Summary - Bloomfield Road, SE18 SE18 7JD
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Characterful two-bedroom loft in a restored Victorian school, minutes from major transport links..
Grade II listed school conversion with original beams and sash windows
Loft-style open-plan living; Scandinavian redwood flooring and exposed brick
Two double bedrooms and modern bathroom on ground floor
Private garden, gated development and allocated off-street parking
Long lease: just over 100 years remaining
Listed status restricts external/internal alterations and may increase costs
Solid-brick walls likely lack cavity insulation; heating via mains gas boiler
Local area has higher crime and wider deprivation — consider location risks
Set within the restored Schoolhouse Yard, this Grade II listed former Victorian school conversion blends original character with contemporary loft living. The upper level offers a bright, open-plan living space with exposed beams, sash windows and exposed brickwork, while the ground floor houses two spacious double bedrooms and a modern bathroom.
Practical benefits include allocated off-street parking, a private garden, and a long lease of just over 100 years. The development is gated and arranged so there are no flats above or below this apartment, giving a sense of privacy uncommon in purpose-built blocks. Transport links are excellent — Elizabeth Line, DLR and Thameslink connections make central London commutable.
Be clear about the constraints: listed status means external and certain internal alterations will be restricted and may add cost or complexity to renovations. The building is of solid brick construction with no assumed cavity insulation, and heating is by mains gas boiler and radiators. The local area shows higher crime levels and wider social deprivation, factors to weigh for families and some buyers.
For first-time buyers seeking a characterful home with long-term potential in a regenerating part of Woolwich, this apartment offers a distinctive entrance into ownership. The mix of period detail, open-plan living and sensible practical features makes it suitable for buyers prioritising style and transport convenience, provided they accept listed-building limitations and local area considerations.
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