Summary - Flat 9, Robertson House, Royal Herbert Pavilions, Gilbert Close SE18 4PR
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Characterful one-bedroom in a gated garden development with leisure facilities and parking.
Allocated off-street parking and ample visitor bays on-site
Access to pool, gym, sauna, steam room, tennis court and residents’ bar
Listed building status — restrictions and potential extra costs for alterations
Leasehold with c.91 years remaining; ground rent £200 per year
Solid wood floors in living spaces; fitted kitchen and modern bathroom
Large, landscaped communal gardens set within a significant 7-acre plot
Solid brick walls assumed with no insulation — may affect heating efficiency
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband; good transport links to Canary Wharf
Set within the historic Royal Herbert Pavilions, this one-bedroom apartment combines period character with communal leisure facilities and landscaped grounds. The development—originally a Victorian military hospital—offers an oasis of calm on a large communal plot, with tennis court, pool, gym and allocated off-street parking. The apartment has solid wood floors in living areas, a fitted kitchen and a modern bathroom, ready for immediate occupancy.
Practical points favour first-time buyers or downsizers: the property is leasehold with c.91 years remaining and a modest ground rent of £200. The building has listed status, which preserves much of the character but will add constraint and potential extra cost if you plan significant alterations. Some parts of the structure are assumed to be solid brick with no cavity insulation, so heating efficiency may be lower than modern builds.
Transport and connectivity are strong: regular rail and DLR links connect to Canary Wharf and central London, while excellent mobile signal and fast broadband cater to working-from-home needs. Local green spaces—Oxleas Woods, Blackheath and Greenwich Park—are within easy reach, and nearby schools include several rated Good and one Outstanding.
Overall this apartment offers character, on-site leisure facilities and a peaceful setting on a substantial communal plot. It’s a practical, well-located home for someone who values communal amenities and historic character but should be chosen with awareness of listed status and leasehold limitations.
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