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What we found…
THE RIVERSIDE COLLECTION THE PEACEFUL POSITION
Deptford Edge Deptford, south east London
Lombard Square Plumstead, south London
This month, FTB goes on the hunt with Michael and Yuri, who are looking for a one bedroom home in south east London, with good public transport links and plenty to do in the local area
Set within 1.8 acres of green space and surrounded by lakes, canals and parkland, Lombard Place provides residents with a city oasis in one of the capital’s most up-and- coming neighbourhoods. The one and two bedroom apartments lie just a few minutes from Plumstead high street, while the Thames and popular Greenwich sit just beyond. On-site facilities include a concierge and gym, while inside the properties, styling is modern, with open-plan living spaces, en suite from the main bedroom in the larger homes, separate utility area, and well-sized balconies.
Located just a three-minute walk from the River Thames and the Thames Path, and on the edge of one of London’s most buzzing neighbourhoods, these stylish new one and two bedroom apartments sit around a private, central courtyard and feature sleek open-plan living areas and integrated Bosch appliances. Nearby Deptford offers a bustling market, galleries, bars and leisure centre – all moments from the front door. With the Thames and world- famous Greenwich close by too, it’s easy to see why these homes are proving so popular.
PROFILE
Names Michael Costen, 26; Yuri Spendlove, 27 Occupations Hospital administrator, events assistant Maximum budget £420,000
Requirements A one bedroom home in south east London, with good bus and rail links, a lively local area and a balcony or courtyard to enjoy
What they wanted…
Michael and I currently live in a shared house in Peckham, south east London. Although we love our housemates, we do really want to buy our own place. We got engaged last year and feel like we want our own space and place to grow. We are both from the local area and wouldn’t dream of living anywhere other than south London. We’d like to be within easy reach of Peckham, Deptford, Camberwell and Brixton. Michael works at the hospital in Camberwell and I work in Brixton – we don’t have a car and travel by bike or public transport, so having a station or bus route close by is a must. Something we really want is a nice space to retreat to – just us – after years of living in shared houses. But we also still want be close to our friends and all the things we love about the area. My parents have gifted us £20,000, which we’re adding to our savings, and this has given us a healthy deposit, which we’re really proud of having saved in the current economic climate.”
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*Based on a 25% share of the full market value of £395,000
*Based on a 30% share of the full market value of £330,000
What they thought…
We didn’t know that developments like this even existed. It looks so beautiful and serene, and it’s only a few miles down the road. The facilities for the residents are amazing; we are both really into tness and are always at our local gym. Having somewhere to work out within a few paces would be really great. The peaceful surroundings are a far cry from our current house’s location, which has an almost 24-hour hum, but we do wonder if it might be a little too far removed from our current lifestyle to be the right choice for us.”
This is a really great location – so close to the river and with some really varied options for going out within really easy reach. We cycle a lot, and being so close to the Thames Path would mean that some long and very cool bike rides would be right on our doorstep; there’s so much to explore. Then Deptford, New Cross and Greenwich are all an easy ride away. We absolutely love the styling, with the chic wooden nishes, and the low- energy features mean that we might be able to save money on some bills, which is de nitely a welcome bonus.”
14 First Time Buyer June/July 2026
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