20th-floor apartment with panoramic city views
Perched on the 20th floor of London City Island, this contemporary two-bedroom apartment delivers sweeping city views from a wide balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows. At 818 sq ft the layout gives two large double bedrooms (one ensuite) and a bright, modern open-plan kitchen-diner-lounge suited to everyday living and entertaining. Secure underground parking is included and the apartment remains under warranty as a new-build, leasehold home.
The development offers full-service amenities: 24/7 concierge, residents’ gym, sauna, swimming pool and a cinema room — lifestyle features that appeal to professionals and investors seeking hands-off living. Transport links are strong: Canning Town station is a short walk, providing quick DLR and Jubilee Line connections across Greater London including Canary Wharf and Stratford.
Be clear about ongoing costs: the property is leasehold with an exceptionally long lease (998 years) but above-average service charges (£6,475 pa) and a relatively high ground rent (£750 pa). Heating is via a community scheme, which can limit individual control and may affect running costs. These factors are important for budgeting and for buy-to-let calculations.
This apartment will suit buyers wanting modern, low-maintenance city living with strong transport links and on-site facilities. It also offers potential as a rental investment because of location and amenities — but factor the service charge and ground rent into total ownership costs before proceeding.
