local authority:   London Borough of Southwark

Baltic Housing Co-operative is a shared ownership development comprising of thirty-four one and two bedroom flats.

The scheme is situated on a piece of land purchased from the London Docklands Development Corporation and is bordered by Timber Pond Road and Archangel Street. It is attractively landscaped with the majority of the flats overlooking a central communal garden. Off street parking is provided close to the flats.

The estate is in the London Borough of Southwark with main access being from Brunel Road/Salter Road and Redriff Road, which link the Surrey Quays area to central London. The scheme is situated in a residential area with local shops nearby in Albion Road. The Surrey Quays shopping centre is close by, opposite Surrey Docks station. There are a range of facilities in Rotherhithe including a health centre, library, community centre and swimming baths. Nearby Southwark park has the added attraction of an open air pool. Rotherhithe tube station is close to Baltic Housing Co-operative and there are also a number of bus routes, which operate services to and from the West End and London Bridge.

Features of the properties include:

• Eternit slate roofs
• traditional brick construction with inner insulation blockwork
• double glazed softwood windows
• fitted kitchens with electric hob and oven
• gas/electricity facilities
• electric central heating

The service charge covers communal gardening, cleaning and lighting and communal estate repairs.

There is no committee. Consultation on management issues is by letter to each resident.

Baltic Housing Co-operative is a shared ownership scheme. If you are interested in purchasing a shared ownership property, apply to the local estate agents in the area. The Society does not keep a list of potential sellers or buyers.