Canon Beck Road, London, SE16

Ground floor Two double bedroom Victorian apartment, enjoying direct access to a rear garden, located just a leisurely stroll from Canada Water station. Dating from approximately 1873, this property forms part of a row of purpose-built tenements, each with direct access to what would have been a rear yard. Today, the yards have been converted to attractive shared gardens, with a cast iron staircase from the upper floor.

Internally, the property enjoys a the large sash windows and high ceilings you would expect of the era, while comprising two double bedrooms, and kitchen / living room to the rear. With both Rotherhithe and Canada Water stations within 0.2 miles, this home is a great first-time-buy and a rare period home against the backdrop of post-dock Canada Water.

 
The area offer fantastic pubs and restaurants. No neighbourhood is complete without a selection of watering holes and places to eat. Thankfully, this area has some of London’s finest eateries. The Mayflower pub is among the most historic establishments. Another popular place is the Midnight Apothecary. It's a cocktail garden on the rooftops of the Thames Tunnel. For healthy options, there is GreenZen.

Rotherhithe has its fair share of green spaces as well. This sets the area apart from London’s other Riverside neighbourhoods. There are garden spaces as well as nature reserves to make it a pleasant and peaceful place to live. The 5.2 acre Stave Hill Ecological Park is one of the most popular spots. It is a green parkland that attracts all sorts of wildlife. Lavender Pond Nature Reserve is worth a visit too. Plus, the area has access to the Thames.

There are also a number of top attractions here. Rotherhithe might be a predominantly residential area, but it does punch above its weight with things to do. Brunel Museum is one of the most famous venues. It tells the story of the engineering dynasty. Aside from excellent exhibitions, the museum hosts lectures, theatre productions, and concerts. There are also other popular amenities such as Surrey Quays and Surrey Docks Farm and also the Canada Water Masterplan making the area a fantastic area location to invest in.