2 Bed Flat, Lower Sydenham, SE6

2 bed flat in Lower Sydenham

Ground floor maisonette, repainted in October 24 with a footprint of just over 50 square metres

LOCATION The flat is within 10 minutes walk of Lower Sydenham Station. There is street parking. Shopping is also convenient, with a local Lidl just moments away, and Bell Green with superstores just a little further. The property backs onto leafy Southend Park, and there are attractive walks along the Pool river just close by.

The building itself is set back from road, with front garden and a tall hedge providing privacy. The back garden is enclosed, with sunny patio area, lawn, beds, and a garden shed.  The grass has had a rough time of it with previous tenants, but should look better in the spring. Happy to consider tenants with well-behaved pets, and the garden is quite suitable for dog owners.

FACILITIES The reception room has a seating area round the fireplace, and has enough space for dining table in the bay window. A wall-mounted TV is provided which you can licence if you wish to use it. There is some furniture. A sofa/mattresses for beds could be added by arrangement

In the kitchen there is a hob, oven, fridge and a small breakfast bar, and has direct access to the garden. The washer drier is located separately in the boiler cupboard next to the front door

The bathroom has a generously sized shower. There is a separate toilet and washbasin.

The main bedroom has extensive build-in storage along one wall and overlooks the back garden. The second bedroom which is accessed via the reception, currently has a single bed, but could fit a small double. Storage is also well provided for (cupboards are to the right - shown in the second photo of that room. 

The property is available semi-furnished. There is gas central heating, so the fireplace is not operational. The property is double glazed.

OPEN DAY: Viewing by arrangement which will be on Saturday 26th  October 2024

AVAILABLE following viewing, subject to completion of all credit checks and references and exchange of contract.

AFFORDABILITY: The Lewisham council tax banding is B – annually £1,585.  The EPC rating is D – which means that ‘on average’ the annual cost of heating, hot water and lighting would be £541. We want to ensure that as a tenant, you are genuinely able to afford the property. The basic affordability test can be found on the rentright website. The minimum earned income for a single person required to cover a £1,600 pcm rent is £48,000 per annum – before tax. This is a net (after tax) income of £38,000 per annum. If there are two people earning, the calculation is slightly different. Please review the HMRC tax service - estimate your take home pay pages  to estimate your NET incomes - But you would then need more than the £38,000 per annum. (or £3,167 pcm), £4.200 pcm if you are two adults.

If currently you are unable pass this affordability test, we wish you well with your search, but we will not be able to take forward your interest.