Flat to rent in London SW17, 1 Bedroom

Featured in The Sunday Times' list of Best Places to live in Britain, Balham has a thriving high street which offers a wide selection of supermarkets, independent shops, bars (Bedford Park Pub) and restaurants as well as a street market (on Hildreth Street) and a weekly farmers' market. Moreover the local residents can benefit from two huge parks in Wandsworth Common and Tooting Bec Common.

Located on the first floor of this attractive building in the prestigious Heaver Estate, this one bedroom apartment benefits from views across the mature greenery of the communal gardens. The elegant living room, with high ceilings and ornate fireplace, is a light and bright space whilst the practical separate kitchen has been fitted with an array of contemporary wall and base units (fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, gas hob) and cleverly designed storage. The double bedroom is spacious (12'0 x10'4) and provides ample room for wardrobes and bedroom furniture. And finally there is the bathroom benefitting from a bath, basin and WC. Further benefit of this property includes an access to a communal garden at the back. This property is offered furnished and is best suited for a professional couple who needs to commute on a daily basis. Ritherdon Road is part of the Heaver Estate Conservation Area and, with its position adjacent to Tooting Bec Common, it is one of the most sought after roads in the area. The excellent shopping and transport options of Balham are within 0.6m and Tooting Bec Common offers open spaces, football pitches, tennis courts, the famous Tooting Lido and an outdoor cafe. A great thing to know about Balham is that its set in the Wandsworth Borough. Wandsworth features the cheapest council tax in the UK. For this property the council tax works out to; £662 per annum.