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***Vendor‘s comments:*** "e;Five years ago, I had been
searching for a home as a first-time buyer when I wandered into
this property; I made an offer very soon after. I immediately fell
in love with the natural light shining into the kitchen and living
room. It has the added bonus of being at the top and back of the
building, so it is peacefully quiet and private. The two floors
make this apartment feel like a house, and over the years, it has
become our home, my partner and me.
We love the openness of the downstairs space and we added the
bespoke plantation shutters to create a cosy and welcoming area to
relax and cook in. The kitchen and living room have hosted many
dinner parties and get-togethers with friends; we’ve got so many
good memories here. A designated parking space on the driveway has
meant parking was never a concern, and there is ample space on the
roads nearby for when visitors come to stay.
Upstairs, we have two lovely bedrooms, both doubles—a rare find.
We have the bonus of an en-suite shower, which has come in handy
when hosting friends and family from afar. The second room doubles
as a spare bedroomoffice and has been so useful when working
remotely and having family and friends to stay with. One of the
other key things we added to the master bedroom is the bespoke,
built-in wardrobes and drawers, so we now have plenty of storage.
If that‘s not enough, there is also access to the loft via the
second bedroom, which has electricity and a boarded floor, which is
again a great plus in terms of extra storage. There is also space
under the stairs that we are currently using as a mini-utility
room.
The communal garden, shared between just five of the apartments,
is peaceful and low-maintenance. Again, the morning-to-afternoon
sunshine falls directly onto the garden, making it the perfect
space to relax with a picnic or run around with kids! We also have
a bike store at the front of the property.
The building warranty is still in place, and we have a low
service charge, providing us with great peace of mind and security.
The local area has many good primary and secondary schools, making
it a great option for families.
We’re in the middle of three well-connected stations: Elmers
End, Beckenham, and a quick bus or tram to East Croydon. Commuting
and getting to Gatwick Airport or into central London is quick and
easy. We often use the street parking near Elmers End to head into
the city for work or a date night uptown. We’re just a short walk
from West Wickham and Beckenham High Streets. Shops, pharmacies,
restaurants, and salons are all just 10 minutes away, and we often
take a wander to one of the many local independent coffee shops on
a Sunday morning. We also love the fact that we have so many
options on Deliveroo, with Croydon, Bromley, and Beckenham
restaurants in our catchment area. We will certainly miss having
all of the Boxpark options at our fingertips!
We have been very happy in our home and have loved living here.
We had planned to stay in Croydon for a good many more years,
especially with all the exciting development happening in East
Croydon, but we are moving due to changing jobs and wanting to be
closer to family. We’ll miss our lovely first home, but we look
forward to handing the keys to the next people who can make their
own home here."e;
Entrance
Open plan reception room
7.53m x 3.11m (24‘ 8"e; x 10‘ 2"e;)
Bedroom
3.17m x 4.44m (10‘ 5"e; x 14‘ 7"e;)
Bedroom two
2.61m x 3.17m (8‘ 7"e; x 10‘ 5"e;)
Bathroom
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