Summary - SECOND FLOOR, WELLINGTON HOUSE, 70, BUCKINGHAM GATE SW1E 6AL
2 bed 2 bath Penthouse
Private rooftop terraces, parking and skyline views in central Westminster.
Spacious penthouse circa 2,295 sq ft with dramatic London skyline views
Private terrace plus an additional private roof terrace on tenth floor
Principal bedroom with dressing area and en suite bathroom
Two allocated garage parking spaces and separate storage unit included
High-quality finishes, Gaggenau and Sub-Zero appliances, EPC B
Leasehold with c.985 years remaining; conveyancing straightforward on tenure
Service charge extremely high: £27,974 per year; ground rent £1,250
Area records very high crime; external wall system tested—buyer to verify
This top-floor apartment occupies circa 2,295 sq ft and delivers dramatic floor-to-ceiling views across the London skyline, including an outlook toward The Shard. The open-plan reception and contemporary kitchen with high-end appliances flow onto a private terrace, with a secondary staircase to a larger private roof terrace — rare outdoor space in central Westminster.
The principal suite includes a dressing area and en suite; a second bedroom also has built-in storage and an en suite, together with a utility cupboard and guest WC. Two allocated garage parking spaces and a separate storage unit are included. The building benefits from lift access, a 24-hour concierge and an EPC rating of B.
Important cost and tenure facts: the property is leasehold with approximately 985 years remaining. Service charges are high at £27,974 per year and ground rent is £1,250; council tax is described as very expensive. There is a statement that external walls have been tested with no current works required, but buyers should make their own enquiries about the external wall system/cladding and any interim measures.
Location is central Westminster, a short walk to St James’s Park and Victoria stations and surrounded by major landmarks, shops and restaurants. Note the area records a very high crime level; prospective buyers should factor this into occupancy, insurance and security plans.
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