Patterson Road, Cintra Court, SE19

This exceptional two-bedroom apartment sits on the top floor of Cintra Court, a beautiful and well-maintained Art Deco residential building, located seconds from Crystal Palace Triangle. This sophisticated home perfectly balances 1930s character with contemporary living, and its elevated position delivers stunning views across the surrounding area while those big windows flood the place with natural light. Coupled with a long lease of 147 years, this stunning flat makes for a solid investment.

This Art Deco block is really nicely presented, and you can tell immediately that it's self-managed - the fantastic condition and manicured garden are testament to residents who actually care about where they live. The interior of the common parts has that distinct Art Deco style and is well-maintained, creating a lovely vibe that's rare to find in larger blocks. It's nice to see a building where so much care is taken over presentation - a real credit to the residents managing it themselves.

The flat has been meticulously maintained by our client, who, over the last decade, has painstakingly upgraded and clearly lavished love on this flat. The space is really well distributed, the reception room overlooks the front and has a leafy view. There’s attractive flooring, quality double-glazed windows, and a neutral aesthetic that is more class than play-it-safe. The kitchen continues this vibe, and the colours work really well together; aside from being stylish, it's genuinely practical too. There's masses of storage, and acres of worktop space, so you won't have to play Tetris with your kitchen utensils and cookware!

Both bedrooms are proper double rooms - the larger one is really chunky and still feels spacious even with a large wardrobe, bed and dresser in it. Both rooms have the same wooden floors found throughout the rest of the flat, giving it that quality feel and making it easier to keep clean.

The bathroom is recently fitted and modern in style, with a shower over bath, a contemporary WC and sink. The tiled walls and floor finish it off nicely, with a cool mix of heritage and modern that works so well. Worth mentioning is that there’s a very useful window for ventilation, something most buyers don’t want to compromise on.

At the rear of the block is a beautifully maintained communal garden, it’s a bit of a haven that’s remarkably quiet considering how close you are to the Triangle, station etc. And when you really want to stretch your legs, the park is only a few mins walk away and offers 200 acres of green space to enjoy.

The building runs smoothly with a service charge of £1,950 per year (payable bi-annually or monthly), ground rent of £100 per year, and approximately 147 years remaining on the lease. As a right-to-manage block, owners have the option of becoming directors of the management company, plus there's a sinking fund (amount held TBC) - all signs of a well-run building that won't hit you with surprise bills.

The flat sits in a prime spot on one of Palace's nicest roads. The Triangle is literally 160 yards away where you're spoilt for choice - brilliant restaurants, pubs, eateries, and even the Everyman Cinema (only 176 yards away!). Church Road offers a yoga school and a choice of coffee shops, while Four Boroughs at the top of the road does exceptional coffee, plus their falafel and kimchi wraps and cinnamon swirls are as good as their reputation suggests. The recently opened Zola’s on Church Rd is a real asset to the area and is only a 0.1-mile walk away.

For practical stuff, there's a reasonable-sized Sainsbury's nearby, and the wonderful Crystal Palace Food Market on Haynes Lane operates every Saturday - think local Borough Market vibe with the best from small sustainable farmers and local food producers. On a Sunday there’s also a food market with a street food vibe in the southeast corner of the park.

Crystal Palace Station is 0.4 miles away with direct access to London Bridge, Victoria, the City, Shoreditch and East London, while Gipsy Hill Station sits just over half a mile away. Crystal Palace Park is 0.2 miles away, offering 200 acres of Grade II listed grounds plus the National Sports Centre with its Olympic swimming pool, gym, squash courts, and activities you wouldn't find at your average gym - trampolining, beach volleyball, and on-site physio.