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☀️ Lovely 2-bed in London E16 to let
I have a 2-bed apartment at Royal Albert Wharf (E16). Newly built in 2022, super bright and located in a small, secured, quiet building with open views and right along a beautiful riverside walk.
• £2,300 / month without bills (bills are usually about £150-200 per person altogether)
• Available from the start of September for a 10-12 month let (can be a bit flexible)
• Contract can be renewed each year if all goes well
• Suitable for students, professionals working in London or young couples
• Book via OpenRent:
https://www.openrent.co.uk/property-to-rent/london/2-bed-flat-grain-apartments-e16/2954516
We’re the owners, looking for someone who'll take care of our home and is trustworthy, as we’re now moving out of London.
🌟 About the apartment:
• 1 double room, 1 single room, 1 bathroom
• Open-plan living room with dual-aspect windows and a spacious balcony
• Induction hob, modern ventilation (MVHR)
• Washer + dryer, dishwasher available
• Top floor of a 4-storey building
• Secure, quiet residential area, neighbours are mostly professionals and young couples/families
• On-site reception can accept deliveries
📍 Location and area:
• Directly opposite Gallions Reach DLR station, very convenient
• 15 minutes by DLR to ExCeL Convention Centre and Custom House
• From Custom House, the Elizabeth line gets you to Canary Wharf in just 5 minutes, or to Tottenham Court Road (central London) in about 25-30 minutes
• Downstairs - a Starbucks, 2 Co-ops, a few pubs/bistros, hair salon, nail salon, etc
• Big Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury nearby
• Close to the Thames riverside walk, London City Airport, University of East London, and Yi-Ban restaurant — well-known within London's Asian community
Message me if interested 😊
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