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1 bedroom apartment for sale

Thicket Road, London SE20
Chain-free
Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
516
Added < 7 days

Key information

TenureAsk agent
Ground rent£0 per annum | review period: unconfirmed
Service charge£2,760 per annum
Council taxBand B

Features and description

  • Js1147
  • Fast links to London Bridge & Victoria
  • Peaceful, tree-lined residential street
  • Three stations within walking distance
  • Beautifully maintained shared garden
  • Morning lake walks on your doorstep
  • Independent cafés and bakeries nearby
  • Creative, village-style neighbourhood atmosphere
  • Cooler, quieter lower-ground setting

JS1147

Tucked away on one of Crystal Palace’s most sought-after residential streets, this lower-ground one-bedroom flat offers something increasingly rare in London: calm, space, and a genuine connection to nature, without sacrificing convenience.

Step outside and within a minute you’re wandering past the lake in Crystal Palace Park — a daily ritual that feels more like a countryside reset than a city commute. Many mornings begin and end with that walk, the noise of London fading as you arrive home. It’s hard to overstate how grounding it feels.

Inside, the flat has a cosy, warm, creative energy — more bohemian retreat than glossy showpiece. It’s a space that suits relaxed evenings, working from home, and hosting intimate dinner parties rather than chasing square-foot bravado. The layout flows easily, heats quickly in winter, and offers excellent privacy throughout.

The bedroom is a standout: generously sized, peaceful, and overlooking the beautifully maintained shared garden, which is rarely used by anyone else. Mature trees, weekly gardening, and birdsong make it feel more like a private backdrop than a communal space — a real hidden asset that photos never quite capture.

Location is where this flat truly shines. Three nearby stations provide fast, direct links into central London (London Bridge, Victoria, Shoreditch), while Crystal Palace itself has evolved into one of South London’s most characterful neighbourhoods. Independent cafés, destination bakeries, Everyman Cinema, yoga studios, fitness facilities, and over 150 restaurants sit alongside a strong creative community and a packed cultural calendar. The park’s ongoing multi-million-pound regeneration only adds to the long-term appeal.

Being lower ground brings a naturally quieter, more secluded atmosphere — cooler in summer, efficient in winter, and insulated from the pace of the street above. It also provides a smart way into one of Crystal Palace’s most desirable addresses, allowing access to the lifestyle and location without the premium often attached to upper-floor equivalents on the same road.

This isn’t a flat for someone chasing a flashy pad.

It’s for someone who values peace over polish, lifestyle over hype, and wants a grounded base that works equally well as a first home, a London retreat, or a bolt-hole between travels.

Arriving here doesn’t feel like coming back to London.

It feels like arriving somewhere calmer.

Lifestyle & Setting

> Moments from Crystal Palace Park & lake
> Set on one of Crystal Palace’s most sought-after streets
> Beautifully maintained shared garden

Connectivity

> 8-minute walk to Crystal Palace Station
> Direct trains to London Bridge & Victoria
> London Overground access to East London

Ownership & Practical Reassurance

> Share of Freehold
> 989-year lease
> No onward chain

Viewings Strictly by Appointment Only (Open morning strictly by appointment. Contact John Savage to reserve your time slot)

First Open Viewing: Saturday 28th February | 10:00am – 12:00pm




Area statistics

Crime score
High crime
10/10
Home prices (average)
1 bedroom apartments
£271,064

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eXp UK - South West
eXp UK - South West
114 St. Martin's Lane London, England WC2N 4BE
020 3641 1316
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