Summary - Hornton Street, W8 W8 4NT
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Light-filled two-bedroom on Hornton Street, minutes from shops, transport and sought-after schools.
- Second-floor two-bedroom in Grade II listed conversion
- West-facing bay window, high ceilings, strong natural light
- Private access to communal gardens and half-landing store/laundry
- Share of freehold with 943-year lease remaining
- Service charge circa £4,200 per year (above average)
- Council tax described as expensive for the band
- Grade II listing restricts alterations and may complicate works
- Solid brick construction likely lacks cavity insulation (energy costs possible)
A well-proportioned two-bedroom apartment situated on the second floor of a handsome Grade II listed period conversion in central Kensington. The west-facing open-plan kitchen/reception benefits from high ceilings and a bay window that bring generous natural light to the main living space. The principal bedroom sits to the rear with extensive wardrobe space, and a second double bedroom faces the street.
The flat includes private access to well-maintained communal gardens and a useful store/laundry room on the half-landing. Share of freehold comes with an exceptionally long lease (943 years). Practical details include gas boiler and radiator heating, mains utilities, and an internal footprint of approximately 663 sq ft — an average-sized central-London apartment with good natural light and period features.
Notable constraints are material: the building is Grade II listed, which restricts alterations and may complicate works or conversions. Service charges are above average (£4,200 pa) and council tax is described as expensive. The building’s solid brick construction likely has little built-in insulation, so buyers should factor potential energy-improvement costs. Local crime is reported as above average for the area.
This property will best suit buyers looking for a characterful Kensington home close to transport, shops and schools, and those comfortable with the practicalities of living in a listed, centrally located building. It presents straightforward move-in condition with obvious potential for sympathetic updating where allowed under listed-status controls.
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