Summary - 1201, THANET TOWER, 6, CAXTON STREET NORTH E16 1XN
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
High-floor two-bed with concierge and swift connections for busy city commuters.
12th-floor two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with en-suite master
Open-plan living/kitchen maximises light and usable space
0.3 miles to Canning Town; 0.7 miles to Custom House Elizabeth Line
Communal roof garden and dedicated concierge service included
Long lease (238 years) reduces leasehold purchase risk
Small overall size: 561 sq ft — compact living footprint
Service charge ~£3,650 pa; ground rent £650 pa (notable ongoing costs)
Heating via community scheme; factor into service arrangements
This twelfth-floor two-bedroom apartment in Thanet Tower offers modern, convenient city living with strong transport links. The open-plan living/kitchen and two bathrooms suit sharers, young families or professionals seeking move-in-ready accommodation with a private en-suite and practical layout.
Residents benefit from a concierge, communal roof garden and frequent connections via Canning Town (0.3 miles) and Custom House (0.7 miles) — ideal for commuters to Canary Wharf, Stratford and central London. The long lease (238 years) reduces purchase risk compared with shorter-lease flats.
Buyers should note the property is relatively small (561 sq ft) and sits within a development with an average service charge (£3,650) and a comparatively high ground rent (£650). Heating is via a community scheme, and the local area scores as deprived despite low crime and fast broadband. These factors affect running costs and may influence mortgage or rental appeal.
Overall this is a convenient, well-connected modern apartment with practical communal amenities and clear commuter advantages; it will suit first-time buyers or investors prioritising access and low maintenance living, provided they factor in service charges and ground rent into ongoing costs.
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