1-bedroom flat · CR0 8SS
Listing removedListed 116 days · slow let
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About
A large second floor flat.
The well planned accommodation is arranged as follows: communal entrance hall to front with stairs to second floor landing, living room, double bedroom, fitted kitchen including white goods, and a modern bathroom/WC.
Attractive eaves ceilings throughout. Newly fitted carpets and night storage heaters.
Occupying a most convenient position being within easy access of local shops in Shirley Road together with excellent public transport providing services to Beckenham, Bromley, West Wickham and Croydon town centres.
There is a fine selection of local schools within the area, together with public and private golf courses which are within a short car ride.
The delightful Shirley Hills with its scenic walks and panoramic views is also within easy access.
Communal Entrance Hall With entryphone, stairs to: Personal Entrance Hall Cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder, 2 wall heaters, entryphone receiver, fitted carpet, doors to: Kitchen Double glazed skylight, single drainer stainless steel sink unit set in a matching range of worktops with wall/base units and drawers, fitted electric hob, oven and hood, washing machine, fridge freezer, part ceramic tiles walls, attractive eaves ceilings, vinyl flooring.
Living Room Double glazed leaded light window to front and skylight, night storage heater, fitted carpet, attractive eaves ceiling.
Bedroom Double glazed leaded light windows to front, fitted wardrobes, night storage heater, access to eaves, fitted carpet, attractive eaves ceiling.
Bathroom Double glazed skylight, matching white suite comprising panelled bath with electric shower and glazed screen, pedestal wash hand basin set in a vanity unit, low flush WC, electric wall heaters, vinyl flooring.
Council Tax London Borough of Croydon Band B. Utilities MAINS - Electricity, Water and Sewerage.
Broadband and Mobile To check coverage please visit checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage Tenants Fees Schedule Applies only to Assured Periodic Tenancies (APTs) in England from 1st May 2026 in line with Tenant Fees Act 2019 and Renters’ Rights Act 2025 HOLDING DEPOSIT (PER TENANCY) — ONE WEEK’S RENT.
(Proctors are not taking holding deposits) This is to reserve a property.
Please Note: This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to-Rent check, provide materially significant false or misleading information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and/or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing).
TENANCY DEPOSIT (PER TENANCY. RENT UNDER £50,000 PER YEAR) Five weeks’ rent. TENANCY DEPOSIT (PER TENANCY. RENT IN EXCESS OF £50,000 PER YEAR) Six weeks’ rent.
The tenancy deposit covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy and will be protected in a government-authori...
Value & comps
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Returns
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