Summary - ST. ANDREWS MANSIONS, 157 FLAT 2 LOWER CLAPTON ROAD LONDON E5 8EX
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Large, newly renovated two-bed in Clapton with high ceilings and long lease.
Large 905 sq ft two-bedroom apartment with high ceilings and period features
A spacious, beautifully restored two-bedroom apartment occupying the first floor of an Edwardian mansion block in Lower Clapton. With 905 sq ft, high ceilings and intact period detailing — cornicing, ceiling roses and an original fireplace — the flat feels larger than many two-bed London properties and benefits from sympathetic, newly completed refurbishment.
Practical positives include double glazing, gas central heating with a modern boiler, a well-equipped kitchen and clever bespoke storage (including mezzanine bed in the second bedroom). The long lease (144 years remaining) and low ground rent (£50) make this a straightforward leasehold purchase for a first-time buyer or couple seeking a character home close to parks and strong Overground connections.
Be candid about the neighbourhood context: the wider area is classed as deprived and local recorded crime is high, so buyers should view streets at different times and consider security measures. The building’s solid brick construction likely lacks cavity insulation, which may mean higher heating bills unless insulation works are carried out. There is no flood risk, council tax is affordable and transport and local amenities are excellent.
Overall this is a turn-key period flat with character and flexible living space offered at a sensible price point for the area. It will suit buyers who prioritise size, original features and proximity to green space and transport, and who are comfortable buying in a lively inner-city neighbourhood where some additional security or energy-efficiency work may be considered later.
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