Summary - Flat 12, 202, Kensington Church Street W8 4DP
1 bed 1 bath Studio
Compact city living moments from Notting Hill Gate and Kensington Gardens.
- Third-floor studio with enclosed winter garden and lots of natural light
- Lift and porter; well maintained block close to Notting Hill Gate
- Modern fitted kitchen and bathroom, ready to occupy
- Small overall size (364 sq ft) — compact living footprint
- Electric room heaters; likely higher running costs than central heating
- System-built walls assumed without insulation — retrofit recommended
- Leasehold: 94 years remaining; service charge ~£1,775; ground rent £50
- Local area: affluent and well connected, but crime levels are high
Bright third-floor studio in Kensington Church Street offers compact central living with clear upside for a first-time buyer or investor. The open-plan main room links to an enclosed winter garden, creating extra usable space and lots of natural light. A modern kitchen and bathroom mean the flat is ready to occupy without immediate refurbishments.
Practical features include a lift, porter service and double glazing installed post-2002. The block is well maintained and moments from Notting Hill Gate, Kensington Gardens and excellent transport links into the West End and City. Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal suit remote working or renting to professionals.
Be clear on the limitations: the flat is small (364 sq ft) and uses electric room heaters rather than a communal gas system, so running costs may be higher. The building’s system-built walls are assumed to lack insulation — consider improving thermal performance. The area reports higher crime levels, and the property is leasehold with 94 years remaining, a service charge of about £1,775 and a small ground rent of £50.
This studio suits someone seeking an affordable London base in a prime W8 location or an investor targeting short-term lets or city rentals. It combines a desirable address and low immediate maintenance with straightforward upgrade potential to improve comfort and energy efficiency.
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