Summary - CUFF POINT FLAT 48 COLUMBIA ROAD LONDON E2 7PP
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free 12th-floor one-bedroom with balcony and included heating, moments from Columbia Road..
12th-floor one-bedroom with private balcony and wide city views
Chain-free sale — straightforward purchase for first-time buyers
Service charge c. £2,874 includes heating and hot water
Leasehold with 88 years remaining; ground rent £10 pa
Built 1976–82; concrete high-rise with mid-century/brutalist character
Apartment shows dated finishes and would benefit from modernisation
Area has excellent transport links but high crime and high deprivation
Total area c. 46.2 sqm (482 sqft) — compact, efficient urban layout
Set on the 12th floor of Cuff Point, this one-bedroom apartment offers a rare combination of city views and private outdoor space in the heart of Shoreditch. The bright reception room opens onto a balcony overlooking London, and the double bedroom plus efficient kitchen make it a straightforward, low-maintenance home for city living. Heating and hot water are covered by the service charge, simplifying bills.
This is an appealing chain-free purchase for a first-time buyer looking to get onto the Shoreditch market or an investor targeting strong local rental demand. The building sits seconds from Columbia Road Flower Market and within easy reach of Brick Lane, Hoxton Square and multiple transport links into the City, putting central London amenities on your doorstep.
Buyers should note material facts: the flat is leasehold with 88 years remaining, the annual service charge is c. £2,874 and ground rent is £10 per year. The building is a 1970s concrete high-rise with some dated interiors; the apartment would benefit from modernization to maximise value. The local area has high crime statistics and is classed as very deprived, which may influence long-term resale and rental perceptions.
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