Gilbert Close, London SE18

GUIDE PRICE £265,000 to £275,000

Nestled within the historic and prestigious Grade II listed Royal Herbert Pavilion, this beautifully presented one-bedroom ground floor apartment combines historic architecture with a modern and contemporary interior. . A rare feature of this particular home is its private entrance, not shared with any other property—tucked away in a quiet corner of the development for ultimate privacy.

Upon entering, you're greeted by a welcoming hallway with space for coats and shoes. From here, doors lead to all the principal rooms, offering a well-designed and highly functional layout.

The heart of the home is a stunning open-plan living and kitchen area. A lovely light room due to the four large windows—three to the front and one to the rear—this space is ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The generous layout easily accommodates lounge furniture, with additional space for a dining table and chairs if desired. A stylish breakfast bar seamlessly connects the kitchen and living areas—perfect for morning coffee or casual evening meals.

The modern kitchen is well-appointed with a range of sleek base and eye-level units, ample worktop space, and integrated appliances including an oven, four-ring hob with extractor, fridge/freezer, and a concealed washing machine. The space is completed with band new wood flooring, which flows throughout the living area, adding to the apartment’s contemporary feel.

The double bedroom is an excellent size and benefits from floor-to-ceiling built-in wardrobes, offering ample storage while maintaining a minimalist, uncluttered feel.

The bathroom is a tranquil and luxurious space, featuring a full-size bathtub with a rain shower and additional handheld attachment, a modern basin with under-sink storage, and WC—finished with high-quality contemporary fixtures.

The apartment has allocated parking and is available to buy chain free.

Godwin House is located within the historic Grade II Listed Royal Herbert Pavilion, the development itself offers seven acres of beautifully maintained grounds and facilities including a pool, sauna, gymnasium, tennis courts plus on-site concierge.

There is a vibrant community within the development with the residents bar being the focal point, where you can relax and mingle with friends and neighbours after a hard day's work.
Prior to the conversion, the old military hospital was built in 1865 and Florence Nightingale was said to have described the development having "generous windows and commanding beautiful views".

For commuters there is a wide range of options into the City and Docklands via Woolwich Arsenal for Overground to London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross. The DLR offers a quick alternative to both Canary Wharf or City Airport whilst local frequent bus services connect to North Greenwich for the Jubilee Line (one stop into Canary Wharf) and Blackheath for different Overground lines via Lewisham. With the added benefit of the Elizabeth Line accessible via Woolwich transport links have never been better!
There is a regular bus service to Blackheath, Woolwich and North Greenwich offering a regular service to Central London, The City and Canary Wharf.

As well as access to the private grounds of the estate, the immediate area also offers many green open spaces including Hornfair Park, Woolwich Common, Shrewsbury Park and Oxleas Wood.

For sports enthusiasts there is lido nearby and many local sports clubs including golf, tennis and cricket.