Summary - St. Saviours Estate, Bermondsey SE1 3EF
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact one-bedroom flat with communal garden and parking — 0.8 miles from London Bridge.
One bedroom open-plan flat, approximately 420 sq ft
116 years lease remaining
Communal gardens and off-street parking included
Service charge about £1,696 per year
Small footprint suited to single occupant or couple
Higher local crime levels compared with borough average
Possible poor wall insulation — retrofit may be needed
Close to Bermondsey and London Bridge stations (walkable)
A compact one-bedroom flat on St Saviours Estate, positioned between Bermondsey and London Bridge, suits a first-time buyer or investor seeking central SE1 convenience. The open-plan living/kitchen creates a flexible living space while built-in storage and an external store keep clutter to a minimum. Communal gardens and an off-street parking space are valuable extras in this inner-city location.
The building dates from the late 1960s/early 1970s and presents typical estate architecture with external walkways and balconies; the flat has double glazing and mains gas central heating. The lease is long (116 years remaining) and annual costs are clear: a modest ground rent and a yearly service charge of about £1,696. Broadband and mobile signal are strong, and Bermondsey and London Bridge stations are within easy walking distance.
Buyers should note a few practical downsides: the flat is small (about 420 sq ft) and best suited to a single occupant or couple, the local area records higher crime levels, and the wider neighbourhood has pockets of deprivation. The block’s construction likely has uninsulated cavity walls, so purchasers wanting maximum energy efficiency should factor potential retrofit costs into their plans.
Overall this is a conveniently located, well-served SE1 flat with solid lease terms and useful communal amenities. It works well as an affordable city base or a lettable asset for investors prepared to accept the compact size and estate setting.
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