Newington Causeway, London, SE1

Summary

A wonderfully bright 2-bedroom flat in the heart of Elephant and Castle, situated on the 13th floor of the renowned Modernist building Metro Central Heights, designed in the 1960's by Architect Erno Goldfinger. The flat is within the newest part of the gated complex; the Vantage building, which is defined by huge floor to ceiling windows that not only let in a vast amount of light, but also provide breathtaking views over central London.

The private and gated complex provides an oasis of calm in the centre of London. Within a 2 minute walk are Elephant and Castle tube station through which run the Bakerloo and Northern lines, and the Thameslink overground station with direct trains to Blackfriars in just 10 minutes. The area of Waterloo, including the London Eye, is walkable in 20 minutes, as are the renowned gallery Tate Modern and the infamous Borough Market.

The flat comes with a plethora of extras, including a car parking space and secure bicycle storage just outside the front door, full use of a swimming pool and gym, a 24/7 concierge, communal garden and Koi pond area, and regular cleaning and upkeep of the communal areas.


House Tour

Take either the communal staircase or the lift to the 13th floor of the building and the front door of the home. Inside there is a spacious entrance area and corridor with each room leading from it; the second bedroom firstly to the left, further along the corridor is the bathroom on the right, and the large lounge and kitchen space on the left. At the end of the corridor is the main bedroom, with views of Central London and The Shard.

The large double bedroom has ample room for bedside tables on either side of the bed, plus a large built in wardrobe for a clean, minimal look.

The lounge and kitchen/dining area is a huge bright room that looks out over West and Central London, and therefore has the benefit of enjoying a full sunset each evening. The room is large enough to be multi- functioning, with a lounge area, separate dining area and good sized kitchen.


Additional spaces

The communal outside space in the central square of the complex is a beautiful sun trap, and very well maintained. There is a delightful bridge crossing a Koi pond that residents walk over to enter and exit the complex, which is also surrounded by plants and benches to sit and relax on.

There is a swimming pool with jacuzzi and steam room which is free to be enjoyed by all residents and is included in the service charge (approx £2,770 per year), as well as a full gym with a good range of equipment. There are also meeting areas that can be hired in the South Block. The ground rent is £500 per year.


Connectivity & Local delights

The position of the flat in central London means it's incredibly well connected to both the inner city and outer areas of London. Within a 2 minute walk are Elephant and Castle tube station through which run the Bakerloo and Northern lines, and the overground station with direct trains to Blackfriars in just 10 minutes. The area of Waterloo, including the London Eye, is walkable in 20 minutes, as are the renowned gallery Tate Modern and the infamous Borough Market. Bermondsey high street is also just a 15 minute walk away which provides access to an amazing variety of cafes, bars and shops.

There is a wealth of local amenities, parks and cultural attractions on the doorstep. The Imperial War Museum is just a 5 minute walk from the home, along with it's surrounding park. The Southwark Playhouse, a wonderful theatre showcasing a great variety of productions, is just a 4 minute walk away. There is both a large and small Sainsbury's, as well as a wealth of independent food shops, pubs and restaurants offering a huge variety of different cuisines, like the wonderful Latin American restaurant Paladar. The Ship pub and Flavours of Naples eatery are also some firm favourites, but the most famous for food variety is Mercato Metropolitano, a massive airy food market, which is just a 5 minute walk away.

Elephant and Castle has been defined in recent years by huge investment and regeneration, and is developing rapidly. As well as a huge amount of housing development, plans for the area span over 11 acres of new public spaces, including a new community garden, 5 public squares and central London's largest new park in 70 years. Additionally, Elephant & Castle new shopping centre will be open in 2026 and will house 50 new shops.