This two-bedroom hall floor apartment occupies the first floor of a Grade II-listed Gothic Revival villa in Upper Norwood, a short walk from the Crystal Palace 'Triangle'. The apartment combines generous Victorian proportions with a carefully considered contemporary refurbishment, including upgraded glazing, bespoke joinery and stylish interiors.

A central hallway connects all rooms. To the front of the plan is a large, grand reception and dining room, defined by high ceilings and a wide bay window fitted with newly installed FINEO glass. Replaced in 2025, the glazing delivers thermal performance comparable to triple glazing while maintaining a slender profile appropriate to the building’s period fabric. Bespoke timber plantation shutters are fitted throughout.

The separate kitchen was comprehensively refurbished in late 2024 and features custom-built cabinetry, including a full-height pantry cupboard. Integrated appliances include three Samsung smart ovens, a built-in microwave and air fryer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and wine fridge. Finishes are robust and understated, designed for everyday use as well as entertaining.

Both bedrooms are well proportioned doubles, each fitted with extra-tall bespoke wardrobes and cupboards that maximise storage. A centrally positioned bathroom is fitted with a full-sized bath and benefits from natural light. New radiators were installed throughout the apartment in 2025.

Herringbone luxury vinyl tile flooring, laid in 2025, runs through the apartment, complementing the original scale of the rooms while offering durability and ease of maintenance.

The apartment forms part of St Valery, a distinctive 1880s villa set back from the street behind landscaped planting and an off-street parking area for residents. A blue plaque on the façade commemorates Pickles the dog, who recovered the stolen Jules Rimet World Cup trophy in 1966. The rear garden is shared - in one corner is a secluded seating spot. An expansive grassy lawn extends beyond the terrace, bordered by mature trees and perennials, with timber screens that enhance its private feel.

Crystal Palace, named The Sunday Times’ ‘Best Places to Live in London’ in 2022 and featured in Lonely Planet’s list of the world’s greatest little-known neighbourhoods, is one of south London’s most popular areas. The nearby Crystal Palace Triangle offers a variety of independent restaurants, cafés, vintage and antique shops, and an Everyman cinema in a restored art deco building. Local favourites include Four Hundred Rabbits and Yard Sale for sourdough pizza, the Sourcing Table for wine and charcuterie, Urban Orient for Vietnamese cuisine, and Brown & Green for brunch. Historic Crystal Palace Park, with its Italian terraces, concert bowl, and iconic dinosaur sculptures, is within walking distance, alongside The Rookery in Streatham and the green spaces of Sydenham Wells and Dulwich Park.

The area also boasts excellent schooling, from Rockmount Primary and St Joseph’s RC Junior School to secondary options including The Cedars School, The Norwood School, and Harris City Academy Crystal Palace. Transport links are strong, with frequent buses across south London, Gipsy Hill station providing direct services to Victoria and London Bridge in around 25 minutes, and Norwood Junction connecting to King’s Cross St Pancras. The M25 is also easily accessible, making the neighbourhood both convenient and well-connected.

Share Of Freehold
Lease Length: 999 years from 1st January 1996 (968 years remaining)
Service Charge: £2,400 P/A
Ground Rent: £150 P/A
Croydon Council - Tax Band: D
EPC Rating C