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Gillett Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RL

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Key features

  • Guide Price £225,000 – £250,000
  • 46-Year Lease – Cash Buyers Only
  • Excellent Buy-to-Let Investment Opportunity
  • Spacious One-Bedroom Victorian Conversion Flat
  • First Floor Position with Period Character
  • Bright Reception Room with Two Double-Glazed Windows
  • Separate Kitchen with Bay Window & Original Parquet Flooring
  • Good Size Double Bedroom with Fitted Wardrobes
  • Private Rear Garden with Direct Access
  • Convenient Location in Thornton Heath Close to Shops & Transport

Description

Guide Price £225,000 – £250,000
Cash Buyers Only – 46-Year Lease – Excellent Buy-to-Let Opportunity

Spacious One-Bedroom Victorian Conversion Flat with Private Garden – Gillet Road, Thornton Heath

Situated on the popular Gillet Road in Thornton Heath, this generously sized one-bedroom, first-floor Victorian conversion flat presents an exciting opportunity for investors and cash buyers, with a remaining lease of approximately 46 years. The property is priced accordingly and offers strong buy-to-let potential.

The bright and spacious reception room features two double-glazed windows, allowing natural light to pour in, alongside attractive wooden flooring and neutral décor. The kitchen is equally appealing, boasting a large bay window to the side for additional light, original parquet flooring, and worktops along two walls.

The bedroom is a well-proportioned double with fitted wardrobes, wooden flooring, and a neutral finish. A three-piece white bathroom suite with tiled walls and wooden flooring completes the internal accommodation.

A standout feature is the private rear garden, accessed directly from the hallway—ideal for outdoor relaxation and adding further appeal for tenants.

 
Location, Shops & Amenities

The property is conveniently located close to Thornton Heath High Street, which offers a wide range of local shops, supermarkets, and everyday conveniences, along with independent retailers and eateries. For more extensive shopping and leisure facilities, nearby Croydon provides access to the well-known Centrale Shopping Centre and Whitgift Centre.

The area also benefits from a growing selection of cafés and coffee spots, ideal for socialising or working remotely, alongside a variety of restaurants and takeaways.

 
Green Spaces & Leisure

A number of attractive open spaces are within easy reach, including Grangewood Park, offering green open lawns and woodland areas, and Norbury Park, ideal for walking, sports, and recreation.

The area is also well-served by local gyms, fitness centres, and Pilates studios, catering to a range of health and wellbeing needs.

 
Transport Links

Excellent transport links are available via Thornton Heath railway station, providing regular and direct services into London Victoria and London Bridge, making it an ideal location for commuters.

 
Summary

A spacious Victorian conversion flat with private garden, offering excellent investment potential, a 46-year lease, and a guide price of £225,000–£250,000—making it a compelling opportunity for cash buyers seeking a buy-to-let investment in a well-connected London location.

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Affordability

Monthly repayments£1,129
Property: £ 225,000
Deposit: £ 22,500
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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