Hythe House, Swan Road, Rotherhithe Village, SE16

A stylish, early 20th Century apartment in Rotherhithe Village next to the River Thames. Superbly presented, bright and spacious throughout, with high ceilings, large windows and a huge amount of built-in storage.

This superb 828sqft / 77sqm second-floor home offer character features such as original wood floors, a fireplace and archways. Comprising a large separate kitchen-diner, an equally spacious living room overlooking the attractive Brunel Museum, two double bedrooms, a modern bathroom with window, a separate WC and a small utility room. Additionally, there are four original built-in cupboards ideal for storage, along with fitted modern wardrobes in the primary bedroom.

Other noticeable features include a new gas combi-boiler, double glazing, superfast broadband availability, an integrated dishwasher and permit parking within the development.

Rotherhithe station is under a minute’s walk away and Canada Water station is also quickly reachable. There are an ever-increasing number of things to do in the area, from getting a bite to eat at the newly opened artisan bakery Simplicity, an evening drink at the historic Mayflower riverside pub, tennis in Southwark Park, a run along the river, or enjoying city views from outside The Angel pub on warm summer nights. The wider neighbourhood also offers some respite from urban life with the docks, green spaces and river providing plenty of open areas to experience.

The property stands to benefit from substantial investment in the area, including the £5.6 billion, 53-acre Canada Water Masterplan, with London’s first new high street in over a century. Additionally, a new electric ferry service has just launched, providing six crossings per hour for pedestrians and cyclists between Rotherhithe and Canary Wharf.

Leasehold. The service charge is £2,492.69 for the year to April 2027. The ground rent is £10 per annum and the lease has 89 years remaining. Southwark Council Tax Band: B.