Blandford Road, Beckenham, BR3

A bright, light-filled one-bedroom maisonette offering the perfect balance of period charm and modern convenience. With its own private entrance, a private garden, and a share of freehold, it ticks an awful lot of boxes!

This beautiful flat has great space, which is really well distributed across the flat; no room has a compromise, they are all really well-proportioned impressive rooms. The living room sits at the front of the property, away from the open-plan kitchen at the rear; it provides a bit of a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the kitchen. Featuring pale blue walls and crisp white cornicing, it has a southern aspect, which floods the space with natural light. It has built-in alcove shelving, providing practical storage whilst looking very elegant and the neutral carpet and high ceilings create a sense of openness, making this an ideal spot for both relaxing evenings in and entertaining friends.

The real showstopper of this property is the open-plan kitchen/diner at the rear. Thoughtfully designed to maximise both functionality and social space, this room truly delivers on modern living expectations. Soft taupe Shaker-style units provide fantastic storage and are complemented by an expanse of solid wood worktops that provide a pretty epic amount of prep space! What sets this space apart are the full-length bi-fold doors that open directly onto the garden, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection perfect for summer gatherings or morning coffee in the fresh air. Oak-effect flooring runs throughout, enhancing the bright, contemporary feel while offering practical durability.

The generously sized bedroom continues the home's calm aesthetic with a striking feature wall in deep navy that adds depth and character. Built-in wardrobes maximize storage while maintaining floor space, and a large window overlooking the garden creates a peaceful atmosphere. There's more than enough room for a double bed and additional furniture, making this a genuine retreat rather than just somewhere to sleep.

The modern bathroom is fully tiled in crisp white subway tiles with contrasting dark grout for a contemporary edge. A full-sized bath with overhead shower offers the best of both worlds, while the navy vanity unit adds a pop of color that ties in beautifully with the bedroom's accent wall. The heated towel rail and well-placed window complete a space that feels both practical and stylish.

Directly accessed from the kitchen, the private garden is a true extension of the living space. Thoughtfully landscaped with a combination of lawn and a raised timber deck perfect for outdoor dining, this secluded space offers surprising privacy for an urban location. Established plants and decorative grasses add visual interest and require minimal maintenance – ideal for busy professionals. The garden also houses a practical storage shed and benefits from a westerly aspect, capturing afternoon and evening sunshine, although it must be noted in the summer, the southern sun does hit the garden, so it has the ideal aspect.

Tenure-wise, the flat has a share of freehold with a 999 year lease, there is no service charge or ground rent.

Location-wise,Blandford Road gives you the perfect balance of connectivity and community; there’s an active resident WhatsApp group and a great sense of community. Avenue Road tram stop is 120 yards away,  getting you into Beckenham Junction in four mins. From there you can connect to London Bridge and Victoria. East Croydon is in the opposite direction on the tram (great for the Gatwick Express!).

Elmers End Station is just over half a mile away and offers another Tram link and also a direct connection to Charing Cross.

The local parade on Elmers End Rd has a Co-op, a gym, a cafe a fabulous estate agent ; ) and a few other useful amenities, including the newly opened Italian restaurant “Rustico”. There’s also a very helpful post office, a fab dry cleaner, barbers, a hardware shop and nail salon. At the other end of Blandford Road, there is the popular El Molino tapas and a craft brewery in Br3wery. Clock House station is also a short walk away and has a growing parade, including a lovely coffee shop.

Beckenham High St would likely be your go-to for a night out, owing to how accessible it is via Avenue Rd tram stop, and offers a vast variety of restaurants providing a truly global selection of cuisines to choose from, as well as many cafes and coffee shops.

Crystal Palace is just under 1.5 miles away, famed for its independent shops and artisan sellers, there are very few chain shops on The Triangle which is widely celebrated and it has an abundance of lovely coffee shops, incredible restaurants and gastro pubs, as well as galleries, yoga schools, an everyman cinema and a farmers market which operates every Saturday on Haynes Lane.

Elmers End is down the road, for your bigger shop there is a large Tesco Supermarket, and just before Elmers End is South Norwood Country Park which offers 125 acres of parkland, wetlands and meadows, great for dog walking and exercising.