Summary - 73 WEST LANE LONDON SE16 4PA
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Affordable two-bed maisonette near Bermondsey station — ideal first home or investor buy.
- Two bedrooms, split-level maisonette, 622 sq ft
- 103 years remaining on the lease (leasehold)
- EPC D — energy improvements recommended
- Service charge approx. £1,219 per year; ground rent £10
- Double glazing installed post-2002; mains gas heating
- Solid brick construction; likely no wall insulation
- Very low flood risk; council tax Band B (cheap)
- Local area inner-city, high crime and area deprivation
This two-bedroom maisonette offers a practical first home or buy-to-let in Rotherhithe, minutes from the Thames and Bermondsey station. The split-level layout places a large living room and fitted kitchen on the lower floor, with two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs — straightforward living in a well-connected part of SE16.
At 622 sq ft with double glazing and mains gas central heating, the flat is comfortable and economical to run; council tax sits in Band B and flood risk is very low. The lease has 103 years remaining and annual service charges are modest, making the tenure suitable for mortgage consideration. EPC D indicates scope to improve energy performance and running costs.
Buyers should note the building dates from the 1930–49 period with solid brick walls likely lacking modern cavity insulation. The local area is inner-city and lively but records high crime and some deprivation, factors to consider for families and long-term owners. Practical refurbishments and energy upgrades would add value and reduce bills.
Overall, this property suits first-time buyers seeking an affordable London entry point or investors looking for a well-located rental in Rotherhithe. Viewing is recommended to assess layout, condition and potential improvements first-hand.
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