3 bed flat for sale

Rhodeswell Road, London E14

Beautifully preserved, this three-bedroom apartment in Limehouse, east London, occupies an elevated position on the Locksley Estate. Extending over two storeys and around 935 sq ft, it has a generous feel, along with plenty of glazing and subtle mid-century details. Rhodeswell Road lies close to the greenery of Mile End Park and Victoria Park and is close to Shadwell station, for DLR and Overground connections.

The Tour

The Locksley Estate was built in the late 1950s by the London County Council and is celebrated for its distinctive red-brick façade. Access to the apartment is via open walkways with secure doors between the levels. This home's entrance lies on the second floor, accessed via stairs or lift.

The apartment takes an upside-down layout, with the bedrooms on the lower level and the living spaces on the upper floor. Stairs ascend to the latter, where the living room sits at the front. Here, L-shaped glazing frames views across Canary Wharf and the east London skyline - a view that is particularly spectacular at night. Newly laid carpet grounds the space. Walls have been painted white throughout, highlighting the apartment's generous proportions and acting as a plain backdrop for furniture and art.

A central hallway, where built-in storage retains original mid-century handles, connects to the kitchen, passing a WC en route. The kitchen overlooks a leafy park and has timber countertops, neutral cabinets and chrome accents. There is also plenty of space for a table and chairs to allow for a dedicated dining area.

Downstairs are three bedrooms with double-glazed picture windows.

The main bedroom also has an excellent provision of storage, kept in keeping with the original footprint. There is also a bathroom on this floor, largely finished with white tiles that further the pared-back style adopted throughout.

There is also a dedicated off-road parking space.

Outdoor Space

Outside, a balcony stretches the breadth of the living space and is neatly enclosed by white-washed brickwork. Its elevated position above the treetops offers a wonderful vantage point to enjoy the outdoors. There is also plenty of space for a table and chairs. South-facing, it receives direct sunlight throughout the day.

The Area

The house is a short walk from several celebrated green spaces. Mile End Park is a short walk to the north, while Victoria Park lies just beyond and can be reached via the Regent's Canal footpath. Otherwise, Stepney City Farm, with its delightful café, is close by, as is Stepney Green Park.

There are many brilliant spots locally, including the Yurt Café at St Katherine's Docks. There are several markets nearby, including Stepney Farmers' Market, which happens on a Saturday, and Limehouse Social Market, which occurs once a month at the beautiful Limehouse Basin.

Just beyond Limehouse is Wapping, which has a bounty of brilliant pubs. Ian McKellen’s famous pub, The Grapes, is a short walk from the house, as is The Old Ship on York Square. For cultural distractions, the Whitechapel Gallery is easily reached.

Canary Wharf is also a short distance away, with plenty of restaurants, cafés, high street shops and further amenities (including two cinemas). Local favourites include Marceline, a Parisian waterside brasserie, Roe, renowned for its ever-changing menus highlighting seasonal and overlooked local ingredients, and Royal China.

There are plenty of schools in easy reach at both primary and secondary levels.

The nearest station is Limehouse (DLR), with trains to Shadwell (Overground) and Bank (Northern, Central and Waterloo & City lines) in seven minutes or under. There are also plenty of bus routes that serve the surrounding area.

Tenure: Leasehold / Lease Length: Approx. 89 years remaining / Service Charge: Approx. £3,340 per annum / Ground rent: £10 per annum / Council Tax Band: C