Dorrington Court, South Norwood Hill, London SE25

Perched atop South Norwood Hill, this two-bedroom ground-floor apartment overlooks the deep canopies of Beaulieu Heights, a nearby stretch of ancient woodland. Its interiors have been thoughtfully updated by the current owners to enhance the generous light that pours in. Mid-century-built Dorrington Court is a 15-minute walk from the Crystal Palace triangle and is close to Crystal Palace and Norwood Junction stations.

The Tour

Access to the apartment is via a communal hallway, lit from the west by floor-to-ceiling windows. On entry, a hallway opens onto the kitchen and living space. The kitchen has undergone a complete renovation; it now has an oak worktop, minimalist white cupboard fronts and a cork-tiled floor. The space is utilised efficiently with an integrated dishwasher, fridge and washer/dryer.

The living room's broad proportions are well-lit by a run of windows; the apartment's slight elevation (due to the topography of the site and building's orientation) affords an unobstructed and especially verdant treetop-skimming view. Fitted shelves run along one side and reeded glass doors funnel light into the hallway and kitchen.

An internal hallway with built-in storage leads to two bedrooms and a bathroom. Both bedrooms also have handy integrated storage and shelving. With the same aspect as the living room, the principal bedroom has similarly green views.

Outdoor Space

One of five brick-built buildings on the estate, Dorrington Court is surrounded by well-maintained communal rolling lawns that provide an expanse of flexible outdoor space. Come summer, its grassy banks make for a perfect picnicking spot.

The Area

The building is sited at the top of South Norwood Hill; from here, it is easy to access both Crystal Palace and Norwood Junction stations by foot or bus, while the SL6 Superloop bus stops opposite the building, concluding at Waterloo in around 40 minutes. Trains from Norwood Junction run to London Bridge in 12 minutes.

Crystal Palace is a 5 minutes bus away, and is abundant with independent shops, restaurants and bars; we've written more about our recommendations in the area in our Journal.

Dorrington Court is close to a number of green spaces, including Spa Wood, Beaulieu Heights, Grangewood Park, South Norwood Country Park and South Norwood Lake and Grounds.

There is an excellent range of independent shops, restaurants and cafés towards Norwood Junction, including Mama Dough pizzeria, Shelverdine Goat House Pub, The Craft Beer Cabin and Brown and Green Cafe. Local favourite Little Mouse is nearby and sells a good selection of wines and British cheeses.

Tenure: Share of Freehold
Tenure: Share of Freehold
Lease length: Approx. 999 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £1550 per annum
Ground Rent: None
Council Tax Band: C