a listed building
In In the Forest Hill conservation area (per planning.data.gov.uk; confirm via the local authority search).
No tree preservation order
Title register restrictions (TGL220090):
- There is a standard restriction which means that if only one person is left as the registered owner, they cannot sell the property or take the sale money alone without a court order. This is a common measure to protect the interests of multiple owners.
- The lease contains specific rules about how the property can be sold or transferred. If the owner does not follow these rules, the Land Registry may not recognise the new owner.
- There is a technical change to the standard legal promises the seller makes about their right to sell the property, which is a routine adjustment in modern property transfers.
No environmental risks recorded

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