Spacious two-bedroom apartment with premium amenities moments from Battersea Park..
Two double bedrooms and two bathrooms in 763 sq ft (70 sq m)
Less than five-minute walk to Battersea Park; near Battersea Power Station tube
Extensive resident amenities: pool, spa, cinema, roof terrace, concierge
Long lease — 993 years remaining (low lease risk)
Service charge £4,216.56 pa and Council Tax Band E (above average)
Ground rent £750 pa (relatively expensive)
Community heating scheme in place; check bills and allocations
Area records above-average crime — consider safety and insurance costs
Set within a modern development on Prince of Wales Drive, this two-bedroom apartment offers 763 sq ft of open-plan living with a private balcony and city views. The apartment's long lease (993 years) and generous internal space suit buyers seeking a low-risk leasehold purchase close to Battersea Park and the new Battersea Power Station tube.
Residents benefit from extensive shared amenities including a 24-hour concierge, pool, sauna, steam room, cinema, meeting rooms, games room and a roof terrace — strong lifestyle appeal for professionals or owners wanting rental potential. Transport links are excellent with the Northern Line extension at Battersea Power Station providing fast connections into the City and West End; mobile signal and broadband speeds are reported excellent and fast respectively.
Buyers should note the material running costs: an above-average service charge of £4,216.56 pa, an expensive ground rent of £750 pa and Council Tax band E. Heating is supplied via a community scheme. The area records above-average crime, which prospective purchasers should investigate further and factor into insurance and living costs.
Overall this is a modern, well-serviced apartment in a sought-after riverside pocket. It will suit commuters, professionals and investors seeking strong amenity-led rental appeal, provided they accept the ongoing service and ground rent commitments and the inner-city setting.