Summary - 27 FLAT 1 KENSINGTON GATE LONDON W8 5NA
6 bed 5 bath Terraced
Rare, large period home overlooking a private garden square in central Kensington.
- Grade II* listed white stucco townhouse, built circa 1850
- Substantial 3,968 sq ft; six bedrooms and five bathrooms
- High ceilings, large sash windows, strong period features
- Raised ground kitchen/dining plus conservatory and balcony
- Lower-ground flexible space: gym, utility, two bedrooms
- Freehold tenure; very affluent W8 location near Hyde Park
- Listed status restricts alterations and incurs specialist costs
- On-street parking only; council tax described as very expensive
A rare, substantial Grade II* listed townhouse on Kensington Gate, set directly onto a private communal garden square close to Kensington Palace and Hyde Park. The house spans nearly 3,968 sq ft over lower ground to third floors, offering formal entertaining rooms, a large open-plan kitchen with conservatory, and a principal suite occupying the entire second floor. High ceilings, sash windows and classic stucco façades preserve strong period character throughout.
The layout suits an established family or buyers seeking multi-room living in central London, with six bedrooms, five bathrooms and flexible lower-ground accommodation currently arranged as two bedrooms, two shower rooms, a gym and utility. A south-facing first-floor balcony overlooks the communal garden; upper floors enjoy leafy Kensington views.
Buyers should note this is a listed building (Grade II*) and freehold ownership that will restrict alterations and require specialist consent and maintenance. Council tax is very expensive; parking appears to be on-street only. Overall, the house offers rare scale and location in W8, with genuine scope for sympathetic updating by someone comfortable working within listed-building constraints.
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