A smartly refurbished two-bedroom first-floor garden flat in a converted Victorian house on Birkbeck Road, Beckenham. Offered chain-free, and with a share of freehold.

This beautiful flat is on the first floor of a well-maintained period building and is accessed via its own front door on the ground floor. The first-floor landing leads to a layout that's been clearly thought through. The reception room sits at the front of the building and is a good size—around 15 feet by 12 feet—with fitted storage units flanking the fireplace alcove and built-in shelving that adds useful storage without eating into the floor space. There’s space for a pair of sofas if wanted, or a larger sofa and a dining table, as it is set up currently. The light here is fantastic, as it faces south; this room gets incredible light in the first half of the day.

The main bedroom is next door and measures just under 12 feet square, which is a proper double with space for a wardrobe and side tables. It's got a neutral finish and good ceiling height, which gives it a real sense of space. The second bedroom is a tad smaller—around 8 feet by 6 feet—and realistically works best as a home office, nursery, or single guest room.

To the rear of the flat is the kitchen, which is just stunning. It has been recently fitted with dark grey handleless units, solid white worktops, and a central island with a gas hob. All the appliances are integrated, and the island doubles as a breakfast bar with seating for a few. It’s a bright space, too, owing to the two large west-facing windows, which get the light from early afternoon into the evening.

The kitchen opens onto the garden, which is a genuine asset here—it's a shared space but a generous one, stretching back around 34 feet. The lawn is established, bordered by mature trees and plantings, and there's plenty of room for a table, chairs, and outdoor storage. It gets the western light, so again, it is bright in the second half of the day, but in peak summer, it will also see that southern sun in the middle of the day.  

The bathroom is modern and finished to a high standard. Large-format grey tiles cover the walls and floor, there's a full-size bath with a shower over it, integrated shelving with LED strip lighting, and a window that brings in natural light—something you don't always get in a flat bathroom. It's spacious enough to move around comfortably and is genuinely finished beautifully.

Location-wise, Birkbeck Road is a residential street sitting between Penge and Beckenham. It's a practical location with solid transport links, access to green space and all the social and lifestyle benefits that Beckenham offers. Most locally, the local parade on Elmers End Road has a Co-op, a gym, a café, and a few other useful amenities, including the world’s most friendly and helpful postie, a very good chippy, a celebrated kebab shop and a fantastic barbershop.  There’s a brilliant dry cleaner, a hardware shop and a nail salon, all of which you will find very handy to have on your doorstep. Also nearby, there is the popular El Molino tapas and a craft brewery at Br3wery. Clock House station is also a short walk away and has a growing parade, including a lovely coffee shop and a good pizza place.

As mentioned, transport links are really solid, and include Birkbeck Station, which is 0.2 mi away, or a four-minute walk from the front door. It's connected to London Bridge via Crystal Palace, and also has tram services connecting to Beckenham Junction, West Croydon, and East Croydon, which is useful for Gatwick connections, and accessing Beckenham Junction, which opens up a host of more transport options and a lot of social options with Beckenham’s vast array of restaurants. Clock House Station & Kent House Stations are also easily accessible and offer direct trains to Charing Cross, Waterloo East & London Bridge.  

Beckenham High Street is easily reachable and has a good range of shops, supermarkets, cafés, and restaurants. The area around Clock House Station also has a growing selection of independent businesses, including coffee shops and local convenience stores. Crystal Palace Triangle is just over a mile away for more independent restaurants, pubs, and the Saturday farmers market on Haynes Lane.

If you wanted to put down roots locally, it’s worth noting the flat is in the catchment for several well-regarded primary schools, including Stewart Fleming Primary (rated Outstanding), Churchfields Primary, and Marian Vian Primary. Beckenham also has a strong selection of secondary schools, both state and private.