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Available for lease takeover until September 2026 (+ options to end lease early in July)
Looking for someone to take over my room in a bright 2-bed flat in Balfron Tower (Poplar, E14), sharing with one other flatmate. It’s a genuinely great place to live. It has amazing views of Canary Wharf, loads of great building amenities, and very well connected transport links to central!
🛏 The Room & Flat
- Spacious double bedroom
- Fully furnished (bed, storage, desk space available)
- Large, open living room and kitchen
- Kitchen includes induction hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher & washing machine
- One shared bathroom (with just one other person)
- Private balcony with great views towards Canary Wharf
- Located on the 3rd floor
💷 Costs
Rent: £1,160 per month (internet included)
Bills: ~£75 per month (heat, electricity, water)
Deposit: 5 weeks rent (£1,338)
Council Tax Band: E
Requirements: Right to rent in the UK, able to pass references/affordability checks, or provide a UK guarantor.
🏢 The Building – Balfron Tower
The building also has many great amenities:
- Fully equipped gym (weights, treadmill, Peloton)
- Cinema room
- Table tennis room
- Rooftop garden
- Workspaces & library
- Regular social events
- 24-hour concierge
- On-site management & repairs team
- Free covered bicycle parking
- Car parking available (extra cost)
🚆 Location & Transport
- DLR connections to Bank, Tower Gateway, Stratford & Canary Wharf
- ~20 minute walk to Canary Wharf (Jubilee & Elizabeth lines)
- Shops and essentials just minutes from the building
👋 The Flatmate
You’ll be sharing with a 22-year-old male PhD student in robotics at UCL. He’s into badminton, cooking, and board games. Friendly, tidy, and easy to live with.
Looking for a respectful, sociable, and generally good vibes (no smoking). Ideally someone who wants a comfortable home, not just a place to sleep.
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