Summary - Flat 404, Alpha Court, 20 Calvin Street E1 6HF
2 bed 2 bath Flat
Contemporary central flat with balcony near Spitalfields market and transport.
Two double bedrooms with built-in storage and Juliette balconies
Open-plan reception/kitchen with sliding doors to private balcony
Well-lit, contemporary finish; double glazing throughout
Long lease remaining — 113 years
Service charge circa £3,645 pa; ground rent £440 pa
Council Tax Band F — described as expensive
Broadband speeds reported as very slow in the area
Local crime level reported as very high
Set on Calvin Street in the heart of Shoreditch, this two-bedroom flat offers contemporary, low‑maintenance city living with a private balcony and plenty of natural light. The open-plan reception and integrated kitchen create an easy flow for daily life and entertaining, while two double bedrooms provide useful space and built-in storage for city dwellers.
Practical details support confidence: a long lease of 113 years, double glazing, mains gas heating with boiler and radiators, and modern construction completed after 2012. Good transport links are nearby — Hoxton and Old Street stations — making commutes into the City straightforward.
Buyers should note ongoing costs and local conditions. The service charge is relatively high at about £3,645 per year and ground rent is £440 annually. Council Tax sits in Band F, described as expensive, and broadband speeds in the building are very slow. The local crime level is reported as very high; prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves about security and insurance implications.
Overall this is a well-presented, average-sized two-bedroom apartment suited to someone wanting a centrally located, modern home or a buy‑to‑let opportunity in a vibrant cultural area. Its strengths are location, light and contemporary finish; its limitations are running costs and local broadband and crime statistics.
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