2 bed flat for sale

Albert Road, London SE25

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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.

Pattinson Auction are working in Partnership with the marketing agent on this online auction sale and are referred to below as 'The Auctioneer'.

This auction lot is being sold either under conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer in partnership with the marketing agent.

The property is available to be viewed strictly by appointment only via the Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Bids can be made via the Marketing Agents or via The Auctioneers website.

Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between both any marketing agent and The Auctioneer in order that all matters can be dealt with effectively.

The property is being sold via a transparent online auction.

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Our verification process is in place to ensure that aml procedure are carried out in accordance with the law.

A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers’ obligations and sellers’ commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price of the property. The deposit will be a contribution to the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 4.5% inc VAT (subject to a minimum of 6,000 inc VAT) is also required to be paid upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price and consideration should be made by the purchaser in relation to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with overall purchase costs.

Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may believe necessary or beneficial to the customer to pass their details to third party service suppliers, from which a referral fee may be obtained. There is no requirement or indeed obligation to use these recommended suppliers or services