2-bedroom flat · SE1 6FA
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Please Quote Reference IB1005 for all Enquiries.
2 bedroom apartment to rent at One The Elephant, Elephant & Castle, London SE1 – south-facing balcony, concierge and roof terrace A bright, south-facing two bedroom, one bathroom apartment to rent on the sixth floor of One The Elephant, the landmark tower on St Gabriel Walk in the heart of Elephant & Castle, Zone 1.
The apartment extends to approximately 659 sq ft (61 sq m), has a private balcony overlooking the park, an allocated parking space and an EPC rating of B, and is a few minutes' walk from Elephant & Castle station.
Open-plan living, dining and kitchen The main living space measures 4.07m x 5.00m (13'4 x 16'5) and sits on the corner of the building, with floor-to-ceiling windows on two sides that fill the room with natural light.
There is room for a sofa arrangement and a dining table, with wood-effect flooring throughout and doors opening onto the balcony.
The contemporary kitchen runs along one wall, with handleless gloss units and integrated appliances including an oven, hob and microwave.
Two bedrooms The main bedroom (3.00m x 4.96m / 9'10 x 16'3) is a generous double with a full-height window and fitted wardrobes.
The second bedroom (2.40m x 4.28m / 7'10 x 14'1) also takes a double bed and works equally well as a guest room or home office.
Bathroom The bathroom has a bath with shower over, large-format tiling, a WC and basin with built-in storage, and a full-width mirrored cabinet with lighting.
South-facing balcony The private, decked balcony (3.91m x 1.32m / 12'10 x 4'4) is south-facing and looks out over the park below, with space for a table and chairs.
Parking The apartment comes with its own allocated parking space, a rare find for a two bedroom flat to rent in Zone 1.
Residents' facilities at One The Elephant Built in 2016, One The Elephant offers residents a 24-hour concierge, a residents' lounge with a cinema screen and kitchenette, a reading garden, and a roof terrace with a grow garden.
Location – Elephant & Castle, SE1 One The Elephant sits beside St Mary's Churchyard park and The Castle Centre leisure centre, in the heart of Elephant & Castle.
Mercato Metropolitano, Elephant Park and Castle Square are all close by, with the South Bank and Borough Market within easy reach.
Transport links Elephant & Castle station is a few minutes' walk away, for the Northern and Bakerloo lines and Thameslink services, giving quick access to the City, London Bridge, the West End and King's Cross.
Numerous bus routes also serve the area. Letting information Rent: £3,150 per calendar month (£727 per week).
The rent is fixed as advertised – in line with the Renters' Rights Act 2025, we cannot invite or accept offers above the advertised rent.
Tenancy: assured periodic tenancy, rolling monthly, under the Renters' Rights Act 2025 – no fixed term. Rent in advance: one month's rent, payable before the tenancy starts.
Holding deposit: £726.92 (one week's rent). Security deposit: £3,634.61 (five weeks' rent), protected in a government-approved tenancy deposit scheme. Available: from 11 November 2026.
Furnishing: part furnished with the essentials. Please note the photographs show the apartment dressed for marketing, and not every item shown is included.
A list of what is provided is available on request. Parking: one allocated parking space included. Council tax: London Borough of Southwark – Band E. EPC rating: B (84).
Pets: requests are welcome and will be considered fairly, in line with the Renters' Rights Act. Management: fully managed by Ian Bates powered by eXp.
Viewings: strictly by appointment – accompanied viewings only. Measurements are approximate and for guidance only.
To book a viewing of this two bedroom apartment to rent at One The Elephant, SE1, contact Ian Bates powered by eXp and quote reference IB1005.
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