1 bed property for sale

Jews Walk, London SE26

Chain-free

asking price £140,000

retirement property for over 55’s

A one-bedroom apartment situated on the ground-floor of the purpose built development in the heart of Sydenham. The property offers approximately 446 sqft of living space and is offered as a retirement home for persons over the age of 55. It is one of only a minority of properties in the development that has direct access to gardens.

Chain-free

asking price £140,000

retirement property for over 55’s

A one-bedroom apartment situated on the ground-floor of the purpose built development in the heart of Sydenham. The property offers approximately 446 sqft of living space and is offered as a retirement home for persons over the age of 55. It is one of only a minority of properties in the development that has direct access to gardens.

Benefits of the development include a part-time warden, 24 hour emergency call system, communal lounge, communal laundry and communal gated parking.

Transport:

The property is well positioned for access to transport links, with both Forest Hill and Sydenham stations within reach, offering London Overground and Southern Rail services.

Travel times include:

* London Bridge in approximately 20 minutes
* Canada Water in approximately 15 minutes (for Jubilee Line connections)
* London Victoria in approximately 35–40 minutes
* Canary Wharf in approximately 30 minutes

In addition to rail connections, there are several bus routes operating locally, providing further connectivity across South East London and beyond.

Shopping, dining & recreation:

Jews Walk is ideally located for access to a wide range of local amenities. Forest Hill, Sydenham and the surrounding areas offer a blend of high street retailers and independent businesses, alongside cafés, restaurants, gastro pubs and everyday conveniences.

The area is known for its strong sense of community and variety of popular eateries, including independent cafés and well-regarded local restaurants.

For leisure and recreation, residents can enjoy Forest Hill Pools and leisure centre, offering swimming facilities, a gym, and fitness classes.

The Horniman Museum and Gardens is a well-known local attraction, providing green open space, cultural exhibitions and regular events including markets and seasonal festivals.

Additional nearby green spaces include Sydenham Woods, Dulwich Park and Crystal Palace Park, all offering excellent outdoor space for walking, cycling and recreation. One Tree Hill is also nearby and offers stunning panoramic views across London.

Overall, the location provides an excellent balance of convenience, connectivity and access to green spaces.

Hunters estate agents Forest Hill have sold several houses and flats near Jews Walk, Sydenham, SE26 over the last 10 years. The stats from a sale include:

•Offers received more than 101.5% of the starting price
•23 viewings
•11 offers received (47.8% of offers were received compared to viewings!)

Hunters also let and manage properties close to Jews Walk, Sydenham, SE26.

Verified Material Information

Costs and tenure
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease length: 87 years remaining (125 years from 1988)
Ground rent: £446/year
Service charge: £2,661/year
Council tax band: C
EPC rating: B

The building
Mid-terrace flat, standard construction
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 reception
Accessibility adaptations: Level access, Level access shower, and Lift access

Services
Mains electricity
Mains water
Mains foul drainage
Mains surface water drainage
Heating: None
Heating features: Night storage
Broadband: FTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Mobile coverage: O2 good, Vodafone great, Three great, EE great
Parking: Communal
Not in a controlled parking zone
No disabled parking available

Risks and restrictions
Not a listed building
In In the Jews Walk conservation area (per ; confirm via the local authority search).
No tree preservation order
Title register restrictions (TGL6252):
- The owner cannot sell or transfer the property without a solicitor or conveyancer (a property lawyer) confirming their identity. This is a standard security measure to help prevent identity fraud.
- The property must only be used as a private home and not for any unpleasant, noisy, or offensive business or trade.
- The property cannot be used as licensed premises, meaning it cannot be used to sell alcohol.
- No stables or buildings intended for storage are allowed to be built on the land.
- Any plans for new buildings or changes to the outside look of the property must be sent to the original seller or their agent for approval before work starts. This may involve paying a small fee.
- The owner is not allowed to handle the property in any way that would break the specific rules and prohibitions listed in the lease.
- If the land is used for business purposes, a brick wall at least nine feet high must be built along the boundary with the street.
No environmental risks recorded

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