Summary -
20 WEST CADETS APARTMENTS,LANGHORNE STREET,WOOLWICH,SE18 4AU
SE18 4AU
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Characterful one-bedroom in historic West Cadets, chain-free with gated grounds and concierge.
Grade II listed first-floor conversion with period features and high ceilings
Open-plan living/kitchen; one double bedroom with fitted wardrobes
Chain-free and well presented throughout, 427 sq ft (small overall size)
Expansive communal grounds, gated entry, entry phone and 24-hour concierge
108 years remaining on lease (lease end 01/12/2133)
Service charge c. £3,233 pa and ground rent c. £300 pa (ongoing costs)
Listed status may restrict alterations and complicate finance/renovation
Located in area with very high recorded crime; consider security/insurance
Set within the striking Grade II–listed West Cadets building on the fringes of Woolwich Common, this chain-free one-bedroom apartment offers period character with modern comforts. The first-floor conversion benefits from high ceilings, sash windows and an open-plan living/kitchen that maximises the 427 sq ft footprint. Communal grounds include lawns, walkways and a historic cricket pitch; the development has gated entry, entry phone and 24-hour concierge.
Practical details suit a first-time buyer: 108 years remaining on a lease, no flood risk and convenient links — Elizabeth Line, Woolwich Arsenal and DLR are all within reach. Local amenities cover both high-street retail in Woolwich and smaller independent options in Charlton and Blackheath. Several well-regarded primary and secondary schools are close by.
Buyers should note material running costs and constraints: an annual service charge around £3,233 and ground rent of about £300, plus the building’s Grade II listing which can restrict alterations and may complicate mortgage or renovation plans. The apartment is small by modern standards and sits in an area with very high recorded crime levels, which some purchasers will want to factor into security and insurance considerations.
Overall, this apartment is best suited to a buyer wanting a stylish, characterful first home with good transport links and extensive communal grounds, prepared to accept listed-building limitations and the higher service costs that come with living in a historic development.
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