1 bed flat for sale

George Downing Estate, London N16

Full Description

After over 8 very happy years in this property, I am moving on to a larger home to start a family, making this a rare opportunity to acquire a well-loved apartment in a vibrant and established community. About my flat:

A bright and well-proportioned one-bedroom apartment located within the highly sought-after George Downing Estate, offering your very own excellent outdoor space, strong transport links, and a genuinely community-focused environment.

The property features a spacious open-plan kitchen and living area, designed for modern living. French doors open directly onto a private, fenced patio and garden area measuring approximately 6.7m in length, providing a rare and highly desirable outdoor extension of the living space.

The bedroom is well sized, and the bathroom includes a full bathtub. The apartment also benefits from excellent built-in storage in the hallway (130cm x 55cm), making it highly practical for everyday living. Additional benefits include:

- access to a secure communal bike shed
- up to two free registered vehicles permitted in the private off-street car park
- an easy-to-use visitor parking permit system via app.

Tenure & Charges:
- Lease 108 years left (125 year long lease starting on: 10 June 2009)
- Ground rent is included in Service charge - £150.97/month (£1,811.64 annually)
- Weekly cleaner of Communal Area is included in Service Charge
- Council Band: B

The estate itself is unusually quiet, with no through traffic, offering a strong sense of safety and calm. It is also notably pet-friendly, with a welcoming and relaxed environment throughout.

What truly sets this home apart is the community. There is a genuine neighbourhood spirit here, supported by an active resident WhatsApp group where people regularly help one another, share items, and stay connected. The estate continues to evolve positively, with a newly completed Multi-Use Games Area (muga) providing space for sport and exercise, alongside an emerging communal garden project designed for residents to enjoy together.

The surrounding area is exceptional for green space and lifestyle. Abney Park Cemetery is just a 4-minute walk away, offering a unique and peaceful historic landscape. Clissold Park, Springfield Park, the River Lea canals, Hackney Downs, and the marshes are all within easy walking distance, providing an abundance of outdoor space rarely found so close to central London.

Transport links are excellent, with Stoke Newington Overground Station only 3 minutes away, offering direct access to Liverpool Street in around 15 minutes, you’ll reach Oxford Circus, Camden Road or Stratford in approximately 18 minutes. Multiple bus routes are also nearby, connecting easily to Tottenham Hale, Wood Green, Camden, Kings Cross, Oxford Circus, Shoreditch, Waterloo, and London Bridge.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a home that combines peaceful living, community, generous outdoor space, and outstanding connectivity. All within a well-established and genuinely welcoming neighbourhood. **enquiries**

For all enquiries, viewing requests or to create your own listing please visit the Emoov website. If calling, please quote reference: S6543