Summary - 28 MIDDLETON DRIVE LONDON SE16 6RZ
Chain free one-bedroom flat, 413 sq ft
0.4 miles to Canada Water Station; excellent transport links
Next to Surrey Water; close to Southwark Park and green space
Secure entry system and double glazing
Electric storage heaters; may be costly to run
EPC rating D; some modernisation likely required
Lease approx. 86 years remaining (leasehold)
Service charge around £1,700 pa; council tax affordable
Set within a riverside pocket minutes from Canada Water, this one-bedroom apartment offers a compact, chain-free entry to SE16 living. At 413 sq ft the layout is traditional and efficient—suitable for a first-time buyer or buy-to-let investor seeking proximity to transport and green space. Canada Water station is 0.4 miles away, with fast links to Canary Wharf, London Bridge and the West End.
The property sits next to Surrey Water and benefits from easy access to Southwark Park and the wider Canada Water masterplan regeneration. The building has a secure entry system, double glazing and standard ceiling heights; broadband and mobile signals are excellent. Council tax is described as affordable and flood risk is very low.
Buyers should note a number of practical points: the flat is small at 413 sq ft, heated by electric storage heaters and currently rated EPC D. The lease has about 86 years remaining and the average service charge is approximately £1,700 per year. Some internal maintenance and modernisation may be required to bring the kitchen/living areas to contemporary standards.
Overall this is a pragmatic, well-connected flat for someone prioritising location and transport over space. It offers immediate occupation (chain free) and clear potential to add value through modest refurbishment, or to let in a strong rental market close to major employment hubs.
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