Summary - 40 FIRST STREET LONDON SW3 2LD
3 bed 2 bath Terraced
Classic central Chelsea home with scope to extend and modernise for family living.
Freehold Georgian terraced house, 1,256 sq ft, three bedrooms, two bathrooms
Double reception with fireplace and large windows on raised ground floor
Private patio garden approximately 5.3 metres; direct access from kitchen
Principal bedroom with dressing area and en-suite on first floor
Historic planning permission lapsed for mansard, reconfiguration, basement (STPP)
Solid brick construction with assumed no wall insulation — retrofit likely needed
Mains gas boiler and radiators; double glazing (install date unknown)
Council tax very expensive; average local crime statistics
Set on a coveted stretch between Chelsea and Knightsbridge, this freehold Georgian terraced house offers 1,256 sq ft of well-proportioned family accommodation and a private patio of about 5.3 metres. The raised ground floor double reception has a working fireplace and large windows; the principal bedroom on the first floor includes a dressing area and en-suite. The lower ground floor contains a second bedroom, a shower room/guest cloakroom and a dining room that could serve as a third bedroom. A fitted kitchen opens via sliding doors onto the patio, giving family flow between indoor and outdoor space.
The house is best suited to buyers who want a central Chelsea address with potential to modernise. There is scope to enlarge subject to consent — historically there was planning for a mansard roof extension, internal reconfiguration and a basement, although that permission has now lapsed. The building’s solid brick walls are original and currently assumed uninsulated, so upgrading thermal performance and services offers clear value for money to reduce running costs and improve comfort.
Practical facts that matter: tenure is freehold, mains gas-fired central heating with boiler and radiators, double glazing (install date unknown), no flood risk and fast broadband with excellent mobile signal. Local amenities are exceptional — Walton Street boutiques, Harrods and Sloane Street are within easy reach, and three Tube stations lie within about 0.5–0.6 miles. Highly regarded schools nearby make this a strong family location.
Buyers should budget for improvement works if they want to extend or upgrade insulation, and note council tax is very expensive. Crime is average for the area. For a family seeking classic Chelsea period character with realistic scope to add value, this house presents an attractive central-London opportunity.
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