1 bed flat for sale

Chatsworth Road, Croydon CR0

1 Bedroom, First Floor Flat, Flat 9, Le Chateau, 18, Chatsworth Road, Croydon, CR0 1HA

Overview

Hammer Price Homes are pleased to present for sale by online auction this 1 bedroom first floor flat in Croydon.

The property briefly comprises: To the first floor, an entrance hallway leading to a lounge, kitchen, 1 bedroom and a bathroom.

Outside there are well maintained communal gardens, a detached garage and store.

The property requires full renovation throughout, and this sale is open for cash buyers only due to the general condition we feel the property is unmortgageable.

Auction Details

** Open for cash buyers only. 60 days to complete**
Auction ends – Wednesday 15th April 2026 at 12:00pm (Subject to anti-sniping).
Bidding Window Opens – Monday 13th April 2026 at 1:00pm (Bidding will not be possible until this time).
Starting price - £100,000 (Reserve price is higher & unpublished, typically the starting price will be 15 – 20% below the Reserve figure as per our Buyer Terms)

Special Conditions

This sale is open for cash buyers only due to the general condition; we feel the property is unlikely to be mortgageable. 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 concerning information within the searches. The property is sold as seen.

60 days to complete.

Buyer Registration and 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.

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.

Tenure/Management information

Tenure – Share of Freehold – Land Registry documents are available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website. The buyer will obtain a share in the management company which owns the freehold.
Leasehold (42 years remaining) – Land Registry documents are available for download from the Hammer Price Homes website. The Directors of the management company which owns the freehold are happy to issue a 999 year lease for no costs except their legal fees.
Service Charge: £1,880 per annum (for period 1st October 2025 – 31st March 2026)
Ground Rent: Not payable
Freeholder Information: Le chateau residents company 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 are available for download from the Hammer Price Homes Website
Lease: A copy of the lease and other Land Registry documents are available for download.

The conveyance documents dated 7th June 1858 and 30th August 1898 are not available at the Land Registry for download. An indemnity policy for any missing conveyance documentation can be sourced during the conveyancing process should the buyer wish.

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.

Other Property 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 – C
Utilities:
Primary source of Water Supply: Assumed Mains
Primary source of Electricity Supply: Assumed Mains
Primary source of Gas Supply: Information Unknown
Source/s of heating: Electric Storage Heaters (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.

Location

The property is positioned in the The Chatsworth Road Conservation Area, ideal for commuters being just 0.6 miles from East Croydon mainline station offering links into London Bridge and Victoria Stations in circa 15 minutes as well as the express service to Gatwick Airport. Croydon Town Centre offers a range of shops, bars and restaurants along with the planned Westfield development whilst the open space of Park Hill Park is in close proximity.

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 place a bid

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.