Summary - 8 FLAT 26A CHELSEA EMBANKMENT LONDON SW3 4LE
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Moments from King’s Road and riverside green space, ideal as a stylish central base.
Portered period building in prime SW3 location
645 sq ft — unusually large for a one-bedroom flat
Share of freehold with a 978-year lease
Open-plan contemporary kitchen and living area
High ceilings and period character (bay/arched windows)
Community heating (mains gas) — likely service charges apply
Solid brick walls (no insulation assumed) — potential energy upgrades
Glazing unspecified; energy efficiency may need attention
This spacious one-bedroom flat sits to the rear of a handsome period building on Chelsea Embankment, a short walk from the river and the Chelsea Physic Garden. The open-plan living and kitchen area, contemporary finishes and generous 645 sq ft footprint make it unusually large for a single-bedroom property — a comfortable first home or a convenient pied-à-terre.
Practical strengths include a portered, well-maintained block, a very long lease (978 years) and share of freehold ownership, reducing long-term tenure risk. High ceilings and period red-brick façade give character; the building’s prime SW3 location places cafés, boutiques and transport links within easy reach.
Buyers should note this property sits on a community heating scheme fed by mains gas — useful for consistent warmth but likely accompanied by service charges. The building’s solid brick construction suggests limited wall insulation (assumed) and glazing details are unspecified, so energy efficiency improvements may be desirable. Crime levels are average for central London and flood risk is very low.
Overall this flat offers immediate lifestyle appeal and long-term security from its share-of-freehold and lengthy lease. It will suit first-time buyers seeking a central, characterful home or professionals wanting a stylish London base, prepared to budget for communal charges and potential energy upgrades.
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