Summary - Stanhope Mews West, SW7 SW7 5RB
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Bright character home ideal as a pied-à-terre or cash purchase.
First-floor period apartment with high ceilings and large windows
This two-bedroom first-floor apartment sits in the heart of South Kensington, combining period character with bright, contemporary living spaces. High ceilings and large windows flood the reception room with light, while original features and hardwood floors give the home a confident Victorian feel. The layout includes a principal bedroom with en-suite, a second double bedroom and a separate shower room, offering comfortable accommodation for a pied-à-terre or first home.
Practicalities are mixed. The 55-year lease is short and will restrict mortgage availability for many buyers; lenders may refuse to lend. Service charges are high (£10,000 pa) and ground rent (£400 pa) and above-average council tax add to running costs. Broadband speeds are very slow and the property sits above a public house, which could mean occasional noise.
Built before 1900 with solid brick walls and double glazing, the building benefits from mains gas underfloor heating and a boiler, but the assumed lack of wall insulation could mean higher heating bills. EPC rating D reflects modest energy performance. The property’s central location offers excellent transport links (Gloucester Road and South Kensington stations nearby), abundant local amenities and easy access to museums, parks and restaurants.
This apartment is best suited to buyers who can purchase without a standard mortgage (cash buyers, remortgage with lender prepared to accept the lease length, or those willing to extend the lease) and who value a central, characterful home ready for cosmetic updating rather than major structural work. Be aware of the material lease and running-cost issues before viewing.
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