2-bedroom flat · E1 8PZ
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About
The apartment is on the quieter side of the Ceylon House development with far reaching cityscape views. A contemporary entrance with two lifts and stairwell access lead to the eighth floor.
This superb 745sqft apartment is therefore in an elevated position.
The apartment's entrance hall leads onto the principal reception room, two double bedrooms and family bath/shower room all presented to a high standard. All windows throughout are fitted with blinds.
A large open plan 7.61m x 3.11m reception/dining room with kitchen has two double glazed sliding doors opening onto a south facing balcony with glass balustrades.
The balcony has timber plank flooring and sufficient space for a dining table and chairs, making it the ideal environment for evening entertaining.
The sitting room area has timber plank floorboards with large format porcelain wall tiles creating an intelligent interior design feature.
A fully fitted wrap around kitchen with wall and base units is fitted with all expected appliances integrated.
The principal double bedroom has double sliding doors onto a separate balcony fitted with easy maintenance grass flooring, creating a self-contained and private space for guests.
The bedroom has open hanging rails and well-maintained carpet.
A second double bedroom with room for a desk, has a similar finish with door which opens to a safety barrier so you can look out over the city skyline.
Across the landing hall (housing a utility cupboard) is a well presented family bath / shower room.
Again fitted with wall and floor tiles throughout, large wall mounted mirror fronting a floating sink unit and a heated towel rail.
In all this is a very well presented contemporary apartment conveniently positioned on the edge of the City of London.
Alie Street is 0.2 miles to Aldgate East tube station (Hammersmith and City line to Liverpool Street or District line towards Embankment).
The property is geographically well positioned and with good transport links to Canary Wharf, the City of London, the West End and Paddington station or Heathrow airport via the new Elizabeth Line.
There are a wide range of cafés, public houses, restaurants, shops and local amenities, as well good access to London City Airport being 15 mins journey time by tube.
The nearest stations include: Aldgate East station (0.1 miles) Aldgate station (0.2 miles) Whitechapel (0.6 miles) connecting Cross Rail to Bond Street and Heathrow International Airport Towergate station (0.3 miles) Tower Hill (0.5 miles) There are a number of good schools in the area including: English Martyrs Roman Catholic primary school (OFSTED: good) 0.1 miles Mulberry Canon Barnett primary academy (OFSTED: N/A) 0.2 miles The Complete Works (OFSTED: good) 0.2 miles Harry Gosling primary school (OFSTED: good) 0.2 miles
Value & comps
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Returns
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