1-bedroom flat · EC3A 5AY
To rentListed 42 days · slow let
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About
Stylish City apartment in a sought-after period conversion on a quiet street.
Description Positioned within the City of London, this one bedroom apartment occupies the fourth floor of Cree House, a period warehouse conversion dating from 1891–92.
The apartment comprises a reception room with large windows, a separate fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, a bedroom with built-in storage, and a contemporary bathroom.
The property further benefits from ample storage throughout and a practical layout.
Originally constructed as a fruit warehouse for Phillips & Co., Cree House is a distinctive red-brick and terracotta building that retains a number of its original architectural features.
The building is characterised by high ceilings, large warehouse-style windows and period detailing, and is recognised as a non-designated heritage asset by the City of London.
Location Perfectly positioned in the heart of the City of London, Creechurch Lane offers immediate access to some of London's finest amenities and transport connections.
Aldgate Station (0.1m) and Aldgate East Station (0.2m) are nearby, while Liverpool Street Station (0.4m) provides access to the Elizabeth Line, Underground, Overground and National Rail services.
Residents are close to the vibrant food, retail and leisure offerings of Spitalfields Market (0.4m) and Leadenhall Market (0.3m), with the renowned restaurants, bars and cafés of Shoreditch (0.8m) and the waterside setting of St Katharine Docks (0.8m) also nearby.
Green open spaces can be found at St Dunstan in the East (0.5m) and Tower Hill Gardens (0.6m).
The property is exceptionally well placed for the City's principal business district, with The Gherkin (0.2m), The Leadenhall Building (0.3m) and Lloyd's of London (0.3m).
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Square Footage: 465 sq ft Additional Info Holding Deposit : £600.00 ( 1 week ) Deposit Payable : £3,000.00 ( 5 weeks ) Rent must be paid monthly in advance
Value & comps
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Returns
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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