Summary - 45 EDITH CAVELL WAY LONDON SE18 4JY
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Private patio, gated parking and strong broadband — sensible for first-time buyers.
- Ground-floor two-bedroom apartment with private patio and shared gardens
- Chain free and immediate occupation possible
- Private gated parking included
- Share of freehold but only ~74–75 years remaining on lease
- Mortgage lenders may refuse until lease is extended
- Service charge c. £2,918/year; ground rent £150/year
- Electric storage heating (higher running costs than gas)
- Located in an inner-city area with higher local crime and deprivation
This ground-floor two-bedroom apartment offers practical, move-in-ready space with private outdoor access and gated parking — a sensible choice for first-time buyers, downsizers or buy-to-let investors seeking immediate occupancy. The living room opens onto a private patio and shared manicured gardens, bringing usable outdoor space to a lower‑floor flat. The separate fitted kitchen and built-in storage keep everyday living straightforward.
The principal bedroom includes an en suite shower room, with a second double bedroom and a modern three-piece family bathroom completing the layout. The building was constructed around 1996–2002 and benefits from double glazing and cavity wall insulation, while mobile signal and broadband speeds in the area are strong. Council tax is affordable and the property is offered chain free.
Important practical cautions: the apartment is sold with approximately 74–75 years remaining on the lease. This lease length is likely to limit mortgage options — many lenders may refuse to lend until the lease is extended. The annual service charge is around £2,918 and ground rent is £150 per year. Heating is provided by electric storage heaters, which can be more expensive than gas central heating.
Location strengths include easy access to local shops, bus links and several well-rated primary and secondary schools nearby, including an Outstanding secondary. The neighbourhood is classified as an established renting‑families area within an inner‑city, major conurbation and currently records higher local crime and area deprivation indices; prospective buyers should weigh local context and security considerations alongside the apartment’s positives. Early viewing recommended for those comfortable managing the lease issue and running costs.
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