THE LEGAL BIT

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BRICKWORKS SAYS

Tucked into the top floor of a grand Edwardian semi in Lewisham, this one-bedroom flat is a small but wonderfully characterful hideaway. Sloping ceilings give the rooms an easy charm, creating nooks and corners that make the place feel quietly removed from the city below. The current owner has leaned into that with a considered use of pattern and paint, bringing a gentle, creative energy to the home.

The main living area has space to cook, sit down properly for dinner, and relax. The atmosphere is warm and grounding throughout — an urban hideaway with rustic leanings that feels more like an artist’s retreat than a London flat. Downstairs, a well-maintained shared garden offers a generous sweep of lawn shaded by mature trees, ideal for stretching out on a hot afternoon.

Life around here has a pleasing rhythm. Saturdays begin at Brockley Market, while independent cafés are dotted throughout the neighbourhood. Sunday roasts at The Lawrence Arms in Crofton Park are something of a local ritual, and yoga and Pilates studios are never far away. Central London is also easily reached when the city inevitably calls.

THE OWNER SAYS

The location has been great for getting into town for work but also staying local at the weekends. I’ve made lots of friends locally from seeing people regularly in parks, coffee shops, yoga or even the same train platform every day. It’s a really friendly neighbourhood, with lots of independent small businesses and a good mix of young people, as well as those who have lived in the area for a very long time.

POINTS TO CONSIDER

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC):
Current Energy Rating D
Potential Energy Rating C

Council Tax:
B in the borough of Lewisham.
£1,660.66 in 2025/26

Utilities:
Current monthly costs are approx.
Electricity, gas & water: £80
This figure naturally changes seasonally.

Tenure:
Leasehold with 173 years left on the lease.

Service charge:
£100 per month (£1,200 per annum), payable to Northleach Property Management. It covers the building insurance, communal utilities, communal area maintenance, and building and garden maintenance. There isn’t a formal arrangement in place; residents contact the management company to let them know if any work is needed.

Ground rent:
£150 per annum, payable to Ivytree Management.
The freehold is owned by Grahame and Brenda Seaman, who live in nearby Bexley Heath.

Neighbours:
In the building, there are 8 flats in total.

EWS1:
The building is exempt.

Getting around:
St John’s station (Z2) is a five-minute walk away, with Southeastern rail services directly into London Bridge. Lewisham (Z2+3) station is a 15-minute walk away, with trains to Charing Cross and Victoria, while New Cross (Z2) offers access to both the London Overground and National Rail services. Deptford Bridge (DLR, Z2+3) is only 10 minutes on foot, providing direct links to Canary Wharf and Bank.

Onward plans:
The current owners are moving to find more space as they hope to start a family. They are selling chain-free.