Summary - Lea Bridge Road, Clapton E5 9UB
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Bright, modern 1‑bed flat by Millfields Park — ideal first‑time buy or buy‑to‑let..
Canalside second‑floor apartment with 547 sq ft open‑plan layout
Large southwest‑facing windows provide strong natural light
Built post‑2007 with double glazing and modern finishes
Convenient walk to Clapton Overground, buses and Chatsworth Road
107 years remaining on the lease (leasehold tenure)
Service charge approx £2,712pa; ground rent £150pa
Medium flooding risk due to canalside location — consider insurance
Community heating (mains gas) — check scheme costs and controls
Bright, modern and well‑located, this one‑bedroom second‑floor apartment offers 547 sq ft of flexible open‑plan living beside the Lea Navigation. Large windows and warm oak flooring create a welcoming space ideal for first‑time buyers seeking an easy‑to‑run home or investors after solid rental demand in Clapton.
The development is contemporary (built post‑2007) with double glazing and a community heating scheme. Local life centres on Chatsworth Road’s cafes, Clapton Overground and nearby Millfields Park — excellent for weekend walks, sport and riverside relaxation. Commutes to Stratford and Liverpool Street are straightforward.
Practical points are clear: the flat is leasehold with 107 years remaining, an average service charge around £2,712pa and a small ground rent (£150pa). There is a medium flooding risk being canalside and heating is via a community mains‑gas scheme, factors to consider when budgeting and arranging insurance.
Overall this is a compact, well‑presented flat that balances lifestyle and convenience. It’s best suited to a buyer wanting an accessible London base or an investor targeting dependable tenant demand rather than someone seeking a long‑term family home or a renovation project.
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