Flat for sale in Deacon Street, London SE17

Positioned in Elephant Park and built by Lendlease, Hurlock Heights is a handsome building in the area. This welcoming two-bedroom apartment exemplifies a contemporary approach to urban living in Elephant & Castle.

Situated on the 16th floor with fantastic city views the apartment is brilliantly located in, only a short walk from Zone 1 transport links include London Underground, Overground and numerous bus links.

The apartment sits in a striking building on a corner plot, rising above the street below. There is 24 hour concierge as well as impeccably maintained shared areas, ensuring a welcoming gateway.

The apartment is on the sixteenth floor and has lift access. The open-plan kitchen and living area is a thoroughly sociable dual-aspect space. Generous windows punctuate the walls, allowing light to flood in through all angles. One of these expanses of glazing opens directly to a secluded and versatile balcony. This is the perfect spot for a morning coffee and weekend crossword, with views extending to the most dramatic urban panorama.

In alignment with the rest of the apartment, the kitchen has been cleverly conceived for the practicalities of everyday life. The open-plan nature of the space ensures it is perfectly suited to entertaining while cooking. Neatly housed in contemporary cabinetry, an array of Bosch appliances and generous storage are tucked beneath black and speckled worktops. Timber-faced wall cupboards and full-height units add extra storage.

Executed in a similarly fresh and simple palette, the two bedrooms are calm, bright spaces, each with full-height and full-width windows framing views. One of the bedrooms has an en-suite bathroom and a generous built-in wardrobes, while the other has a smaller built in wardrobe. Completing the plan is a second bathroom, with a built-in bath complete with a large showerhead. Mirrored cabinetry above the sink conceals additional storage in both bathrooms.

The building has a 24 hour concierge service. There is secure bike storage too.

The sheltered balcony makes a peaceful spot to sit and enjoy a lazy Sunday brunch. With ample space for a table and chairs, it is protected from the elements yet feels part of the natural world outside with views over the surrounding metropolitan landscape.

Wansey Street is within a short walk of Elephant & Castle station, which offers Underground (Northern & Bakerloo Lines) and National Rail services (direct trains to St Pancreas, Luton and Gatwick airport). St John’s Walworth Church of England primary school, which is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, is just around the corner. Walworth Road has numerous retail outlets including a Marks & Spencer, and the historic East Street market is very close by. The area is also exceptionally well served by buses and cycle lanes and superhighways.

Elephant Park’s new homes, shops, offices and restaurants are adding new energy to the Elephant. Mature trees and new, green, open spaces connected by tree-lined streets make this Central London’s new green heart, and one of the capital’s most exciting places to live, work or visit.

Tenure: Leasehold Lease Length: Approx. 245 Service Charge: Approx. £3,977.96 per annum (2022)Ground Rent: £500 per annum Council Tax Band: B (approx. £1,124 per annum).

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