225 Commercial Road, Whitechapel £330,000

• New 999-year lease
• 468 Square feet one bed apartment
• Conversion of a character Edwardian building
• Two original sliding sash windows and high ceilings
• Large double bedroom
• Bathroom with a window
• Separate lounge and kitchen
• Convenient and eclectic location
• No onward chain
• Second floor apartment
• Gas central heating
• High ceilings
• Peppercorn ground rent

A second floor one bedroom apartment of 486 Square feet, 45.2 square meters, in an attractive Edwardian building converted around 30 years ago.

From the outside the building is a unique blend of traditional Edwardian and Contemporary architectural styles with three modern penthouses having been added to the building in the recent years.

This is one of five flats accessed from one of two entrances to the building.

This property has been recently decorated throughout.

Commercial Road is conveniently situated between the City of London and Canary Wharf. It has long been associated with the rag trade and is a diverse colourful location, just a walk into the City of London, The Tower of London, Tower Bridge and Spitalfields Market.

The accommodation:

The communal entrance with stairs to the first floor. The front door opens into the entrance hallway. The lounge is located at the front with windows.

The separate kitchen is fitted with appliances, with a tiled floor and a serving hatch into the lounge.

The bathroom is a good size with one of the large original sliding box sash windows providing natural light, a white suite with a thermostatic shower over the bath and white ceramic tiling.

The quiet double bedroom at the rear, has dual aspects with a large original sliding box sash window to the side and another window facing to the rear.

While it is newly refurbished, and ready to move into, it also offers scope to reconfigure the flat.

The Building:

The service charge budgeted for this year is £1,387. As the Freeholder will continue to own the remaining original 6 flats [NB we are not including the penthouses here], the buyer can be assured that maintenance costs for the building are keenly managed and kept to a minimum

Tenure: Leasehold, a new 999 year lease will be provided with a peppercorn ground rent.
Service Charge: Estimated £1387 per annum.
Ground rent: N/A
Viewing and availability: The property is vacant, viewing by appointment with the sole agent Look Property.
EPC: Band C
Council Tax: Band C

WHITECHAPEL

Whitechapel is one of London’s most exciting and fast-evolving neighbourhoods, known for its creative energy, rich history and excellent transport links making it one of the most desirable addresses in the East End.

It offers renowned attractions, alongside a vibrant food and nightlife scene. The area is undergoing major regeneration, including new public spaces and an expanded Town Hall. With Elizabeth line, Underground, Overground, DLR, and bus connections, Whitechapel provides fast access to the City, Canary Wharf, the West End, and Heathrow.

Highlights include:

- Whitechapel Gallery, Brick Lane, Spitalfields Market
- Independent cafes, global cuisine, cocktail bars and historic East End pubs
- Watney Market and local shops within minutes
- Major renovation under the £300M Whitechapel Vision including a new Town Hall, university expansion and new public spaces
- Outstanding connectivity:
Elizabeth line at Whitechapel (fast links to Canary Wharf, the West End and Heathrow)
Aldgate East (District and Hammersmith and City Lines)
Whitechapel Overground
DLR at Shadwell (8 minutes’ walk)