Summary - 27 FLAT 5 FORD SQUARE LONDON E1 2HS
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Move‑in ready period flat with strong transport links and handy storage.
Recently renovated one-bedroom with period features and large sash windows
Excellent transport: Whitechapel station approx five-minute walk to Elizabeth Line
Private basement storage plus small private garden
Lease c.85 years remaining — lease extension likely required soon
Service charge approx £1,800 per year
Very slow broadband speeds in the area
Area classed as deprived; local crime level reported as average
Council tax band affordable
This smart one-bedroom apartment sits on the second floor of a handsome red-brick building overlooking Ford Square, combining period character with a recently refreshed interior. Large sash windows and high ceilings give the principal living space a bright, airy feel, while honey-toned floorboards, cornicing and a decorative fireplace retain attractive period detail. The kitchen and bathroom have been refitted, so the flat is ready to move into.
Transport is a strong practical advantage: Whitechapel station is about a five-minute walk, giving fast connections across London on the Elizabeth, District and Hammersmith & City lines, plus Overground links. There is also private basement storage and a small private garden, useful extras for a one-bedroom home.
Important practical points are set out plainly. The lease has only around 85 years remaining and will need renewing sooner rather than later; this is a materially important cost to factor in. Broadband speeds in the area are reported as very slow. Service charge is approximately £1,800 per year; council tax is affordable.
The surrounding area is inner-city and diverse, with easy access to Shoreditch, Spitalfields and the Thames. Local amenities, markets and green spaces are nearby, but the neighbourhood scores as deprived and crime is average. For a first-time buyer prioritising location, character and transport links, this apartment offers immediate convenience and period charm, provided you consider the lease and connectivity limitations before purchase.
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