Bright period flat in a prime Maida Vale location with immediate lease considerations.
Two double bedrooms, one with en suite bathroom
Separate eat-in kitchen and bright reception room with high ceilings
Share of freehold but only 81 years remaining on the lease (urgent issue)
Service charge approximately £9,200 per year — significant ongoing cost
Solid brick period building; likely limited insulation and higher heating costs
Sash windows, decorative mouldings and period character throughout
Excellent transport, fast broadband and many local amenities nearby
Council tax band F and local crime rates are above average
Set on the third floor of a white stucco-fronted Little Venice building, this two-double-bedroom flat combines period character with practical living. Large sash windows, high ceilings and decorative mouldings give the principal rooms a bright, airy feel while a separate eat-in kitchen and two bathrooms suit day-to-day life and shared households.
The flat is sold share of freehold but comes with only 81 years remaining on the lease — a material issue that will require prompt negotiation and cost to renew. Service charges are substantial at £9,200 per year and council tax sits in an expensive band; factor ongoing outgoings into any purchase decision.
Location is a major strength: Warrington Crescent is a tree-lined, elegant street with easy access to Warwick Avenue station and Little Venice cafés, restaurants and waterways. Broadband and mobile signal are strong, and local schools include several highly rated options, making the area attractive to families and professionals.
Practical notes: the building predates 1900 and walls are likely solid brick with no cavity insulation, so heating efficiency may be lower than modern standards. Heating is mains gas via boiler and radiators. Crime statistics are above average for the area; purchasers should satisfy themselves on security and insurance matters.