Cintra Park, London, SE19

A fresh and modern studio flat in a period building, offered chain-free with a private entrance, long lease and low ground rent in a very convenient spot just beneath the buzzing Crystal Palace Triangle.

Location is everything with this ground floor, stylish flat, it’s incredibly quiet as it’s tucked away, but it is literally moments away from the Triangle. It has a large reception, with plenty of room for a large bed, a sofa, storage, and even a desk if needed. It overlooks the garden and gets good light due to its large double-glazed windows. With design touches such as vintage-style radiators and a stunning herringbone wood floor that’s easy to keep clean, it’s a warm and welcoming space.

A run of kitchen units with wooden worktops gives you the room you need to cook—not that you’ll need it because all the restaurants and cafes of Crystal Palace triangle are 0.3 miles away. Whether you fancy a breakfast bowl or a cheeky Thai, you’ll find so many options here. 

No space is wasted in the cleverly-designed bathroom, with its sleek green tiles and powerful shower. There are spotlights throughout which really light up the flat nicely and the whole flat is very well-maintained.

With no ground rent, a service charge of £100 and a long lease of 139 years, this flat is ready to move into and enjoy straightaway. Clean and fresh with plenty of light, it’s ideal if you have a busy lifestyle.

Cintra Park is a popular spot for commuters with a nice mix of houses and flats, it’s very residential and incredibly characterful with some very attractive architecture.

Local transport links are great. The flat is 0.2 miles from Crystal Palace station, where you can hop on the East London Line to Canada Water and Shoreditch High Street, as well as hopping on a direct train to London Bridge or Victoria. Catch a bus to Brixton or Blackheath for a night out or head into nearby East Dulwich, where you’ll find so many bars and restaurants, including some of the area’s best curry houses on Lordship Lane.

If you’re feeling active, there’s the Saturday morning Parkrun in Crystal Palace Park, as well as plenty of yoga studios in the area. If you prefer to relax, take your seat at the Everyman Cinema.

Crystal Palace Triangle is perfect for a low-key night out. Watch the football in the Sparrowhawk and sample south-east London’s best bangers and mash in The White Hart. There are two food markets: Haynes Lane where you can pick up ingredients from local food producers and sustainable farmers on a Saturday and Crystal Palace Park on Sunday, with all the bread, cheese and artisan bits and bobs you need for the week ahead.