Pied-à-terre or rental near Hyde Park — long lease and modern interior.
First-floor one-bedroom apartment, 499 sq ft
This first-floor one-bedroom apartment in Centre Court offers a compact, modern living space in a prime Bayswater location. The open-plan living/kitchen and built-in storage make efficient use of the apartment’s 499 sq ft, while a sleek bathroom completes the contemporary finish. With a 975-year lease, the tenure is effectively long-term secure.
Positioned moments from Hyde Park and within easy reach of Bayswater and Queensway stations, the flat suits a pied-à-terre or a buy-to-let targeting professionals and short-stay renters. Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband support home working and streaming; nearby amenities include cafés, supermarkets and frequent transport links including the Heathrow Express at Paddington.
Buyers should note material running costs and some environmental drawbacks: the EPC is rated E and heating is by electric room heaters rather than central gas, which can increase energy bills. The property sits in a solid-brick, pre‑1950 building likely without cavity insulation, and the service charge is circa £4,000 annually with a small £200 ground rent. The area records very high crime levels and council tax is above average—important considerations for owner-occupiers and landlords setting rents or insurance.