2 bed apartment to buy in SE25

Being sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply. Starting Bid £175,000.

Set within a quietly residential pocket of SE25 4JD, this home sits in a part of South Norwood that feels settled and established, yet increasingly well regarded. The surrounding streets are made up largely of period houses and long-standing homes, giving the area a genuine sense of community rather than transience. It’s the sort of location where people arrive for the convenience and stay for the balance it offers – easy access into central London, generous green space nearby, and a neighbourhood that feels grounded and lived in.

South Norwood has been steadily coming into its own over recent years, helped in no small part by its excellent transport links and the scale of its open spaces. Norwood Junction is close by and offers fast, frequent services into London Bridge and Victoria, alongside London Overground routes that make getting across the city straightforward. For day-to-day life, the local high street is practical and improving, with a mix of independent shops, cafés and essentials, while nearby Crystal Palace and central Croydon offer a broader spread of restaurants, bars and shopping when needed.

One of the area’s real highlights is the access to green space. South Norwood Country Park is a short walk away and provides acres of open land, lakes and walking routes that feel far removed from city life. It’s ideal for morning runs, dog walks, or simply having space to breathe, and it’s a big part of what draws people to this side of South East London.

The property itself is a lower ground floor flat with its own private entrance, giving it a degree of independence that’s often missing at this level. Inside, the layout is straightforward and well proportioned: a central hallway leads into the main reception space, which opens through to what will become the kitchen area once fitted. There are two bedrooms – one double and one single – along with a separate bathroom, and to the rear, a generous garden accessed directly from the flat, offering valuable outdoor space rarely found with properties of this type.

Most of the heavy lifting has already been done here. The key structural and practical works have been completed, including electrics, plumbing and plastering, leaving the remaining elements largely cosmetic and finish-led. There is scope to complete the kitchen, finish the bathroom and add final decorative touches and flooring, allowing an incoming buyer to put their own stamp on the space without taking on a full-scale refurbishment.

Offered to cash buyers only, this is a solid opportunity to acquire a well-located property with the bulk of the work behind it, outdoor space to the rear, and strong fundamentals in an area that continues to grow in appeal. For those looking for a manageable project in a genuinely convenient South London location, it’s a proposition that makes a great deal of sense.

Length of Lease: 47
Annual Ground Rent Amount: £50.00

This property is being sold subject to unconditional reservation fee auction terms and conditions.

Timescales

Contracts will exchange immediately. There are 28 days in which to complete the purchase.

Legal Pack

A legal pack is available to download. Special conditions may apply.

We strongly recommend buyers familiarise themselves with the legal pack prior to bidding.

Deposit

In order to secure the purchase a buyer will pay a deposit of 5% which contributes towards the overall purchase price of the property.

The deposit is non-refundable.

Buyer Fees

This property is sold subject to a non-refundable reservation fee of 3.75% + VAT to a minimum of £6,000 + VAT (£7,200 inc VAT) This does not form part of the purchase price.

A reservation fee is payable by the buyer where a seller has opted to sell with no fees. As a result, a lower reserve price is usually agreed on lots where a reservation fee is applicable.

More Information

For more information call our auction experts on 0191 206 9335 or email auctions@pattinson.co.uk

ONLINE AUCTION NOTICE

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If my bid is successful (whether as the highest bid or upon acceptance by the seller in the course of the auction) I shall be bound by the lot terms and conditions as advertised online.

Any amount payable at the close of the auction must be paid within 1 hour.

Please note that the bidding process will work in a different way to an eBay auction, so there is NO advantage to bidding at the last second.

Each auction will automatically stay open until there has not been a bid within the final 10 minutes. If no bid has been submitted within the final 10 minutes of the auction, the auction will close and the highest bidder will be successful subject to the reserve price being met or upon acceptance of an offer by the seller throughout the auction cycle. If there is another bid within 10 minutes of the last bid, the auction countdown timer will be restarted for another 10 minutes to allow further bidding. This system avoids last-minute (or second) bidding and makes for a fairer auction as in a live-room auction situation.

Please bid in good time before the end of the auction, delaying your bid to the last seconds may disadvantage you if your connection slows or you lose internet connectivity.

The auctioneer is not responsible for any tech issues, power outage or error messages which hampers or eliminates an individual's opportunity to bid.

It is the bidder's responsibility to ensure the bid has been lodged with the auctioneer. It is therefore beneficial to bid on your chosen lot at your earliest opportunity.

The auctioneer accepts no responsibility for bids that are not received or are received late and reserves the right to reject any bid without notice.

Minimum online bidding increments:
£50,000 - £250 minimum bid
£50,001 to £150,000 - £500 minimum bid
£150,001 to £250,000 - £1,000 minimum bid
£250,001 to £750,000 - £2,500 minimum bid
£750,001 to £1.5 Million - £5,000 minimum bid
£1.5 Million Plus - £10,000 minimum bid

Please note this bidding process applies specifically to online auctions.

More Information is available:

For more information call our auction experts on 0191 206 9335 or email auctions@pattinson.co.uk

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Heating supply: Gas
Electricity supply: National Grid
Water supply: Direct mains water
Sewerage supply: Standard UK domestic
Air conditioning: No
Mobile signal: Good

Construction

Construction materials: Brick and block

Building Safety

Known issues: Japanese Knotweed
Property at particular risk of floods and/or erosion: No
Has flooded in last five years: No
Has flood defences: No
Has planning permission or proposals for development that will affect property: No
Is on a coalfield or mining area: No

Rights and Restrictions

Is listed building: No
Is conservation area: No
Has public right of way: No
Has accessibility adaptations: No
Has restrictions: No
Has required access (easements, servitude or wayleaves): No

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