Summary - Rigel House, Hemming Street, E1 E1 5GB
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Bright fifth-floor apartment with balcony and roof terrace views.
Long lease (992 years) and EWS1 A1 rating
Open-plan living with floor-to-ceiling west-facing windows
Private balcony and communal roof terrace with city views
Underfloor heating throughout; modern, low-maintenance finishes
Approx 550 sq ft — compact one-bedroom layout
Community heating scheme rather than individual boiler
Very high local crime levels; area classed as deprived
Ground rent £250 (small) and affordable council tax
Set on the fifth floor of Rigel House, this one-bedroom apartment offers a compact, contemporary home with strong transport links and city views. Floor-to-ceiling west-facing glazing and a private balcony bring good natural light to the open-plan living space, while underfloor heating and modern finishes create low-maintenance, comfortable living.
The layout is efficient: a double bedroom with built storage, a neatly recessed kitchen, contemporary bathroom and a large utility cupboard. Residents benefit from secure cycle storage and a communal roof terrace with panoramic views across Canary Wharf and the City.
Practical strengths include an exceptionally long lease (992 years), an EWS1 A1 rating, fast broadband, excellent mobile signal and a modest ground rent. The property is well suited to a single buyer or couple seeking central East London living, and it presents straightforward buy-to-let potential given the location.
Buyers should note the surrounding area records very high crime levels and is classed as deprived; prospective purchasers may want to review local safety and amenity factors. Heating is via a community scheme, and the accommodation is compact — typical city flat proportions — so space is limited compared with larger homes.
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