Top-floor two-bedroom period conversion with open-plan living
Set on the top floor of a period conversion, this compact two-bedroom flat combines character details with contemporary finishes across an open-plan living area. Light enters from the building's upper aspect, creating a bright living and kitchen space finished to a bespoke standard. Both bedrooms are doubles and there is useful built-in storage, making the layout efficient for everyday living.
The location is a principal selling point: minutes from Aldgate East and Aldgate stations with direct links across the City and connections to the Elizabeth Line. Local amenities are extensive — shops, cafés, restaurants and convenience stores are all within easy walking distance, and transport options make central work locations very accessible.
Practical facts are straightforward: a long lease (166 years) provides security; double glazing is fitted though installation date is unknown; heating is by mains-gas boiler and radiators. Typical inner-city considerations apply — the neighbourhood is multicultural and busy with a sizeable student population, the wider area scores as deprived and crime levels are average. Service charge is approximately £3,600 per year, which buyers should factor into running costs.
This flat will suit a first-time buyer seeking an affordable route into central London or an investor targeting strong rental demand near transport hubs and universities. The property's solid-brick construction and period bones give scope for modest improvements — adding insulation or checking glazing age could reduce long-term running costs — but the home is in good presentable condition and ready to occupy.