Summary - 12c Lady Somerset Road NW5 1UP
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Light-filled period flat near Tufnell Park and Kentish Town transport links.
Top-floor two-bedroom flat with large reception room
Separate kitchen with dining space; kitchen shows under-tile wear
Well-sized bedrooms and a large family bathroom
Leasehold tenure — check remaining lease and service charges
Timber-frame walls assumed uninsulated; may need thermal upgrades
Double glazing present; install date unknown, possible replacement
No lift access — upper-floor stair climb only
Local crime rates higher than average; consider security needs
Bright top-floor living and easy local amenities make this two-bedroom flat a practical London purchase. Set within a late-Victorian mid-terrace, the apartment offers a large reception room and a separate kitchen with space to dine — a comfortable layout for first-time buyers or couples sharing. The two well-proportioned bedrooms and sizable bathroom suit everyday living and city entertaining.
The property shows clear strengths: generous reception space, a dining-capable kitchen, double glazing, and fast broadband with excellent mobile signal. Its NW5 location puts Kentish Town and Tufnell Park on foot’s reach, with strong schools nearby and plentiful local shops, cafes and transport links. The area is broadly affluent and cosmopolitan, which supports long-term demand.
Buyers should note material considerations honestly. The flat is leasehold and on the top floor (stair access only), and the building has timber-frame walls with assumed no insulation — some thermal and sound upgrades may be needed. There is visible under-tile wear in the kitchen and the double glazing install date is unknown, so replacement or further refurbishment could be required. Crime statistics locally are higher than average; prospective purchasers may want to check security measures and insurance implications.
Overall this is a well-located, characterful period flat with immediate liveability and clear potential for modest improvements. It’s suitable for first-time buyers seeking space and local amenities, or investors targeting steady rental demand in an inner-city, well-connected pocket of NW5.
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