Summary - Canning Place W8 5AD
5 bed 3 bath Semi-Detached
Rare Kensington freehold with park views and private parking.
Grade II‑listed Georgian villa, circa 1837, strong period features
Five bedrooms and three bathrooms across two main floors plus lower ground
South‑facing garden with mature planting, accessed from two levels
Off‑street parking space directly to the property
Approximately 2,014 sq ft — spacious central Kensington footprint
Listed status will restrict alterations and require consents
Small plot size for the area; ongoing maintenance likely due to age
Council tax very expensive; local crime rates above average
A rare Grade II‑listed semi‑detached villa on Canning Place, offered on freehold with direct views across Kensington Gardens and south down Launceston Place. Arranged over two principal floors with a flexible lower ground level, the house provides five bedrooms and three bathrooms within approximately 2,014 sq ft of historic accommodation.
Built c.1837 and retaining many original Georgian features — stucco facade, architraved sash windows and classical proportions — the property delivers period character alongside practical city living: a south‑facing garden, off‑street parking and easy pedestrian access to High Street Kensington and nearby Tube stations. The lower ground floor increases usable space and provides versatile family accommodation or home‑working areas.
Important practical notes: the listing imposes restrictions that will complicate alterations and require listed‑building consent for many works. The plot is relatively small for the area, and the house’s age means ongoing maintenance and sensitive conservation are likely. Council tax is very expensive and local crime statistics are above average for the borough.
For a buyer seeking a historic Kensington home with park views, private parking and strong local schools, this is a rare long‑held freehold opportunity. It will particularly suit a family who values period detail and location, and who is prepared to manage listed‑building responsibilities and associated upkeep.
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