£1,095 pcm
(£253 pw)
Room to rentElgin Road, Croydon CR0
1 bath
EPC Rating: D
Just added
Available immediately
Unfurnished
House share
About this property
No Agent Fees
Students Can Enquire
Property Reference Number: 3061629
Property Reference: 3061629.
Luxury Compact Studio on Elgin Road, East CroydonAround 16 m² - but designed to live far larger than its footprint
This is a very different proposition from a conventional small studio or a typical HMO room.
At approximately 16 m², this studio is compact, but almost every part of it has been designed around efficiency, flexibility and quality. The result is a space that feels considered, private and genuinely liveable - with a specification that is far closer to a high-end apartment than standard shared accommodation.
It is in the same exceptionally well-connected Elgin Road location, with Sandilands Tram Stop around a 4-minute walk away and East Croydon Station approximately 16 minutes on foot. From Sandilands, the tram takes roughly 3 minutes to East Croydon.
From East Croydon, trains can reach London Victoria and London Bridge in around 15 minutes, with direct services to Gatwick Airport, Brighton, St Pancras International, Farringdon, Blackfriars, Peterborough and many other destinations. For anyone commuting into London, travelling regularly or needing easy airport access, the location is difficult to beat.
Compact, but exceptionally well thought out
The key to this studio is the layout.
Rather than trying to squeeze a conventional bedroom, living room and dining area into one small space, the room has been designed so that different areas can perform more than one function.
The centrepiece is the Murphy bed, which folds neatly away when not in use. Once closed, the room immediately transforms from a bedroom into a proper living space.
In daytime mode, there is room for:
Then, when it is time to sleep, the full-size bed folds down in seconds.
That flexibility is what makes the room work so well. You are not permanently living around a bed.
A proper working and living environment
The integrated desk provides a genuine home-working area rather than simply a shelf with a chair pushed underneath it.
There is space for a laptop, lighting and everyday work items, while the room still accommodates a sofa and dining area.
For somebody working hybrid hours, studying or simply wanting a room that does not feel like a bedroom all day, this is a significant advantage.
The layout also creates a proper distinction between sleeping, working, dining and relaxing - something that many larger studios fail to achieve.
Your own private kitchenette
The studio has its own integrated kitchenette finished to a very high standard.
It includes:
So day-to-day cooking, breakfast, coffee, lunch and laundry can all be handled without leaving the room.
For more substantial cooking, the building is arranged over three floors and each floor also has a communal kitchen equipped for full cooking.
That gives you the convenience of private facilities without losing access to a larger kitchen when you need it.
A luxury en-suite, not an afterthought
The en-suite continues the same specification.
It is finished with high-quality cappuccino marble tiling, a contemporary vanity unit, chrome fittings and a glazed shower enclosure.
The shower itself includes a large rainfall shower head, giving the bathroom a much more premium feel than would normally be expected in a studio of this size.
The overall impression is much closer to a boutique hotel bathroom than a conventional HMO en-suite.
Materials that make the difference
The quality is not just cosmetic.
The flooring is real oak timber.
The internal doors, skirting boards and architraves are high-quality pre-finished oak joinery, of the type more commonly found in luxury residential developments.
The dark fitted cabinetry, oak surrounds, quartz worktops and marble bathroom all work together to create a very deliberate and cohesive finish.
This is important, because small spaces expose poor materials quickly. Here, the opposite is true: The closer you look, the better the specification becomes.
Everything you need in one private space
Despite being around 16 m², the studio manages to provide:
Sleeping space. Living space. Dining space. Workspace. Storage. Kitchenette. Laundry facilities. And a private en-suite.
That is the strength of the design.
For someone who does not need a large flat, but still wants privacy, quality, excellent transport connections and a genuinely attractive place to live, this studio offers a compelling alternative.
It is compact, but it does not feel compromised.
It has been designed to make every square metre count - and finished to a standard that is well above what you would normally expect from this type of accommodation.
Small footprint. Full functionality. Premium specification. Excellent connections.
***Parking Available on Site for £50/month***
Summary & Exclusions:
- Rent Amount: £1,095.00 per month (£252.69 per week)
- Deposit / Bond: £1,263.46
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Property comes unfurnished
- Available to move in from 04 October 2026
- Maximum number of tenants is 1
- Students welcome to enquire
- No Smokers
- Bills not included
- No Parking Available
- Property has garden access
- EPC Rating: D
If calling, please quote reference: 3061629
Fees:
You will not be charged any admin fees.
** Contact today to book a viewing and have the landlord show you round! **
Request Details form responded to 24/7, with phone bookings available 9am-9pm, 7 days a week.
OpenRent endeavours to make all property particulars as accurate and reliable as possible, however if you require any further clarification or information please contact us. When applying for a tenancy using the Rent Now process, you will be required to pay one month's rent and any deposit before moving in. This will be paid to OpenRent and released to the landlord once you have moved in. With OpenRent there are no administration fees to pay.
Luxury Compact Studio on Elgin Road, East CroydonAround 16 m² - but designed to live far larger than its footprint
This is a very different proposition from a conventional small studio or a typical HMO room.
At approximately 16 m², this studio is compact, but almost every part of it has been designed around efficiency, flexibility and quality. The result is a space that feels considered, private and genuinely liveable - with a specification that is far closer to a high-end apartment than standard shared accommodation.
It is in the same exceptionally well-connected Elgin Road location, with Sandilands Tram Stop around a 4-minute walk away and East Croydon Station approximately 16 minutes on foot. From Sandilands, the tram takes roughly 3 minutes to East Croydon.
From East Croydon, trains can reach London Victoria and London Bridge in around 15 minutes, with direct services to Gatwick Airport, Brighton, St Pancras International, Farringdon, Blackfriars, Peterborough and many other destinations. For anyone commuting into London, travelling regularly or needing easy airport access, the location is difficult to beat.
Compact, but exceptionally well thought out
The key to this studio is the layout.
Rather than trying to squeeze a conventional bedroom, living room and dining area into one small space, the room has been designed so that different areas can perform more than one function.
The centrepiece is the Murphy bed, which folds neatly away when not in use. Once closed, the room immediately transforms from a bedroom into a proper living space.
In daytime mode, there is room for:
- A dedicated desk/workstation
- A small sofa
- A dining table and chairs
- Substantial built-in wardrobe storage
- Generous usable floor space
Then, when it is time to sleep, the full-size bed folds down in seconds.
That flexibility is what makes the room work so well. You are not permanently living around a bed.
A proper working and living environment
The integrated desk provides a genuine home-working area rather than simply a shelf with a chair pushed underneath it.
There is space for a laptop, lighting and everyday work items, while the room still accommodates a sofa and dining area.
For somebody working hybrid hours, studying or simply wanting a room that does not feel like a bedroom all day, this is a significant advantage.
The layout also creates a proper distinction between sleeping, working, dining and relaxing - something that many larger studios fail to achieve.
Your own private kitchenette
The studio has its own integrated kitchenette finished to a very high standard.
It includes:
- Quartz worktop
- Two-ring induction hob
- Microwave with grill
- Fridge/freezer
- Washing machine
- Sink
- Extensive fitted cupboards and shelving
So day-to-day cooking, breakfast, coffee, lunch and laundry can all be handled without leaving the room.
For more substantial cooking, the building is arranged over three floors and each floor also has a communal kitchen equipped for full cooking.
That gives you the convenience of private facilities without losing access to a larger kitchen when you need it.
A luxury en-suite, not an afterthought
The en-suite continues the same specification.
It is finished with high-quality cappuccino marble tiling, a contemporary vanity unit, chrome fittings and a glazed shower enclosure.
The shower itself includes a large rainfall shower head, giving the bathroom a much more premium feel than would normally be expected in a studio of this size.
The overall impression is much closer to a boutique hotel bathroom than a conventional HMO en-suite.
Materials that make the difference
The quality is not just cosmetic.
The flooring is real oak timber.
The internal doors, skirting boards and architraves are high-quality pre-finished oak joinery, of the type more commonly found in luxury residential developments.
The dark fitted cabinetry, oak surrounds, quartz worktops and marble bathroom all work together to create a very deliberate and cohesive finish.
This is important, because small spaces expose poor materials quickly. Here, the opposite is true: The closer you look, the better the specification becomes.
Everything you need in one private space
Despite being around 16 m², the studio manages to provide:
Sleeping space. Living space. Dining space. Workspace. Storage. Kitchenette. Laundry facilities. And a private en-suite.
That is the strength of the design.
For someone who does not need a large flat, but still wants privacy, quality, excellent transport connections and a genuinely attractive place to live, this studio offers a compelling alternative.
It is compact, but it does not feel compromised.
It has been designed to make every square metre count - and finished to a standard that is well above what you would normally expect from this type of accommodation.
Small footprint. Full functionality. Premium specification. Excellent connections.
***Parking Available on Site for £50/month***
Summary & Exclusions:
- Rent Amount: £1,095.00 per month (£252.69 per week)
- Deposit / Bond: £1,263.46
- 1 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Property comes unfurnished
- Available to move in from 04 October 2026
- Maximum number of tenants is 1
- Students welcome to enquire
- No Smokers
- Bills not included
- No Parking Available
- Property has garden access
- EPC Rating: D
If calling, please quote reference: 3061629
Fees:
You will not be charged any admin fees.
** Contact today to book a viewing and have the landlord show you round! **
Request Details form responded to 24/7, with phone bookings available 9am-9pm, 7 days a week.
OpenRent endeavours to make all property particulars as accurate and reliable as possible, however if you require any further clarification or information please contact us. When applying for a tenancy using the Rent Now process, you will be required to pay one month's rent and any deposit before moving in. This will be paid to OpenRent and released to the landlord once you have moved in. With OpenRent there are no administration fees to pay.
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