Harold Road, London, SE19

An exceptional ground-floor garden flat in a magnificent Victorian villa offering soaring ceilings, direct access to a private garden, and a long lease on Harold Road, one of Crystal Palace's most coveted addresses.

This isn't your typical conversion flat. Set within an impressive period building with beautifully maintained grounds; this two-bedroom home ticks a lot of boxes! It has a long lease of 150 years,  generous proportions, and that increasingly rare commodity - proper outdoor space that's actually private.

Walking into the main living space, you'll immediately notice the ceilings that soar well above what you'd expect from most conversions. The west-facing bay window is brilliant for afternoon light, and those classic Victorian proportions mean you can actually arrange your furniture without everything feeling cramped. There's proper space to set out a defined lounge area, where you can live out your sofa dreams, with the biggest L shape you can find! And you can have a proper dining space, so there will be no compromise when entertaining guests!

The kitchen works really well for everyday life. The white units give you loads of storage, the wood worktops feel warm and practical, and those blue-grey metro tiles add just enough personality without being too much. Everything's laid out sensibly - you've got proper counter space and room for all your appliances, and it connects nicely to the living area. We do believe there is scope to knock out the dividing wall between the kitchen and reception to make a larger open-plan layout, but this will be subject to consent from the freeholder.

The main bedroom benefits from those same high ceilings and big windows that make the reception room so nice. There are built-in wardrobes just outside the bedroom in the hall, which are genuinely useful and offer vast storage almost all the way up to the ceiling and save eating up floor space in the actual bedroom, leaving lots of space for a king or super king bed plus all the bits you actually need. The conservatory that comes off the bedroom is a beautiful, bright space which has a southern aspect. It would make a lovely office space, considering the light and view over the garden, but many would want some separation from their workspace and their bedroom so we could see it being used as a rather decadent dressing area or maybe even a yoga or spin studio, or for those less keen on sports, it could be set up as an attractive winter garden, which you can enjoy all year round!

The second bedroom is currently set up for kids with bunk beds, but it's flexible enough to work as whatever you need - office, guest room, nursery. It gets good light and has enough space to actually function as a proper bedroom. It can be used flexibly, and given the ceiling height, there is scope to add storage higher up so not to impede floor space. The bathroom conveniently sits between the bedrooms and is genuinely impressive in size. Clean white tiles give it that fresh, almost hotel-like feel, and the layout's clever - they've managed to fit in both a bath and separate shower without it feeling squeezed.

The outdoor space is where this flat really wins. The conservatory is brilliant - it's like having an extra room that changes with the seasons, and the glass roof makes it feel properly connected to the outdoors, but the actual private garden, is a huge asset. It’s a pretty space that is relatively low maintenance; with a flagstone to the floor and easily maintained borders, it’s a retreat that won’t cost you too much time. Beyond the private garden is a vast communal garden, so you get the best of both worlds - your own space when you want it, plus access to even more green space when you fancy a wander, and you don’t need to lift a finger and maintain the communal garden! The aspect here is also worth a mention, the gardens (and conservatory) face south, with an ever so slight bearing to the east, so they direct great light from mid to late morning all the way through to mid to late afternoon, depending on the time of year.

The whole flat uses its 832 square feet really intelligently. Storage is sorted throughout - proper wardrobes, decent kitchen cupboards, all the things that make daily life easier. You get off-street parking, too, which helps with insurance premiums! The lease situation is solid – there are 150 years left, the service charge is £287 a month (we have the budget for this and can show where the money is going), and there is no ground rent to worry about.

Harold Road is one of those Crystal Palace streets that gets everything right. You're close enough to walk to the triangle for dinner or drinks, but far enough back to feel properly residential. Gipsy Hill station's a 0.7 mi walk for direct trains to London Bridge and Victoria, so commuting actually works without taking over your life. Crystal Palace Station offers similar links with the addition of the Overground (Windrush line) and is only 0.9 mi away.

There's real community here - the Saturday farmers market, proper independent cafes and restaurants that range from quick lunch to somewhere you'd take your parents when they visit. Crystal Palace Park is very close, with 200 acres including those famous dinosaur sculptures, proper sports facilities, and enough green space to forget you're in London for a while. The recent announcement of the redevelopment of Crystal Palace Sports Centre is a massive win for locals; modernising a once-Olympic-used facility will add more value and desirability to the area (as if it needs it!).

Shopping-wise, you've got everything covered between Church Road and Westow Hill - there are almost no chains, and most shops are independent, keeping that village-in-London feel that draws people here. The area keeps evolving but never loses its character.

This flat offers something that's becoming increasingly rare - proper space, genuine character, and outdoor access at ground level, all in a location that strikes a balance between convenience and community. For anyone looking to get on the ladder with room to grow and add value over time, it's exactly the kind of opportunity that makes you move fast in Crystal Palace's current market.

Garden

Private garden with direct access via the main bedroom.

Communal Garden

Large Communal Garden accessed from the private garden of the flat.

Parking - Driveway

Driveway parking.