Crown Dale, London, SE19

A two-bedroom second-floor flat in The Point on Crown Dale, with a balcony, lift access and secure parking, in a well-run block conveniently located for both West Norwood and Crystal Palace. Offered to the market with a long leasehold and no onward chain.

Crown Dale is one of those addresses that rewards buyers who look slightly beyond the obvious Crystal Palace roads. You get a truly generous square footage, the park opposite, the brewery around the corner, West Norwood station ten minutes on foot, and the Triangle well within walking range — all at a price that reflects where you are on the map rather than what's actually on your doorstep.

The flat spans 715 sq ft across two double bedrooms, a generously sized open-plan kitchen and reception room, a bathroom, and a balcony — a genuinely good amount of space for a two-bedroom flat at this price point. The layout uses every bit of it well. You enter into a proper entrance hall that connects all the rooms cleanly and gives the flat a settled, considered feel from the moment you're through the door.

The kitchen and reception room are the main event at 23'11 x 12'4. The full length of the room, combined with large doors onto the balcony at the far end, makes it feel expansive. The kitchen runs in an L-shape along one wall: providing plentiful storage and prep space; there are oak-effect units, granite-effect worktops, an integrated oven, fridge and space for a full-size freestanding dishwasher. The dining table sits naturally between the kitchen and the living zone, but you could opt for a large kitchen island, giving even more storage and prep space as well as creating a casual dining space, it would also create a natural divide to the room, zoning your kitchen and living areas. Although, as is, without an island, you can go for a large dining table, a six-seater would work comfortably here, and there’s still plentiful space for a full corner sofa and armchair without the room feeling pressured.

Being on the second floor with large doors opening onto the wide balcony, you have views of a tree canopy opposite and green space beyond. The room gets good light from mid-morning through the afternoon, and on a sunny day with those doors open, it's a very good place to be. The balcony is a usable size — wide enough for a table and chairs — with cover from the balcony above, which makes it practical in most weather. The balcony is one of those features that photographs well but is even better in real life.

Bedroom one at 13'2 x 9'4 takes a large bed comfortably with room on both sides and space for freestanding storage. Bedroom two at 12'1 x 10'3 is a also a proper double — not a compromise room — which means this flat works just as well for two people sharing as it does for someone who wants a genuine guest room or a dedicated home office. Both rooms look into the rear courtyard at the back of the building, making for a peaceful setting.

The bathroom has a full-size bath with overhead shower, tiled surround, vanity unit with under-sink storage, and a chrome ladder radiator. Clean, functional, and well-proportioned — the teal feature walls are easily revisited if it's not your thing.

Location-wise, Norwood Park is adjacent to the building, offering a skate park, vast open greenery, room to walk a dog properly, and views over the central London skyline that rise above the tree line on a clear day. Crystal Palace Park is a short walk in one direction, Dulwich Park a manageable loop in the other. If Saturday morning means Parkrun, Crystal Palace's course is there, and it will not let you off easily.

The flat sits neatly between West Norwood and Crystal Palace, and both give you great food, amazing coffee and slightly different vibes. The Triangle has the independent cafés, the restaurants worth booking ahead, the pubs, the galleries, the boutiques, and the Everyman Cinema. Bloom is the reliable brunch call. The Yoga Edge is there when the week has taken its toll. West Norwood has grown into something genuinely good over recent years — the Picturehouse, a solid library, supermarkets for the practical stuff.

Gipsy Hill Brewery is a short walk away and has earned its place as a proper neighbourhood fixture: taproom, live screenings, events, and rotating street food. West Norwood Feast runs on the first Sunday of the month. Haynes Lane Market covers Saturdays. Brown & Green at Crystal Palace Park fills in on Sundays. Your weekends, in other words, can be exceptionally well fed without much effort at all. The Great North Wood and Knowles of Norwood cover the pub brief from both ends — a pint, a coffee, or a proper brunch, depending on what the day calls for.

West Norwood station is 0.6 miles away — a flat ten-minute walk — with services to Victoria in around 20 minutes, London Bridge via Tulse Hill, and Clapham Junction. The 432 bus stops right outside and runs directly to Brixton, putting the Victoria line within easy reach for evenings further afield. For a two-bedroom flat at this price in SE19, the transport options are better than most — and the overall package, frankly, is better than you’d dream at this price.

Parking - Secure gated

One space in a secure underground car park is included.