Generous three-bedroom mansion-block apartment with lift, character and long lease in SW11..
Chain free with share of freehold and very long lease (c.986 years)
Spacious c.1,205 sq ft: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large reception
South-west aspect; large sash windows; excellent natural light
High ceilings and period mouldings; strong character throughout
Lift access (unique within Cambridge Mansions) for better accessibility
No private garden; external space likely communal or limited
Solid brick walls (assumed no insulation); consider energy upgrades
Council tax level described as expensive; urban on-street parking only
Occupying a prominent corner position on Cambridge Road, this distinguished first-floor apartment in Cambridge Mansions combines generous room proportions with authentic period detail. At c.1,205 sq ft the layout delivers a large principal reception room, three well-proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms — a practical family arrangement with strong natural light from a south-west aspect and large sash windows.
Built in 1898, the apartment retains high ceilings, decorative mouldings and wide timber floors that give immediate character and presence. Practical upgrades include double glazing fitted after 2002, mains gas heating with boiler and radiators, and a long lease with a share of freehold. The building is one of the few in the block with lift access, improving everyday convenience for family life.
There are important practical considerations: there is no private garden and external space appears communal or limited, which may matter for families wanting private outdoor space. The building’s solid brick construction likely lacks cavity insulation, so further energy-efficiency works could be considered despite the current EPC rating around C. Council tax is described as expensive, and the urban setting means on-street parking only.
Set in a sought-after SW11 location, the apartment is well-placed for Battersea Park, local schools and fast transport links. Offered chain free with a long lease, the property will suit families or professional sharers who value period character, generous internal space and convenient access to central London, while being prepared to accept limited private outdoor space and possible retrofit work for insulation and energy improvements.