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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · SE25 4LH
For saleReduced £5k (−3.1%) on 10 SepListed 76 days
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About
First floor purpose built flat in need of modernisation throughout. Benefitting from 19' lounge, ample storage, communal garden and being sold with no onward chain.
Within walking distance of Norwood Junction and South Norwood country park Key terms Purpose built First floor Ample storage Communal garden No chain In need of modernisation throughout Total floor area 47sqm Within walking distance of Norwood Junction and South Norwood country park Entrance Hall Part glazed wooden entrance door, radiator, entry phone, storage cupboard, laminate flooring, textured ceiling.
Lounge Double glazed window to rear, radiator, serving hatch, laminate flooring, textured ceiling, spotlights.
Kitchen Double glazed window to front, storage cupboard, range of fitted wall and base units with work surface over, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, oven and gas hob to remain, plumbing for washing machine, tiled flooring, tiled splash back, textured ceiling, spotlights.
Bedroom Double glazed window to rear, radiator, laminate flooring, textured ceiling, spotlights.
Bathroom Opaque double glazed window to front, three piece bathroom suite comprising of: Panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, inset wash hand basin with mixer tap and vanity unit under, low level wc, tiled flooring, tiled walls, textured ceiling.
Communal Garden
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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About Flat 36, Desborough Court,, Albert Road, London
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