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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · CR2 7EF
Sold STCReduced £15k (−5.3%) on 26 OctListed 257 days
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About
With a recently extended lease ( 173 years remaining and no ground rent) , this two bedroom flat is located on the top floor of a particularly attractive Victorian detached building in an imposing situation at the junction of Birdhurst Rise and Birdhurst Road, surrounded by a gravelled parking area.
Located just 0.4 miles walk away from South Croydon station and close to Lloyd Park and Croydon Town Centre, this well presented conversion flat is initially accessed via an impressive entrance hall with period detailing and double doors and an abundance of stained glass.
A wide staircase with oak balustrading leads up to the top floor and in to the flat.
There are two good sized bedrooms, both of which have been recently fitted with new carpets, a bathroom with a skylight providing good amount of natural light and then a great sized reception room which is again flooded with natural light and provides an open plan living / dining area.
A fitted kitchen which again has a skylight is situated off the living / dining area making for an ideal place to entertain.Council Tax Band C.
EPC Rating D Lease Information 173 years remaining NO GROUND RENT Service Charge £1575
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