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Kitley Gardens, Crystal Palace, London, SE19

London

£275,000

Listed on 29/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Flat
Area
812 sqft

Features

  • Balcony
  • Parking

Description

This two-bedroom maisonette is arranged over two floors and offers approximately 812 sq ft of accommodation. The upper level contains two bedrooms and a family bathroom, while the lower level has an open-plan reception room and fitted kitchen, with access to a private balcony. The property is described as requiring modernisation, giving a purchaser scope to update the interiors to their own requirements. The lease is stated to have approximately 955 years remaining. Parking is available on application. The listing quotes a service charge of £300 per month and an expected rental yield of approximately 7.2%; these figures should be checked against the lease and current rental evidence. Crystal Palace shops, cafés, restaurants, green spaces and transport links are described as nearby.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

72out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £275,000, this spacious two-floor maisonette is priced at £339/sq ft, well below the local average of £580/sq ft—a strong entry point for someone looking to acquire and add value. The generous open-plan reception and kitchen, large glazed windows and private balcony give the project a useful foundation, while the long lease and maintained communal grounds add appeal. The photographed interiors need a substantial overhaul: finishes are worn and dated, and the kitchen ceiling has flaking or discoloured areas. Limited photo coverage makes the renovation assessment further provisional.

This is a hands-on project rather than a cosmetic refresh, with scope to reshape the interior into a more contemporary home in a well-connected Crystal Palace location. The asking price is a clear strength, though the visible condition and the £300 monthly service charge are important parts of the buying decision.

Key opportunities

  • Rework the generous open-plan reception and kitchen into a cohesive living and entertaining space.
  • Refresh the worn flooring and marked finishes, using the large glazed windows and balcony to create a brighter, more contemporary feel.
  • Build on the two-floor layout, private balcony and maintained communal greenery to make the most of the home's indoor-outdoor appeal.

Key risks

  • The dated, worn photographed interiors and visible kitchen ceiling deterioration point to a substantial multi-area programme; plan time and budget for a full interior overhaul rather than a cosmetic refresh.

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Location

Kitley Gardens, Crystal Palace, London, SE19
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Anerley Rail Station

    0.6 miles

    Train · Anerley

  • Crystal Palace Rail Station

    0.6 miles

    Train · Crystal Palace

  • Norwood Junction Rail Station

    0.9 miles

    Train · South Norwood

  • Penge West Rail Station

    0.9 miles

    Train · Penge & Sydenham

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,039
Based on a loan of £206,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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