Large one-bed garden flat in Maida Vale with development potential, 84-year lease.
Private 59ft rear garden with large patio, ideal for entertaining
This spacious one-bedroom basement flat in Maida Vale offers a rare private rear garden (approx 59ft) and a bright, well-proportioned reception with wooden floors and a semi open-plan fitted kitchen. Set at garden level with its own front door from a private courtyard, the layout gives a strong sense of townhouse living while remaining compact and manageable.
Practical benefits include two bathrooms (bedroom en suite plus separate shower room), double glazing, mains gas central heating and excellent local transport links — Maida Vale (Bakerloo) is within walking distance. The flat previously held planning permission to add an extra bedroom and enlarge the reception; that scope for enlargement may appeal to buyers wanting more space (subject to council approval).
Important considerations: the property is leasehold with only 84 years remaining; a lease extension has been valued at £11,200 to add at least 90 years, but this will be an immediate legal/financial step for most buyers. Annual outgoings include a service charge of £1,977.50 (2025) and ground rent of £100. Council Tax is Band E. The flat is a garden-level basement apartment — bring awareness to light levels and circulation compared with upper-floor flats.
This home will suit a buyer seeking central Maida Vale living with outdoor space and scope to alter layout, also attracting investors familiar with lease-extension processes. Be aware of higher local crime statistics and the area's relative deprivation — factors buyers should weigh alongside the flat’s size, garden and conversion potential.