Summary - Rolls Road, London, SE1 SE1 5HB
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact SE1 flat near Bermondsey transport, cafés and parks.
- Compact 555 sqft two-bedroom flat, first-floor position
- Open-plan reception plus separate fitted kitchen
- Mains gas boiler and radiators; double glazing (pre-2002)
- Mid-1960s block; communal exterior needs maintenance/scaffolding
- Cavity walls assumed uninsulated; potential energy upgrade needed
- Leasehold tenure — check remaining term and service charges
- Above-average local crime; consider security improvements
- Excellent transport links and nearby amenities, cafés, parks
Set on the first floor of a 1960s block in South Bermondsey, this compact two-bedroom flat offers straightforward city living with excellent transport links and local amenities on your doorstep. The layout combines an open-plan reception with a separate fitted kitchen, making efficient use of the 555 sqft footprint for everyday life and entertaining.
The property is well-located for commuters and benefits from nearby cafés, parks and highly rated local schools. Practical features include mains gas central heating with a boiler and radiators, and double glazing already installed (pre-2002).
Buyers should note this is a leasehold property in a mid-20th-century building that shows external wear and requires communal maintenance; scaffolding and repairs are visible. The cavity walls are assumed uninsulated, and the glazing is older, so further improvement works could be needed to upgrade thermal performance.
This flat suits a first-time buyer or investor seeking a reasonably priced SE1 entry point with potential to add value through targeted refurbishment. Be realistic about ongoing communal maintenance and the area's higher-than-average crime statistics when weighing convenience against costs and security improvements.
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