Summary - 12A BARKSTON GARDENS LONDON SW5 0ER
6 bed 3 bath Apartment
Spacious period home with direct communal garden access and flexible layout.
Approximately 2,665 sq ft of lateral, period living space
A rare, grand lateral apartment backing directly onto the private communal gardens of Barkston Gardens, offering generous proportions across approximately 2,665 sq ft. Set on the ground floor of a portered Victorian corner building, the home retains strong period character—high ceilings, bay window, three fireplaces and original parquet—all arranged across six bedrooms and two reception rooms. The property is currently registered as two flats, giving clear flexibility to remain as one large family residence or be reconfigured as separate units.
The apartment benefits from direct garden access, off-street residents’ parking and long leasehold security (share of freehold with 955 years remaining). Three bathrooms are finished in Carrara marble and the fitted kitchen features a single-piece granite worktop. The location is inner-city cosmopolitan, moments from South Kensington amenities and highly regarded independent and state schools.
Notable running costs and fabric notes should be considered: an annual service charge of £8,405 and very expensive council tax (Band H) increase ongoing ownership costs. The building is of solid brick construction pre-1900 and likely has limited wall insulation, so heating costs may be higher than modern builds despite mains gas boiler and radiators. The property has been much-loved but will suit buyers willing to manage maintenance and potential reconfiguration works.
This home will particularly suit a large family seeking generous, adaptable living in a prime Kensington location or an investor interested in recreating separate residences. The combination of historic charm, substantial accommodation and direct garden access is exceptionally rare in this area, but buyers should budget for service charges, council tax and possible retrofit works to modernise thermal efficiency.
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