1 Bedroom Apartment, Greenwich High Road, Cowan House, SE10

Comments from the owner:

Top 3 things you love about your home 

• Large west-facing balcony – we love to sit out in the summer and enjoy the view over the creek. We also enjoy having plants and vegetables growing – last year we had cherry tomatoes, strawberries and parsley growing.

• The flat has large floor to ceiling windows giving a really bright space and again you can enjoy the view over the creek. There is lots of wildlife (resident swans, storks and sometimes kingfishers).

• Safe & quiet – the development is very safe with secure entry, and excellent sound insulation. We have 4 neighbouring flats on our floor with 3 out of 4 lived in by the owners. 

Top 3 things you love about the area?

• Lots of outdoor space to enjoy: being so close to Greenwich Park, the Royal Naval College and the Thames path. Beautiful historic places on our doorstep that you are able to enjoy. Great if you enjoy getting out walking or running. 

• Walking distance to lots of cafes, pubs and restaurants in both Greenwich and Deptford. Minutes from the flat there are two great restaurants (one Turkish, one Japanese) and one of London’s top rated Chippies ‘The Golden Café’. We like to spend a Saturday having brunch at Coffee & Beyond, going for a walk through Greenwich Park and finishing the day with a drink at The Ashburnham Arms, a great local pub just 5 minutes away. It has a great sense of community, and we even had part of our wedding celebrations in the beautiful beer garden. 

• The close proximity to numerous transport links: both Deptford Bridge and Greenwich station are a short walk from the flat, giving lots of commuting options for both the city and Canary Wharf. We can get to London City within 30 minutes, Gatwick and Luton airports in an hour and Heathrow just over an hour away. 

Prop[erty description

CHAIN FREE! DON’T MISS THIS STYLISH FIFTH FLOOR APARTMENT with WEST FACING BALCONY BOASTING VIEWS OVER DEPTFORD CREEK TO LONDON!  Occupying a FANTASTIC WEST GREENWICH location close to both Greenwich and Deptford Bridge stations, and just a short walk from the VIBRANT AMENITIES of Central Greenwich itself, this WONDERFUL apartment, flooded with NATURAL LIGHT, offers the perfect space for MODERN LIVING.  Featuring a spacious open plan reception/kitchen, modern bathroom, generous inbuilt storage, electric heating, double glazing, quality floor coverings and neutral finish.

Accommodation comprises entrance hall with inbuilt storage, leading into the open plan reception/kitchen with direct access onto the enclosed west facing balcony and ample space for both relaxing and dining.  The kitchen area comprises a modern range of matching white fronted wall and base units with work surfaces incorporating inset sink unit, induction hob with overhead extractor, electric oven, and further space for appliances.  There is a generously sized double bedroom sharing access to the balcony with impressive views, plus a stylish bathroom with white three piece suite and elegant tiling.

The property is enviably located in a prime West Greenwich position, just a short walk from both Deptford Bridge and Greenwich stations, each providing excellent overground and DLR connections into Central London and the City.  Greenwich itself provides a vibrant array of shops, fashionable bars, cafes and restaurants, as well as a selection of regular markets, the iconic site of the Cutty Sark, beautiful Greenwich Park and the Royal Observatory.  Nearby Deptford offers a further eclectic mix of shops, bars, restaurants and artisan coffee shops

General property info:

• Onward plans: Chain free sale

• Property age: 2019

• Parking: No parking, loading bay can be used temporarily, some parking spaces come up for rent 

• Pets: Yes allowed

• Neighbours: We have 4 neighbouring flats on our floor. Very quiet, 3 are owner occupied. On friendly terms and people help out each other when needed. The complex has a leaseholder whatsapp.

• Storage space: Yes, a utility cupboard in the hall which has space for storage alongside the heating interface unit. A second large pantry cupboard in the kitchen/living room.

• Bike Storage: Yes, secure bike storage for our block.

• Internet speeds: We have fibreoptic, 150mbps package.

Property Running Costs:

• Council tax band: Band C: £149/month

• Monthly Bills: Electricity: £30/month / Water: £40/month / Heating & hot water: £40/month

Leasehold Questions:

• Yearly service charge cost: £2633 (April 2023-March 2024) This includes building insurance of £655/year

• What is included in the service charge: Repairs & maintenance for the estate including general repairs & maintenance, grounds maintenance e.g. gardening, weekly cleaning of internal communal areas, window cleaning, fire safety systems maintenance. 

• Future planned works on the development: No

• Yearly ground rent: £496/year

• Future ground rent increases within the lease: The rent is to be reviewed every 5th year of the term. The rent is to increase by the same percentage increase in the retail price index between the start of the 5 year term and the review date.

• Years remaining on the lease: 243 years, 242 years as of 24 June 2025

External Walls Certificate (EWS1)

• Yes, B1 rating. Existing EWS1 form dated 15/01/2020, management agency are currently arranging for new FRAEW to be undertaken to update EWS1 certificate. 

Central heating / Electrics: 

• Heating system: Communal heating, heating interface unit 

• Heating  installed /  last service: Heating interface unit installed in 2019, last serviced 05/11/2024

• The electric  test was last carried out: last checked 08/02/2019, next check recommended 08/02/2029

Windows:

• Type of windows the property has: Double glazing

Fixture and fittings:

• White goods are all integrated – dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer, oven, microwave, extractor fan. Would consider including in sale blinds & curtains, would consider selling other pieces of furniture if requested.

***All property information, service charge, ground rent and lease length have been provided by the owners, we advise you to seek further legal clarity via your solicitor***