Summary - 2 FLAT 3 EAST MOUNT STREET LONDON E1 1BA
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact top-floor apartment with unbeatable transport links and long lease.
Top-floor one-bedroom Victorian conversion opposite Whitechapel Station
Compact open-plan living with integrated kitchen and built-in bedroom storage
Very long lease — 965 years remaining; low annual ground rent
Service charge around £800 per year (below average)
No central heating system; electric heaters assumed
Timber-frame construction with no insulation (assumed)
Very slow broadband speeds in the area
Neighbourhood crime levels recorded as very high
A compact top-floor one-bedroom in a Victorian conversion, opposite Whitechapel Station, offers genuine city convenience for a first-time buyer or buy-to-let investor. The apartment is presented in modern decorative order with an open-plan reception and fitted kitchen, built-in bedroom storage and double glazing — a low-maintenance city base close to the Elizabeth Line and local amenities.
The flat is very small (circa 333 sq ft) and best suited to a single occupant or couple who prioritise location over space. There is no private outdoor space and room sizes are compact, but the efficient layout and natural light make the most of the footprint. The long lease (965 years) and modest service charge (£800) are practical ownership strengths.
Buyers should note material negatives plainly: no central heating system is present (electric heaters assumed), the building is timber-framed with no assumed insulation, and area broadband speeds are reported as very slow. Crime levels in the immediate neighbourhood are recorded as very high — important for buyers to consider for personal security and lettings.
Overall this is a low-maintenance, location-led purchase offering immediate occupation (no onward chain) and clear rental potential close to transport links and local amenities. It suits a buyer who values connectivity and a compact, modern living space, and who accepts some building and neighbourhood trade-offs.
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