Summary - 81 BURR CLOSE LONDON E1W 1ND
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Light-filled flat near St Katharine’s Docks — move-in ready with update potential.
Private balcony overlooking the neighbourhood
Separate fitted kitchen; appliances dated, ventilation issues
Bright, spacious reception room with neutral decor
Approx. 491 sq ft — average-sized one-bedroom flat
Leasehold tenure with above-average service charge £4,842 pa
Community mains-gas heating; possible higher running costs
Slow broadband speeds despite excellent mobile signal
Very high local crime level — factor for buyers and insurers
Light, well-proportioned and quietly positioned, this 1-bedroom flat offers an easy entry into central London living. Bright reception space, a separate fitted kitchen and a private balcony give the apartment a comfortable flow and usable living area of about 491 sq ft. Neutral decor throughout makes it ready to move into or update to taste.
The location is a strong selling point: moments from St Katharine’s Docks, Tower Bridge and local amenities including supermarkets, cafés and transport links. Excellent mobile signal and proximity to bus and rail options make commuting straightforward. The apartment sits in an inner-city cosmopolitan neighbourhood popular with white-collar residents.
Buyers should note a number of material factors. The property is leasehold and carries a comparatively high service charge of £4,842 pa; ground rent is minimal. Heating is via a community mains-gas scheme and the block dates from 1967–1975 with cavity walls assumed to have no added insulation — this may affect running costs or future improvement scope. Broadband speeds are reported slow, and kitchen appliances are dated with some ventilation issues.
For a first-time buyer seeking a central base with variety of local amenities and scope to personalise, this apartment presents good immediate convenience and future potential. For investors or buyers prioritising low service costs and modern building fabric, the service charge, communal heating arrangement and potential energy-efficiency work are important considerations.
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