Summary - ST. JAMES APARTMENTS, 1 FLAT 15 PRETORIA AVENUE LONDON E17 7DS
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Well-presented Victorian one-bedroom with private entrance and communal roof terrace, moments from St James Street.
Own private front door, second-floor Victorian apartment
Open-plan kitchen/reception; bright, move-in-ready presentation
Communal roof terrace and communal bike rack included
Leasehold — 93 years remaining
Service charge approx. £1,200 per year
Heating: electric storage heaters; solid brick walls likely uninsulated
Secondary glazing; modest energy efficiency and potentially higher bills
Area records very high crime rates; neighbourhood classed as deprived
Light and beautifully presented, this one-bedroom apartment sits on the second floor of a Victorian mid-terrace on St James Street. The flat benefits from its own front door, a bright open-plan kitchen/reception, a double bedroom and a contemporary bathroom — all arranged for easy, move-in-ready living. A communal roof terrace and bike rack expand the usable space and add sociable outdoor options.
Practical details are straightforward: leasehold with 93 years remaining, an average service charge of £1,200 per year, and council tax described as cheap. Heating is via electric storage heaters and the building has secondary glazing; the party walls are solid brick with assumed no insulation, so energy efficiency is modest and running costs may be higher than newer builds.
Transport and local life are major draws. St James Street Overground is within a few minutes’ walk for quick links into central London, and the Walthamstow Wetlands and extensive local amenities are close by. The neighbourhood is lively and cosmopolitan, appealing to young professionals and first-time buyers seeking convenience, cafés, markets and culture on the doorstep.
Be aware of a few notable negatives: the wider area records very high crime rates and the neighbourhood is classified as deprived, which may concern some buyers and affect insurance and resale. The apartment’s modest footprint (464 sq ft) suits a single occupant or couple rather than a family needing more space.
Overall this is a well-presented period flat that balances character and contemporary styling, best suited to buyers prioritising location, convenience and a sociable urban home rather than those seeking top-tier energy efficiency or absolute quiet.
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