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Gorse Road, Croydon, CR0

South East

£190,000Guide Price

Listed on 28/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Flat
Area
636 sqft

Description

Offered at auction, this two-bedroom ground-floor apartment is being sold with no onward chain and a new long lease. The accommodation comprises a spacious lounge, separate kitchen, three-piece bathroom and two double bedrooms. The flat is described as requiring modernisation, providing scope for a purchaser to update the interiors to their requirements.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

76out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £190,000, this two-bedroom flat is priced well below the local average at £299 per sq ft versus £439, making the asking price a clear opportunity to acquire. The spacious-looking lounge and tidy bedrooms provide a usable base, while the older kitchen, flooring and finishes offer scope for a light, personal refresh. The maintained shared frontage and no-onward-chain sale add to the appeal.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire at a notably below-average local price per square foot.
  • Refresh the older kitchen, flooring and interior finishes to give the flat a more contemporary feel.
  • Build on the usable lounge and tidy bedrooms as a practical starting point for a light project.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Gorse Road, Croydon, CR0
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Addington Village Tram Stop

    0.8 miles

    Tram · Addington

  • Fieldway Tram Stop

    1.1 miles

    Tram · Forestdale

  • Gravel Hill Tram Stop

    1.1 miles

    Tram · Forestdale

  • West Wickham Rail Station

    1.1 miles

    Train · West Wickham

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Finance

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Illustrative repayments based on the asking price, not a mortgage offer.

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£718
Based on a loan of £142,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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