Summary - Flat 5, 70-72, Westbourne Terrace W2 6QA
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
One‑bed apartment with vast south‑west roof terrace near Hyde Park.
- South‑westerly roof terrace approx. 580 sq ft, extensive outdoor space
- Grade II listed period building with original features and high ceilings
- First floor position with lift and abundant natural light
- Open‑plan layout, bespoke oak doors, parquet flooring, built‑in Siemens/AEG
- Long lease (about 141 years) and nil ground rent
- Service charge c. £6,200pa (above average; includes sinking fund)
- Listed status restricts alterations; consents required for mezzanine
- Local area records relatively high crime; council tax above average
Set on the first floor of a handsome Grade II listed building, this elegant one-bedroom apartment offers dramatic ceiling heights, generous natural light and direct access to a large south‑westerly roof terrace of around 580 sq ft. The apartment combines period detailing—parquet floors, tall oak doors and decorative cornices—with a contemporary open-plan layout and quality built-in appliances.
Practical advantages include lift access, a long lease (about 141 years remaining) and very close proximity to Hyde Park, Paddington and excellent transport links. The property benefits from a community heating scheme and mains gas, and is well suited to someone seeking a bright London pied-à-terre or an attractive investment in an affluent central location.
Buyers should note material constraints: Grade II listed status will restrict alterations and may complicate consent for proposed changes (including any mezzanine addition). Service charges are around £6,200 per annum (50% allocated to a sinking fund), council tax is above average, and the local area records relatively high crime levels. The building’s solid brick construction likely lacks modern cavity insulation and the glazing install date is unknown, which may affect future energy improvements.
Overall this is a striking, characterful apartment with rare outdoor space for central London. It suits a purchaser who values location and volume of space and is comfortable with listed‑building constraints and the associated service costs.
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