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Elgin Road, Croydon CR0

Property Reference: 3026842.

Luxury Studio on Elgin Road, East CroydonBoutique specification. Brilliant connections. Cleverly designed.

This is not the sort of studio room normally associated with shared accommodation.

At approximately 20 m², this beautifully finished studio on Elgin Road has been designed to make every centimetre work hard. The result is a genuinely private, self-contained-feeling space with the specification, materials and attention to detail you would expect to find in a high-end apartment development - while still benefiting from additional communal kitchen facilities elsewhere in the building.

And the location is exceptional.

East Croydon Station is around a 16-minute walk away, while Sandilands Tram Stop is approximately 4 minutes on foot. From Sandilands, the tram takes roughly 3 minutes to East Croydon, putting one of South London's best-connected stations within exceptionally easy reach.

From East Croydon, trains can reach London Victoria and London Bridge in around 15 minutes, with direct services also available to destinations including Gatwick Airport, Brighton, St Pancras International, Farringdon, Blackfriars and Peterborough. Whether you work in central London, travel regularly, commute to the City or need quick access to Gatwick, this is an unusually convenient base.

Small footprint. Exceptionally clever design.

The studio has been carefully planned around how somebody actually lives.

Rather than simply squeezing conventional furniture into a small room, the accommodation uses integrated, space-saving furniture and extensive built-in storage to allow the room to change function throughout the day.

There is a Murphy-style fold-away bed, allowing valuable floor space to be reclaimed when the bed is not required. A dedicated built-in desk/workspace provides a proper place to work or study, while the layout still allows space for a small dining area and sofa. Full-height fitted wardrobes provide substantial storage without cluttering the room.

It means that, despite its compact size, the studio can genuinely function as a bedroom, living room, dining space and home office.

Your own kitchenette - not just a token tea station

Within the studio itself is a beautifully integrated contemporary kitchenette finished with quartz worktops and dark cabinetry.

It includes:

• Two-ring induction hob
• Microwave with grill
• Fridge/freezer
• Washing machine
• Sink and preparation space
• Built-in storage

So for breakfast, coffee, lunch or everyday meals, there is no need to leave your room.

For anyone wanting to cook something more substantial, the building is arranged over three floors and each floor has its own communal kitchen equipped for full cooking. You therefore get the convenience and privacy of your own kitchenette without sacrificing access to a proper kitchen.

A genuinely premium en-suite

The en-suite has been treated as a proper bathroom rather than an afterthought.

It is finished in high-quality cappuccino marble tiling, with a contemporary vanity unit, chrome fittings and a glazed shower enclosure. Even the shower specification has been upgraded to include a large rainfall shower, giving the bathroom a noticeably more luxurious feel than would normally be expected from accommodation of this type.

Materials chosen like an apartment, not an HMO

One of the biggest differences becomes apparent when you look at the finishes.

The floor is real oak timber, rather than laminate or inexpensive vinyl. The internal doors, skirting boards and architraves use the same type of pre-finished oak joinery commonly specified in higher-end residential developments.

That detailing continues throughout the room: Oak cabinetry surrounds, quartz worktops, integrated storage, fitted furniture and a restrained contemporary colour palette all work together to create something that feels deliberately designed rather than merely converted.

Everything you need, entirely your own

The concept is simple: A compact private studio that lives much bigger than its floor area suggests.

You have your own en-suite shower room, kitchenette, washing machine, fridge/freezer, cooking facilities, workspace, dining space, storage and sleeping area - all within one carefully designed private room.

Then, when you need more extensive cooking facilities, a full communal kitchen is available on every floor.

For someone who values privacy, quality and outstanding transport connections, but does not need the expense or wasted space of a conventional one-bedroom flat, this offers a particularly compelling alternative.

Elgin Road gives you the convenience of East Croydon, the tram almost on your doorstep, rapid trains into central London and Gatwick, and a studio that has been designed with considerably more thought - and considerably better materials - than the typical HMO room.

Compact by design. Premium by specification. Exceptionally well connected.

Summary & Exclusions:
- Rent Amount: £1,195.00 per month (£275.77 per week)
- Deposit / Bond: £1,378.84
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Property comes unfurnished
- Available to move in from 04 October 2026
- Maximum number of tenants is 1
- Students welcome to enquire
- No Smokers
- Bills not included
- No Parking Available
- Property has garden access
- EPC Rating: D

If calling, please quote reference: 3026842

Fees:
You will not be charged any admin fees.

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