Summary - Flat 1, 33, Neal Street WC2H 9PR
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Central first-floor flat with high ceilings and character finishes.
First-floor one-bedroom with feature fireplace and high ceilings
Compact 403 sq ft layout ideal for pied-à-terre or rental
EPC C; mains gas boiler and radiators in place
Secondary glazing; solid brick walls likely uninsulated (assumed)
Leasehold with approx. 83 years — extension advisable promptly
Service charge about £2,000/year; ground rent £200/year
Very high local crime rate — consider security and insurance
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband speeds
Set on a pretty cobbled street in the heart of Covent Garden, this compact first-floor flat offers a stylish pied-à-terre within easy reach of theatres, restaurants and transport. The open-plan living/kitchen benefits from tall sash windows, natural light and a feature fireplace, creating a characterful central London base. At about 403 sq ft the layout is efficient and well presented, with contemporary finishes and generally good decorative order.
The apartment has practical strengths for city living: an EPC rating of C, mains gas central heating with a boiler and radiators, secondary glazing to the original openings, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband. These features support comfortable year-round use and make the flat well suited to professionals seeking a central lock-up-and-leave or an investor targeting short-term lets (check lease rules).
Buyers should note some important constraints. The property is leasehold with approximately 83 years remaining — short enough to make lease extension a priority and could affect mortgageability and value. Service charges average about £2,000 per year and ground rent is £200, so ongoing costs are material. The building’s solid-brick construction likely has no cavity insulation (assumed), and glazing is secondary rather than full replacement. Crime levels in the immediate area are very high; buyers should consider security and insurance implications.
This is a rare opportunity to own a central London pied-à-terre that combines period character with contemporary styling. It will most appeal to buyers who prioritise location and lifestyle and who are comfortable managing the lease extension and service-charge commitments that come with central Covent Garden living.
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