Summary - 104 Wyke Road, Fish Island E3 2XN
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Top-floor, chain-free one-bedroom with balcony, concierge and canal views — long lease.
One double bedroom with efficient open-plan living and storage cupboard
Private balcony with canal views and strong natural light
Top-floor position with lift access and concierge service
On-site gymnasium and communal landscaped spaces
Long lease (243 years) and EWS1 compliant; chain-free sale
Leasehold tenure; ground rent £300 per year payable
Community heating scheme — check communal running costs
Inner-city location; area shows deprivation and average crime rates
This sixth-floor one-bedroom apartment in Torchbearer Court offers low-maintenance, contemporary waterside living ideal for a first-time buyer or young professional. The open-plan living area with floor-to-ceiling windows opens onto a private balcony overlooking the Hertford Union Canal, delivering strong natural light and pleasant canal-city views. The building includes concierge, lift access and on-site gymnasium for daily convenience.
Practical ownership features include a long lease (243 years remaining), EWS1 compliance, and chain-free sale for a straightforward purchase. The flat is compact but efficiently laid out — a double bedroom, separate bathroom and a useful storage/utility cupboard — making it easy to manage and furnish. The property’s community heating is convenient, though buyers should note communal schemes can affect running costs.
Be clear about local context: Fish Island/Hackney Wick is an inner-city, creative neighbourhood with excellent transport links to Hackney Wick Overground and Stratford, plus strong local amenities and green spaces such as Victoria Park. At the same time, the wider area shows signs of deprivation and average crime levels; this is an urban location that will suit those seeking city living rather than a quieter suburban setting.
Key transactional facts are favourable — long lease, EWS1 status and chain-free — but buyers should budget for leasehold costs (ground rent £300 pa) and confirm service charge levels before committing. Overall, this is a tidy, contemporary canal-side one-bed that will appeal to first-time buyers and investors looking for a low-maintenance central London home with good transport and amenity access.
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