Summary - Flat 12 Bench Apartments, 22, Kings Bench Street SE1 0QX
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Spacious two-bedroom duplex with large terrace and private parking in central SE1, near top schools.
- Large 2-bed duplex across top two floors, c.1,061 sqft
- Large southwest terrace plus west-facing balcony
- Secure off-street private parking space included
- Two bathrooms; adaptable open-plan living/study upstairs
- Long lease (979 years); leasehold with £300 ground rent
- One-year-old boiler and smart radiators; double glazing
- Broadband speeds in area reported slow; check connectivity
- Local crime levels above average; gated development reduces noise
Set across the top two floors of Bench Apartments, this 2-bedroom duplex offers generous space, a large southwest terrace and a secure off-street parking space — rare for central SE1. The layout gives two double bedrooms and two bathrooms on the lower level, with an open-plan living/study above that opens directly onto a sun-catching terrace. Floor-to-ceiling glazing and a west-facing balcony bring light into both levels, while modern finishes and integrated appliances keep day-to-day living straightforward.
Practical comforts include mains gas central heating with a one-year-old Worcester Bosch boiler, Tado smart radiators, double glazing and a very long lease (979 years). At about 1,061 sq ft the apartment feels more like a townhouse than a typical flat, offering adaptable space for home working, family life or a city-base for professionals. The property sits in the Charles Dickens Primary School catchment area and is walking distance to Borough Market, Southbank and multiple transport links.
Be aware of a few material points: the property is leasehold (ground rent £300) and council tax is above average. Broadband speeds in the area are reported as slow despite excellent mobile signal. Local crime levels are above average for the area; the home is set on a quiet street within a gated development which helps with privacy and security but buyers should satisfy themselves on safety and insurance matters.
Overall, this is a spacious, well-presented duplex for buyers who want a private outdoor space and parking in central London. It will particularly suit families wanting good primary schools nearby or professionals seeking a distinctive, roomy city home with the flexibility to use the upper floor as living, studio or guest space.
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