Theatre Place, New Cross Road, Lewisham, London

Smart loft-style one bed first floor flat in a well-connected New Cross/Deptford borderland spot. Walk to New Cross, Deptford and Deptford Bridge DLR stations within five minutes. Chain free.

The very cool development with its low-maintenance communal outside space, shared cycle storage and shared car parking, was launched in 2013. Interestingly, a C19th 2,000-seat variety theatre – ‘New Cross Empire’ – used to stand on this site (closing in 1954).

Access tucked-away 'Theatre Place' via an archway on New Cross Road. Find your own front door on the first floor. You open into a neat hall with two inbuilt cupboards.

To your left is your internal bathroom with white suite, over-bath shower, heated stainless steel towel rail, and large profile wall tiling.

Next you have your bedroom. Your warehouse-style window with exposed brick detail faces south (enjoy this orientation in your reception room, too). This is 11 feet by 9 feet, with white walls and a pale carpet.

Finally you have your bright main room of 17 feet by 10 feet, again with warehouse-window. The room incorporates living and kitchen spaces. Your fitted kitchen features glossy white units paired with wooden counters.

What a hot spot! You are a few minutes from Deptford High Street; the area's heart and hub, and within close proximity to the river and to central Greenwich, with its UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Deptford and New Cross are two of south London's best addresses, with fab transport links and excellent cultural offerings including Goldsmiths CCA (art gallery). Deptford and New Cross stations are both within a five minute walk (New Cross is on the London Overground network), and Deptford Bridge DLR is even closer, making a Canary Wharf commute a doddle.

What else is local? This area boasts top bars, pubs and restaurants. Deptford High Street is super local and thriving (we particularly like Marcella, Jazu and Tea House), with regular markets and handy shops. Deptford Market Yard has been pleasingly developed and has some great independent businesses, eateries and drinkeries.

Deptford is also home to St Paul's, Deptford – one of London's finest Baroque parish churches, cited as "one of the most moving C18 churches in London" in the Buildings of England series.

You are but a 15 minute walk from The Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site – comprising the historic town centre, the beautiful Royal Park and the related institutional buildings. The Royal Observatory is a must-go-to and the views at the top of the park, looking onto The Thames and beyond, are really something.

Peckham and Camberwell are also close for further options.