Summary - Defoe House, London City Island, London, E14 E14 0TW
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Bright one-bedroom with river views, private balcony and full residents’ leisure facilities..
14th-floor east-facing apartment with river views and private balcony (c.64 sq ft)
Open-plan living with built-in bedroom storage across c.590 sq ft
Access to residents' Social Club, gym, pool, sauna and 24-hour concierge
Short walk to DLR and Jubilee Line stations and plentiful local amenities
Long 999-year lease — new build leasehold (suitable for buyers and investors)
Community heating scheme may affect costs and individual control
Council tax above average; annual ground rent £500
High-floor property — lift dependence and less late-afternoon sun
Set on the 14th floor of Defoe House, this one-bedroom apartment offers a bright, east-facing living space with river views and a private balcony (c.64 sq ft). The open-plan layout and built-in bedroom storage make efficient use of the c.590 sq ft footprint; the high ceilings and large windows emphasise light and space. Residents benefit from the London City Island Social Club and on-site leisure facilities including a gym, pool, sauna and steam rooms.
The development provides practical conveniences for urban life: 24-hour concierge, easy access to DLR and Jubilee Line connections and local shops and cafés. The property is a new-build leasehold with a long 999-year lease, which removes typical short-lease concerns and supports both first-time buyers and buy-to-let purchasers seeking a modern, low-risk tenure.
Buyers should note a few factual downsides: the apartment is on a community heating scheme, which can affect running costs and control; council tax is above average; and there is an annual ground rent of £500. The east-facing aspect brings morning light but less late-afternoon sun. As a high-floor home, lift access is essential. Photos are illustrative; individual layouts and finishes may vary.
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