Summary - LOCKYER ESTATE 47 KIPLING STREET LONDON SE1 3RX
3 bed 1 bath Apartment
Steps from Borough Market with fast transport links for city commuters.
Three double bedrooms across upper floor, generous room proportions
Bright reception room with large windows and natural light
One bathroom plus separate WC; practical for families/sharers
101 years remaining on lease; chain-free sale
Service charge £2,238pa; ground rent £10pa
Solid brick walls with assumed no insulation — potential energy upgrades
Location: very high local crime and higher area deprivation (important to consider)
This well-presented three-bedroom duplex on Lockyer Estate offers generous double bedrooms across the upper floor and a bright main reception room on the lower level. Natural light, double glazing and a contemporary kitchen create comfortable everyday living for a small family or sharers. The property is chain-free and set within easy walking distance of Borough Market, Bermondsey Street and multiple transport links for fast commuting.
Practical details suit long-term occupation: 101 years remain on the lease, annual service charge is £2,238 and ground rent is £10. The apartment has one bathroom plus a separate WC, gas central heating with boiler and radiators, solid brick construction and apparently no cavity insulation — a potential consideration for future energy upgrades.
Location is a major draw with excellent mobile and fast broadband, nearby good primary and secondary schools, shops and local amenities. Buyers should note the immediate area records very high crime and higher deprivation indices; prospective purchasers are advised to view and assess neighbourhood suitability personally.
Overall this home suits buyers seeking space near central London amenities who are comfortable with a leasehold apartment in a mixed inner-city neighbourhood. There is scope to modernise further and improve energy performance, which could add value over time.
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