Summary - Love Lane, London, SE18 SE18 6GU
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Well-connected city living with balcony and communal roof gardens.
- Two double bedrooms in an open-plan 663 sq ft layout
- Private balcony with city views and communal roof gardens
- Built post-2012 with double glazing and lift access
- Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal for home working
- Communal mains gas/heating scheme — likely service charges apply
- Tenure unknown; confirm freehold/leasehold and ground rent
- Area rated very high for crime and very deprived — check impacts
- Excellent Elizabeth Line links: ~7 mins to Canary Wharf
Light-filled and modern, this two-bedroom apartment offers a practical city base with direct Elizabeth Line connections to central London. The open-plan living room and kitchen flows onto a private balcony, creating a versatile space for everyday living and informal entertaining. At about 663 sq ft, the layout gives two double bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom — a sensible size for first-time buyers or commuters.
The building is a recent, system-built development (post-2012) with double glazing, lift access and maintained communal roof gardens. Residents benefit from a communal heating/gas scheme and concierge-style facilities, which add convenience but also suggest ongoing service charges to factor into running costs. Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal support home working.
Location is both the flat’s biggest asset and its main caveat. Woolwich offers rapid travel: about 7 minutes to Canary Wharf and fast central connections via the Elizabeth Line, plus expanding cultural and retail amenities nearby. At the same time, the immediate area scores high for crime and is recorded as very deprived; buyers should research local safety measures and consider how this affects insurance, resale and community feel.
Practical points to check before committing include tenure and exact service charge/ground rent levels, plus council tax banding. The property appears well-presented and ready to occupy, but investors should weigh rental demand against local socio-economic indicators. For a first-time buyer seeking a modern, well-connected two-bedroom with balcony and communal amenity space, this is a strong, pragmatic option — provided you confirm running costs and tenure details.
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