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For sale
£249,999
Wood Vale, London, SE23 3EA
1bedroom
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
568sq ft
Leaseholdtenure
Listed 6 May 2026 · Lewisham
How the price compares
This home£249,999£440 per sq ft
Median 1 bed in SE23£300k12 homes listed · £650 per sq ft
Difference-17%below the area median
Key features
- Chain Free
- Balcony
- City Views
- Off Street Parking
- Long Lease
- Great Location
- Excellent Transport Links
- EPC - C
About this home
Set on Woodvale Road in Forest Hill, this well-proportioned one bedroom ex-local authority apartment presents an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers or investors alike. Offered at £250,000 with a healthy 102 years remaining on the lease, the property combines affordability with long-term security.
The flat offers a bright and practical layout, with generous living space leading out to a private balcony—ideal for enjoying some outdoor space. The bedroom is well-sized, complemented by a functional kitchen and bathroom, making it a comfortable home ready to move into or personalise over time.
Further benefits include resident parking and excellent transport links nearby, providing easy access into Central London and beyond. Positioned within a well-connected and increasingly popular part of Forest Hill, this is a smart purchase in a location that continues to grow in demand.
Leasehold Lease Length: From 29th March 2004 to 14th January 2126 Ground Rent: £10 pa Service Charge: £1,900 pa Lewisham Council - Tax Band: A Energy Efficiency Rating: C
Property details
- Property type
- Apartment
- Size
- 568 sq ft / 53 sq m
- Council tax band
- A
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 102 years left
- Ground rent
- £10 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
- Service charge
- £1,900 per year
- Parking
- Yes
- Heating
- Double glazing, Central, Gas central
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises)
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Accessibility
- Lift access
Floorplan
Location
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- Honor Oak Park Station0.6 mi
- Forest Hill Station0.7 mi
- Crofton Park Station1.1 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in SE23 over the last 12 months: flat £405k · terraced £760k · semi-detached £970k · detached £1m.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Wood Vale London SE23 3DT | Semi-detached Freehold | 14 Aug 2026 | £1,550,000 |
| 21d, Wood Vale London SE23 3DS | Flat Leasehold | 14 Aug 2026 | £428,000 |
| 262 Wood Vale London SE23 3DZ | Flat Leasehold | 3 Jul 2026 | £420,000 |
| 4 Wood Vale London SE23 3EE | Terraced Freehold | 24 Apr 2026 | £550,000 |
| 344 Wood Vale London SE23 3DY | Flat Leasehold | 20 Apr 2026 | £350,000 |
| 21a, Wood Vale London SE23 3DS | Flat Leasehold | 17 Apr 2026 | £462,500 |
| 56 Wood Vale London SE23 3ED | Terraced Freehold | 2 Mar 2026 | £2,250,000 |
| Flat A, 47, Wood Vale London SE23 3DT | Flat Leasehold | 8 Dec 2025 | £485,000 |
| Flat 1, 130, Wood Vale London SE23 3EB | Flat Leasehold | 5 Dec 2025 | £430,000 |
| 166 Wood Vale London SE23 3EB | Flat Leasehold | 19 Nov 2025 | £355,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in SE23
Buying costs
Monthly repayment£1,251£25,000 deposit · £224,999 loan
Stamp Duty£2,500England rates
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Acorn, Forest Hill on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 6 May 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 06/05/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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