Chain-free one-bedroom garden flat with character and excellent transport links.
Large private rear garden with direct access from kitchen and bedroom
A roomy one-bedroom period garden flat on Mount Pleasant Lane, offering just under 700 sq ft of living space and direct access to a private rear garden. The reception room’s bay window and high ceilings add period character, while a modern kitchen with double doors creates a good indoor–outdoor flow — rare for inner-London flats. The property is chain free and comes with a long lease (112 years), making it straightforward to buy.
This lower-ground/ground-level layout suits a first-time buyer or couple seeking good transport links and nearby green spaces. Clapton and Rectory Road Overground stations are close by, and local parks, independent shops and cafés are within easy walking distance. Practical details include mains gas central heating, double glazing and a tidy presentation throughout, meaning the flat is largely ready to move into.
Buyers should note a few material points: the property is leasehold with an average annual service charge of around £1,800, and parts of the plan indicate reduced headroom. The terrace was constructed c.1930–1949 and walls are solid brick with assumed no insulation, so further energy upgrades are possible. The wider area shows signs of deprivation statistically, although local amenities and schools are strong.
Overall this is a well-proportioned, characterful one-bedroom garden flat that balances period features with practical living space. It’s best suited to first-time buyers or those prioritising outdoor space and transport connectivity, and it offers scope for modest cosmetic updating or efficiency improvements to add value.