Summary - Chancery Lane, Holborn WC2A 1PU
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Boutique pied-à-terre with short-let potential in the heart of the West End.
Concierge and lift access in boutique Victorian development
Short-let permitted — strong rental flexibility and demand
Very long lease: 990 years; chain free for quick exchange
Compact 398 sq ft; studio/open-plan layout, limited separate space
Service charge £4,200 pa (above average) and council tax Band E
Ground rent £400 pa; main heating via community scheme
Located moments from Chancery Lane, Temple, West End and universities
Area recorded as very high crime and very deprived — practical impact
This compact one-bedroom apartment in Chancery Quarters offers a low-maintenance, central London base with clear rental potential. Set just off The Strand and moments from Chancery Lane and Temple stations, the flat benefits from concierge, lift access and permitted short-let use — attractive features for investors or professionals seeking reliable occupancy.
The interior is modern and efficiently planned: an open-plan living room with a kitchenette and built-in appliances, a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, and a shower room with heated towel rail. The building’s Victorian exterior and central location add character while local amenities, universities and courts ensure steady demand for short and mid-term lets.
Buyers should note the apartment’s limitations and running costs. At 398 sq ft it is small and arranged in a studio/open-plan style, so it’s less suitable for those needing separate reception space. Service charge of £4,200 pa and council tax at Band E are above average; ground rent is £400 pa. The property sits in an area recorded as very deprived with a very high crime level — practical considerations for tenants and insurers.
Positives include a very long lease (990 years), no onward chain and excellent transport links. Overall this flat presents a straightforward, centrally located investment or pied-à-terre with clear letting advantages, balanced by higher service costs and local social challenges.
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