High-spec two-bedroom duplex in Covent Garden — historic façade, modern interiors, central convenience.
Duplex two-bedroom in Georgian townhouse, 874 sq ft
Open-plan kitchen/reception with integrated Miele appliances
Air conditioning in main living area and one bedroom
Lift access; first and second floor layout ideal for entertaining
Long lease (988 years) — easy to mortgage or hold
High annual service charge £9,398; central running costs significant
Local crime reported as very high; area shows deprivation indicators
Solid brick pre-1900 construction; likely no wall insulation
Set behind a striking Georgian façade, this two-bedroom duplex offers contemporary West End living across 874 sq ft. The first-floor open-plan kitchen, reception and dining room is fitted with integrated Miele appliances and benefits from air conditioning, large windows and lift or stair access — a practical, bright entertaining space for city professionals.
Both double bedrooms are on the second-floor level; one includes an ensuite shower room and air conditioning, while the second uses the family bathroom. The property has double glazing (installed post-2002), gas boiler and radiators, and long leasehold security (988 years), making it straightforward to mortgage or hold long-term.
Important drawbacks are stated plainly: the annual service charge is high at £9,398 and council tax is described as quite expensive, reflecting central-location running costs. Crime in the immediate area is reported as very high and the wider neighbourhood shows indicators of deprivation; buyers should weigh central convenience against these local safety and social factors.
The building is period construction (pre-1900) with solid brick walls and assumed no cavity insulation — there may be future thermal upgrade costs. Broadband and mobile signals are strong, transport links are excellent (0.3 miles to Covent Garden and Charing Cross), and there are abundant shops, restaurants and cultural amenities on the doorstep. Overall, this is a roomy, high-spec duplex for buyers seeking modern living within a historic West End setting, but with notable service charges and local safety considerations.