1 bed flat for sale

Tavistock Road, Croydon CR0

1 Bedroom, First Floor Flat, Flat 4, Saxon Lodge, 1A Tavistock Road, Croydon, CR0 2AL

Overview

Hammer Price Homes are pleased to present for sale by online auction this 1 bedroom first floor flat in Croydon. The sale is recommended for cash buyers only.

The property briefly comprises: To the first floor, an entrance hallway leading to a reception room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.

Outside there is an allocated parking space numbered 4. The location of this can be seen outlined in a red boundary line on the Official Copy (Title Plan) - SGL435401.

The property requires full renovation throughout, and this sale is recommended for cash buyers only due to the general condition and lease length; we feel it may be difficult to obtain lending via a traditional mortgage on the property. If you are looking to finance the purchase through a traditional mortgage then please ensure that you have checked with your lender prior to bidding. There will be no grounds for the buyer to withdraw from the sale with a return of the reservation fee citing issues around the condition of the property, for any issues in financing the purchase, or for any information within the searches. The property is sold as seen.

To view the property please visit the Hammer Price Homes website, register as a buyer and book in for a viewing.

Location

The property is situated on Tavistock Road, within close proximity to excellent local amenities including a vast array of shopping facilities, restaurants and bars. East Croydon British railway stations are both less than a mile away, providing fast and frequent trains to London, and The M25 / M23 can be joined at both Coulsdon and Godstone/Caterham offering access to Gatwick Airport and Bluewater Shopping Centre, so commuting will never be a problem.

Special Conditions

This sale is recommended for cash buyers only due to the general condition lease length; we feel it may be difficult to obtain lending via a traditional mortgage on the property. There will be no grounds for the buyer to withdraw from the sale with a return of the reservation fee citing issues around the condition of the property, for any issues in financing the purchase, or for any information within the searches. The property is sold as seen.

60 days to complete.

Tenure / Management information

Tenure - Leasehold (83 years remaining) – Land Registry documents are available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website.

Service Charge: £1112.13 Half Yearly Service Charge paid in advance as listed in the LPE1 form. Service charge accounts for year end 2022,2023 and 2024 are available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website.

Ground Rent: £60 per annum The Managing Agents have advised that this is not collected at the moment.

Freeholder Information: Highzone Croydon Limited

Management pack information – LPE1 has been obtained from the management company and contains useful information regarding the management company rules and charges etc. Please note that any arrears relating to the current owner will be settled by the solicitor handling the probate administration on completion. Arrears will not pass to the buyer. The LPE1 and other supporting documents, including the Fire Risk Assessment and Asbestos Report, are available for download from the Hammer Price Homes Website.

Section 20 notice: Whilst a section 20 notice has not been served to residents, the LPE1 Form states that works are planned within the next 2 years for External repairs & redecorations.

Asbestos Report – Please see Asbestos Report uploaded to Hammer Price Homes website.

Fire Compliance – Please see Fire Risk Assessment uploaded to Hammer Price Homes website.

Lease: A copy of the lease and other Land Registry documents are available for download.

Other information

The Administrator / Solicitor dealing with the estate has never lived at the property and therefore has limited knowledge. The below information has been provided to the best of our knowledge and should not be relied on in full. Please note due to the nature of the property some of the services may be isolated.

Council Tax Band – C
EPC Rating – D

Utilities:
Primary source of Water Supply: Assumed Mains
Primary source of Electricity Supply: Assumed Mains
Primary source of Gas Supply: No Gas System Present
Source/s of heating: Room Heaters, electric (information taken from EPC Certificate)
Primary arrangement for Sewerage/Drainage: Due to the property being on a residential street, it is assumed that it is connected to a public sewer.

Searches

Searches have been ordered and will be made available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website prior to the bidding taking place. The winning bidder will be required to pay for the search pack which is £300 (Inc. VAT), this is payable at the same time as the reservation fee. Prospective buyers are to review all searches available prior to bidding.

Auction Details

** Recommended for cash buyers only. 60 days to complete**

Auction ends – Thursday 16th October 2025 at 1:00pm (Subject to anti-sniping).
Bidding Window Opens – Tuesday 14th October 2025 at 12:00pm (Bidding will not be possible until this time).
Starting price - £128,000 (Reserve price is higher & unpublished, typically the starting price will be 15 – 20% below the Reserve figure as per our Buyer Terms)

Fees

All fees are payable by bank transfer only (we do not take card payments).

Reservation Fee – Please note that there is a Reservation Fee (3.6% of the eventual sale price, Including VAT) payable by the buyer within 2 hours of winning the auction. The reservation fee does not constitute part of the sale price, this is the auctioneer’s fee and is to be paid over & above the sale price paid to the Vendor.
Searches –The buyer is required to pay £300 (Inc. VAT) for the search pack. This is payable at the same time as the reservation fee.

Viewings

To view the property please visit the Hammer Price Homes website, register as a buyer and book in for a viewing. Bidding is only permitted for those who have viewed. Viewers must stick to their time precisely.

Property Details

Approx. Gross internal floor area – 452 sq ft / 41.98 sq M

First Floor
Comprises of an entrance hallway leading to these rooms:
Reception Room – 13’1 x 10’9 (3.98m x 3.28m)
Kitchen – 9’1 x 7’4 (2.77m x 2.24m)
Bedroom 1 – 10’3 x 9’3 (3.12m x 2.90m)
Bathroom – No Measurements Taken

Parking
Allocated Parking Space

Proof & Source of funds

In order to satisfy our Anti-Money Laundering obligations, winning bidders are required to complete their source of funds questionnaire within 24 hours of the close of the auction. This will detail how they will finance the purchase and provide supporting evidence as to the source of the funds (such as bank statements). It is advised that anybody bidding on a property prepares this information prior to taking part in an auction so that it is readily available. See our buyers faq’s for further information.

Current proof of funds may also be requested from registered buyers, prior to enabling their account for bidding, as part of our affordability checks.

How to make an offer

Offers can only be made via the online auction in the form of a bid once the bidding window has opened. No offers will be accepted outside of the auction process.

Once a sale has been agreed (STC) and a price agreed then no further price negotiation will take place. This sale price is fixed at the winning auction price and the buyer honoured to pay it. Any subsequent attempt by the buyer to contact the vendor direct to renegotiate on price would hold the buyer in breach of our terms. Should the buyer withdraw then they may have to forfeit the reservation fee. Please read the buyer terms and faq’s on the site for more details.

This is a probate property and is sold as seen. The Administrator / Solicitor dealing with the estate has never lived at the property so may not be able to answer the usual pre-contract questions or provide a property information form.