Summary - ST. CLEMENTS HOUSE, 12 FLAT 30 LEYDEN STREET LONDON E1 7LL
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Large private roof terrace with clear City skyline views
One double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and built-in storage
Lift access and porter service in Art Deco building
Long lease — 977 years remaining
Service charge approximately £3,000 per year
Ground rent circa £500 per year; council tax above average
Heating via electric storage heaters (no gas central heating)
Located in a very high crime-rate area; inner-city lifestyle trade-offs
A bright one-bedroom apartment in an attractive Art Deco block, positioned conveniently between Spitalfields Market and Liverpool Street. The open-plan living/kitchen leads to a large private roof terrace with clear City skyline views — a rare outdoor space for central London living. The double bedroom includes a walk-in wardrobe and built-in storage, making everyday living straightforward.
The building offers lift access and a porter service, and the property benefits from a very long lease (977 years). The apartment is average-sized at 617 sq ft, with double glazing and modern finishes from its early-2000s construction, suiting a first-time buyer seeking central location and outdoor space.
Practical costs and local context are important. Service charges are circa £3,000pa with ground rent around £500pa; council tax is above average. Heating is by electric storage heaters rather than gas, and broadband speeds are average. The area is an inner-city, multicultural neighbourhood with excellent transport but a very high local crime rate — factor security and lifestyle trade-offs when assessing suitability.
This flat offers strong central location, outside space and long leasehold security, but comes with meaningful running costs and urban context. It works well for a buyer prioritising proximity to the City, lifestyle amenities and a private terrace, and who accepts higher service charges and central‑London living compromises.
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