Summary - 40 CADET DRIVE LONDON SE1 5RU
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Quiet ground-floor one-bedroom flat in SE1 — ideal first home or city rental investment.
Ground-floor flat with separate entrance
Large reception room and open-plan kitchen
Double bedroom; compact overall footprint (≈397 sq ft)
Long lease: 114 years remaining
Electric room heaters — no central heating
Some kitchen fixtures dated; minor updating advised
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband
Quiet cul-de-sac location close to Old Kent Road transport
Set on the ground floor with its own entrance, this compact one-bedroom flat offers sensible city living in SE1. The layout centres on a large reception room and an open-plan kitchen, giving the apartment a bright, contemporary feel. At about 397 sq ft the home suits a single buyer or couple looking for a well-located first purchase or a buy-to-let with immediate rental appeal.
Practical details include a long lease (114 years remaining) and fast broadband with excellent mobile signal — useful for remote working or professional tenants. The property was built in the early 1990s and benefits from double glazing; walls are cavity-constructed and assumed insulated. Local amenities, transport links on Old Kent Road and several highly rated schools are within easy reach.
Be aware of a few material points: main heating is electric room heaters rather than central heating, which may affect running costs; some kitchen fittings and fixtures are dated and would benefit from updating. The overall size is small, so storage and space should be considered when viewing. Crime and area deprivation metrics are average, and flood risk is very low.
For a first-time buyer seeking a straightforward, well-situated flat or an investor targeting strong rental demand, this property offers good fundamentals with clear, manageable improvement opportunities.
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