Summary - FLAT 3, THE GALLERY, 38, LUDGATE HILL EC4M 7DE
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Central one-bedroom in St Paul’s Conservation Area — long lease, city living.
Prime St Paul's Conservation Area location, moments from cultural landmarks
Exceptional lease length — 971 years remaining
Approx. 532 sq ft — compact one-bedroom layout, efficient for single occupancy
Service charge £5,103 pa — above-average communal cost
Heating via electric room heaters — likely higher running costs
Very high local crime level — central, busy city environment
Double glazing present; installation date unknown
Excellent transport links and close to restaurants, shops and offices
Set within a grand Victorian building in the St Paul’s Cathedral Conservation Area, this one-bedroom apartment offers a rare central-London living opportunity. The property benefits from generous natural light, a separate fitted kitchen and comfortable living space ideal for a single buyer or couple working in the City.
Practical strengths include an exceptionally long lease (971 years), excellent transport links and immediate access to theatres, shops and restaurants. The location is unbeatable for walking to major employers and cultural landmarks, with quick connections across London via multiple Tube and rail options.
Buyers should note material trade-offs: the property is leasehold with a service charge of £5,103 pa (above average), heating relies on electric room heaters which can be costly, and the local crime level is recorded as very high. The building retains period character externally; internal glazing dates are unknown and the apartment is compact—best suited to a single occupant or couple.
Overall, this is a convenient, centrally located apartment that suits a city professional or first-time buyer seeking immediate access to the City and cultural amenities, provided they accept higher running costs and an urban environment with nightlife and associated noise.
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