Whitworth Road, London, SE25

A well-proportioned two-bedroom apartment on Whitworth Road, set in a highly convenient part of South Norwood, just moments from the station. Offered to the market with a long lease and no onward chain.

The main living space is the defining feature of this turnkey home. It has a triple aspect, and the windows on three sides and draws in natural light throughout the day; even on a gloomy day, this space has a fantastic energy about it.

The footprint is generous, and the layout is intuitive: a clear kitchen area, space for proper dining, and a comfortable seating zone that sits naturally within the room. It’s easy to picture everyday life here — cooking, entertaining, working, relaxing — without needing to compromise on whether you have a defined dining space at all, or the size of your furniture; you really do have it all.

The reception area accommodates a generous sofa arrangement, coffee table and media unit with space left to move around freely, and if you wanted a dining table for six or even eight, the space can handle it, no sweat. Another option could be installing an island for more casual meals/breakfasts and having a more modest dining table for when entertaining.

The kitchen is neatly finished with integrated appliances, timber worktops and a gas hob — a detail that will resonate with anyone who enjoys cooking properly. There’s masses of prep’ space and substantial storage, with good-sized cupboards and long runs of work surface.

Both bedrooms are genuine doubles, each comfortably taking a double bed along with wardrobes and additional storage. The second bedroom offers real flexibility — suitable for a lodger, guests, or a dedicated work-from-home setup.

The bathroom is finished with white metro tiling, a rainfall shower over the bath, a heated towel rail, and a large integrated storage cupboard — clean lines, a practical layout, everything where it should be and offered in fantastic condition.

Tenure

109 years remaining

Service charge: circa £1,500 per annum

Ground rent: £125 per annum

The lessees of the building have undertaken the right to manage, offering most of the benefits of freehold ownership.

Location-wise, Whitworth Road is a pretty road and places you in a great spot in South Norwood. Norwood Station is approximately 0.2 miles away (around a five-minute walk), with fast direct services to London Bridge and Victoria. There is also a Thameslink connection through to St Pancras International. Bus routes serve Croydon, Crystal Palace and Brixton, and the A232 provides straightforward road access towards the M25.

There is a diverse and growing mix of eateries and drinking spots in South Norwood, including the Craft Beer Cabin, Café Yahe Noha, and Mama Dough for incredible pizza. Yah-So Caribbean is another popular Jamaican bar/restaurant that you’ll find yourself visiting time and time again!

The area is also blessed with beautiful parks of different types, including Norwood Lake & Grounds, also Grangewood Park, which is part of the old ‘Great North Wood’ and is full of amazing mature oaks (plus very diverse fungus and wildflowers), Whitehorse Meadow, Norwood Country Park (which has a Park Run) and of course Crystal Palace park which is within easy reach.

Crystal Palace Triangle is also within easy reach, offering an amazing blend of indie shops, with everything from acclaimed coffee shops, to vintage furniture shops, an Everyman cinema and everything in between.