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£750,000

(£871/sq. ft)

2 bed flat for sale
Commercial Street, Aldgate, London E1

    • 2 beds

    • 2 baths

    • 2 receptions

    • 861 sq. ft

  • EPC Rating: B

  • Chain free
  • Leasehold

Easthaus

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About this property

  • No onward chain

  • Secure underground parking space

  • 2 double bedrooms

  • 2 bathrooms (1 ensuite)

  • 24/7 concierge

  • Residents gym

  • Communal terrace with City views

  • Private south facing balcony

  • Abundant natural light coming from floor to ceiling windows

  • Superb location, a wealth of amenities and transport links closeby

Offered on an extra-long lease of circa 985 years, this well-proportioned apartment features a private south-facing balcony and bright open-plan living. Residents enjoy the use of a dedicated 24/7 concierge, residents' gym, communal terrace and secure entry. Perfectly positioned between Spitalfields and Shoreditch, the location offers excellent access to some of East London’s best amenities and transport links.

Set on the 7th floor, the apartment spans approximately 861 sqft and comprises a spacious open-plan kitchen and reception room with wood flooring underfoot and striking floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light. White cabinetry and integrated appliances lend a clean, modern aesthetic to the kitchen, while double doors open onto a generous south-facing balcony.

Both bedrooms are spacious doubles, each with built-in storage and a calm, neutral palette. The principal bedroom benefits from a contemporary tiled ensuite shower room, while a second family bathroom sits off the hallway, complete with a bathtub and high-quality fittings.

With an almost endless list of amenities at your doorstep, this location really is second to none. Some Easthaus favourites include:
• Hawksmoor Spitalfields – exceptional steaks, a legendary Sunday roast, and a slick cocktail bar hidden beneath
• Blok – design-led, cross-discipline fitness studio housed in a converted warehouse
• Smokestak – deeply satisfying smoked meats and barbecue in an industrial-chic setting
• Ottolenghi Spitalfields – vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dishes, perfect for lunch or takeaway treats
• Jolene – a Redchurch Street go-to for expertly brewed coffee and buttery pastries
• Bubala – a gem of a spot serving bold, inventive vegetarian Middle Eastern plates
• Brat – Michelin-starred Basque grill with an effortlessly cool, unfussy atmosphere
• Som Saa – modern Thai cooking, made with seasonal British produce and punchy, authentic flavours
• Planet Organic – a trusted favourite for health foods, organic produce and wellness essentials on Commercial Street
Surrounded by a plethora of stations, Commercial Street is within easy walking distance of Aldgate East Station (0.2 miles, District & Hammersmith & City lines), Aldgate Station (0.2 miles, Circle & Metropolitan lines), and both Liverpool Street and Whitechapel Stations (0.6 miles). Shoreditch High Street Station also offers direct access to the Overground.

Details
Tenure: Leasehold circa 985 years remaining
Service Charges circa £4,467.04pa plus a reserve fund contribution of circa £1,674.70pa
Ground Rent £250pa, increasing to £450pa in 2051, and then increasing to £650pa in 2091 for the remainder of the term

Parking Space:
Service Charges: Circa £350.26pa plus a reserve fund contribution of circa £91.74pa
Ground Rent: £50pa, increasing to £100pa in 2051, and then increasing to £150pa in 2091 for the remainder of the term

Local Authority Tower Hamlets
Council Tax Band F
EPC - B

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  • Tenure

    Leasehold (985 years)

  • Service charge

    £6,142 per year

  • Council tax band

    F

  • Ground rent

    £250

  • Ground rent date of next review

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