Summary - MELBURY COURT FLAT 27 KENSINGTON HIGH STREET LONDON W8 6NH
4 bed 2 bath Flat
Large period residence with significant refurbishment and lease-extension potential.
Prime Kensington High Street location
Large lateral layout — 2,659 sq ft across one level
Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, plus separate reception spaces
Unmodernised throughout — requires full refurbishment
Short lease ~34–35 years — lenders may refuse mortgages
Lower SDLT on purchase but lease extension advisable
Private off-street parking (first-come, first-served)
Very expensive council tax; ground rent £485
A rare, substantial four-bedroom lateral apartment in a sought-after Kensington period block, offering 2,659 sq ft of flexible living on the second floor with lift and concierge. The apartment retains original character details, high ceilings and large windows, and sits behind a gated entrance close to Holland Park and Kensington High Street.
The layout includes a double reception/dining room, family room, spacious kitchen, dressing room, and two bathrooms — excellent scope to create a luxurious family home or a high-value rental once refurbished. Private off-street parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis and the building benefits from a community heating scheme and secondary glazing.
Important practical points: the flat is offered with a short lease (approximately 34–35 years remaining), which significantly reduces the purchase price and SDLT but will restrict mortgage availability and will require a lease extension to secure mainstream lending and long-term value. The property is unmodernised and needs renovation throughout; estimated running costs are high (very expensive council tax, ground rent £485) and the building has solid brick walls with assumed no insulation.
This apartment suits a buyer seeking a value-add project in a prime central location — typically a cash buyer or investor prepared to manage a lease extension and a full refurbishment. Buyers should factor in potential costs for lease extension, refurbishment and modernising heating and insulation to achieve contemporary standards.
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