A fine example of the Arts and Crafts style, this distinctive two-bedroom top-floor flat in Sydenham has a number of time-capsule architectural details and is set in charming wraparound grounds.
THE LEGAL BIT
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BRICKWORKS SAYS
Within well-tended gardens and set back from the wide, tree-lined street, York House makes a striking first impression. It has the know-it-when-you-see-it quality that sets buildings of this period apart. It has retained much of its original detailing inside, too.THE OWNERS SAY
After living in the hustle and bustle of North London for years, moving to Sydenham was a breath of fresh air—literally. The choice of parks and green spaces on our doorstep has been a bonus and repeated joy throughout the year.
Sydenham is brilliantly positioned. With the Overground and Southern Railway train line a stone's throw away, you can get to your favourite spots in town in no time, or if you're craving the countryside, you have easy access to Kent. If you don't want to go as far afield, you couldn't feel further from city life in Beckenham Place Park.
POINTS TO CONSIDER
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC):
Current Energy Rating C. Potential Energy Rating C.
Council Tax:
The property falls into Band C (£2,172 in 2024/25) in the borough of Lewisham.
Utilities:
Average monthly costs are £55 for electricity, £55 for gas, and £40 for water. These figures are approximate and naturally change seasonally throughout the year.
Tenure:
Share of freehold (972 years remaining)
Service charge:
£2400 a year, which can be paid monthly or annually. The service charge covers all matters relating to the building, gardens, and grounds, including garden maintenance through a gardening company and the cleaning and upkeep of communal areas.
Ground rent:
None
Neighbours:
In the building, there are 12 flats in total.
Recent work:
The current owners have upgraded the electrics, installed a new boiler and refitted the bathroom.
Getting around:
Spreading your wings could not be easier, with services from Sydenham on the newly named Windrush line with trains to Dalston, Shoreditch and Highbury, or on the Southern rail that runs to London Bridge, Victoria and Clapham Junction. Alternatively, pick up one of the buses that run from outside the building, with the 176 heating into Central London and 197 to Dulwich and Peckham. And with access to East Croydon, you can get trains that get you to Gatwick Airport in 14 minutes.
Onward plans:
The property is being sold chain-free.
Offering more than just delicious vegan and vegetarian food, this is an events space that is all about the community, serving young, old and everyone in between with music, yoga and baby classes.
A grocery shop with a difference, Good Food was crowdfunded by 350 local residents in 2015. Their aim is to provide the community with decent, locally produced and fair traded produce, and boy, do they deliver. For cheese fanatics, the Real Cheese Club will keep you in delicious cheeses every month.
Oh the joys of a local greengrocer! Pick up seasonal fresh fruit and veg as well as tips from the knowledgeable and friendly staff.
Your one stop shop for fresh meat and fish. These guys care about the product, making sure it's responsibly sourced and the best quality. Can’t be bothered to cook? Pick up one of their top notch curries instead.
The local park has something for everyone - tennis courts for those feeling active, a playground for the smalls, and a terrific cafe to enjoy a drink afterwards.