£400,000 /Sale price

If buying your first home is meant to feel exciting (and not overwhelming), this smart and spacious apartment might just get you there.Set on the second floor of a secure, gated development, and just two minutes from Streatham Hill Station, this is the kind of home that quietly makes life easier. The apartment is in exceptional condition — honestly, it still feels like a show home — so there’s no to-do list waiting for you, just the fun bit: moving in.The reception room is a great, sociable space and opens straight onto a generous private balcony overlooking the beautiful communal gardens. Morning coffee? Evening glass of wine? A bit of fresh air after a long day? This spot has you covered.The development itself has a really cool, village-style feel, with an on-site gym (no excuses now) and a concierge, which is especially reassuring if this is your first step onto the property ladder and means there’s somone on hand to accept those deliveries!And then there’s the location. Step outside and you’re spoilt for choice with independent cafes, shops and restaurants on your doorstep. Fancy a mid-week cinema deal or a lazy Sunday film? The Odeon on Streatham High Road is right there — and best of all, you can stroll home afterwards.Offered with no onward chain, this is a home that’s modern, low-maintenance and full of feel-good energy — a brilliant first buy in a location that just keeps getting better.