Summary - Collent Street, London, E9 E9 6SY
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Bright third-floor one-bed with balcony and communal roof terrace near Overground links..
- South-facing private balcony with Canary Wharf views
- Open-plan kitchen/reception, good natural light
- Double bedroom opens onto balcony, three storage cupboards
- Communal roof terrace, bike store, lift and secure entry
- 555 sq ft (average sized) in modern post-2012 building
- Leasehold: approximately 85 years remaining
- Service charge about £2,069 per year; on-street parking only
- Local area: above-average crime and high deprivation
Set on the third floor of a well-maintained modern development, this one-bedroom apartment offers practical, well-lit living for a first-time buyer. The open-plan reception and kitchen open onto a south-facing balcony that captures sunlight and offers distant views towards Canary Wharf. A double bedroom also opens onto the balcony, and the layout includes three storage cupboards and a tiled bathroom.
Residents benefit from secure entry, lift access, communal bike storage and a shared roof terrace — useful extras for city living and social space without private garden maintenance. The flat is a short walk from Homerton and Hackney Central Overground stations, multiple bus routes and local amenities including cafes, shops and green spaces such as Victoria Park and London Fields. Broadband speeds are fast and mobile signal is excellent.
Important facts for buyers: the property is leasehold with about 85 years remaining, and the annual service charge averages £2,069. Parking is on-street only via permits. Local area indicators show higher-than-average crime and significant area deprivation; buyers who prioritise transport links and urban amenities over quiet suburbia will find this location appealing. Double-glazing, mains gas heating and recent construction (post-2012) reduce immediate maintenance concerns, but the lease length and ongoing service charge should be factored into affordability calculations.
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