Summary - Flat D, 16 Elgin Crescent W11 2JR
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Bright newly refurbished pied-à-terre near Portobello and excellent transport.
Share of freehold tenure providing ownership security
Newly refurbished throughout with original fireplace and hardwood floors
High ceilings and large windows with pleasant garden-facing aspect
Compact studio layout — open-plan reception, dining and sleeping area
Electric room heaters; electricity main fuel may mean higher running costs
Solid brick walls likely without insulation; consider thermal upgrades
Double glazing fitted before 2002 — may be less energy efficient
Area crime reported as above average; central location close to amenities
Set on a wide, tree-lined road just off Kensington Park Road, this smartly presented studio occupies the first floor of a Victorian period building in prime Notting Hill. The apartment has been completely refurbished and benefits from high ceilings, large windows, original fireplace, and hardwood floors that give a sense of space and character uncommon for a studio. Share of freehold adds tenure security for an owner-occupier.
The layout combines reception, dining and sleeping into one bright room with a well-appointed kitchen and fully tiled bathroom. The large windows face a pleasant garden aspect and the building sits moments from Portobello Road, Westbourne Grove shops, cafés and a wide choice of restaurants. Notting Hill Gate station (Central, Circle and District lines) and local buses are within easy reach.
Buyers should note a few practical points: heating is by electric room heaters and the property uses electricity as its main fuel, which can be more expensive than gas; the walls are solid brick and assumed to have no insulation; double glazing was installed before 2002 and may be less efficient than modern units. Crime is reported as above average in the area, and the apartment is a compact studio rather than a separate one-bedroom flat.
Overall this is a ready-to-move-in, characterful pied-à-terre or starter home in a highly desirable neighbourhood. It will particularly suit a first-time buyer or buyer seeking a renovated central London bolt-hole, but those sensitive to running costs or seeking larger accommodation should factor in the studio layout and electric heating.
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