Summary - 10 Setchell Way SE1 5XS
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Affordable SE1 flat with scope to modernise and strong transport links.
Large reception room and separate kitchen, practical one-bedroom layout
Approximately 597 sq ft on the 1st floor with ground-floor entrance
Built circa 1976–82; property needs updating and modernisation
Leasehold: service charge ~£2,691 pa; ground rent listed £10 (confirm)
Community mains-gas heating; double glazing present, install date unknown
Excellent bus links and local amenities on Old Kent Road
Nearby outstanding and good-rated schools within walking distance
Local area shows high crime and deprivation; consider location implications
A spacious one-bedroom flat on the first floor with its own ground-floor entrance, offering sensible living space of about 597 sq ft. The apartment has a large reception room, a separate kitchen and a double bedroom — a practical layout for single buyers or couples seeking more room than a studio.
Located close to Old Kent Road, the property benefits from excellent bus links, nearby shops, supermarkets and local amenities. Several highly rated primary and secondary schools are within easy reach, and broadband and mobile signal are strong — useful for home working and everyday convenience.
The building dates from the late 1970s/early 1980s and the flat would benefit from updating; glazing install date is unknown and internal finishes are basic. The home is on a leasehold with an annual service charge of around £2,691 and a peppercorn ground rent shown as £10 (details should be confirmed). Heating is provided by a community mains-gas scheme.
Buyers should note the wider area records higher-than-average crime and local deprivation indicators. For first-time buyers or investors this flat represents an affordable entry to SE1 with scope to add value through cosmetic modernisation and careful management of ongoing service costs.
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