Large one‑bed maisonette with private entrance and communal garden access in prime SW7..
Private street-level entrance and access to Onslow Gardens
Generous 780 sq ft with high ceilings throughout
Large reception room and oversized double bedroom
Small private patio off the lower-ground flat
Share of freehold with 992 years remaining on lease
Service charge is high at £9,317 per year
Solid brick walls likely lack modern insulation
Council tax level described as quite expensive
Set on a quiet garden square in the heart of South Kensington, this large one‑bedroom lower‑ground maisonette combines period character with practical city living. Generous ceiling heights and large sash windows create an airy reception room and an exceptionally large double bedroom — rare for one‑bedroom stock in SW7. The flat is presented in good condition and benefits from its own street‑level entrance and access to the private Onslow Gardens.
Practical ownership is straightforward: share of freehold with a very long lease (992 years) gives security of tenure. The apartment spans approximately 780 sq ft, includes a small private patio and sits in a conservative mid‑terrace Victorian building close to Gloucester Road and South Kensington tube stations, museums, shops and restaurants.
Be clear on the running costs: the current service charge is high (£9,317 p.a.) and council tax is described as quite expensive — factor these into affordability. The property’s solid brick walls (typical of its era) likely have limited insulation, which may affect heating bills unless improved. Overall this is a spacious, characterful pied‑à‑terre or long‑term home with scope for modest modernisation to reduce running costs.