1 bed flat for sale

Columbia Road, London E2

Set within a conservation area on the vibrant Columbia Road, with its boutique shops and Sunday flower market, is this rare to market ex-local authority one bed apartment on the 18th floor in the Grade II listed Sivill House. Outside of the Barbican, Sivill House is one of the most desirable modernist apartment blocks in London. Built by Skinner Bailey and Lubetkin and complete in 1966 it is noted for its stunning façade and eye-catching communal spiral staircase. Its unique design provides windows on three sides of the flat.

The current owner has lived here for 36 years and the property benefits from a newly fitted bathroom and kitchen. The apartment comes beautifully decorated also features private balcony with unobstructed views across London, hard-wood flooring in the living room and bedroom and offers substantial storage space.

The area is abundant with coffee shops, pubs, bars restaurants and a short commute to Brick Lane or Broadway Market, with Victoria Park slightly further away but in sight of the panoramic view of the east London skyline from the balcony of this spacious light filled 18th floor one bed apartment.

Recent major works to the block improved insulation, safeguarded the future of the concrete-work and brought the building up to current fire-safety standards. The development also benefits from low service charge and ground rent, active residents' association, secure bicycle storage available on the ground floor, and two lifts that serve all floors.