- 916 sq ft split-level maisonette with private west-facing terrace
- Spacious kitchen/diner, modern bathroom, multiple storage cupboards
- Double glazing; mains gas via community heating scheme
- Leasehold with 88 years remaining — legal advice recommended
- Cavity walls likely uninsulated — potential energy upgrade needed
- Building from 1967–75; communal areas show Brutalist, lower ceilings
- Excellent broadband and mobile signal; quick DLR/Tube links
- Local area: very deprived and above-average crime rates
This spacious two-bedroom split-level maisonette offers 916 sq ft of living space with a private west-facing terrace and generous kitchen/diner ideal for entertaining. Set in a purpose-built 1960s block opposite Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, the flat benefits from plentiful natural light and built-in storage throughout.
Practical features include double glazing, mains gas via a community heating scheme, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. The property sits moments from Devons Road DLR and Bow Road Tube, providing quick links to Canary Wharf and the City. Several well-rated primary and secondary schools are within easy reach.
Important considerations: the property is leasehold with 88 years remaining, and the building was constructed in the late 1960s–1970s with cavity walls assumed to lack insulation, which may affect running costs and future upgrade needs. Communal areas reflect the building’s period Brutalist style and include lower ceiling heights in some parts. The local area scores as very deprived and has above-average crime levels, which should be weighed against the location and price.
This maisonette will suit a first-time buyer or investor comfortable with a mid-century building who values space, transport links and outdoor space, and who is prepared to manage leasehold implications and potential energy-efficiency improvements.