Summary - BALMORAL APARTMENTS, 2 FLAT 410 PRAED STREET LONDON W2 1JL
2 bed 2 bath Flat
Modern, secure two-bedroom with parking and porter in prime W2 location..
- South-facing balcony with good daylight
- Open-plan kitchen/reception, two bedrooms (one en-suite)
- Comfort cooling and double glazing
- Secure underground parking and 24-hour porter
- Long lease (965 years) — ownership stability
- High service charge £7,689 pa and ground rent £350 pa
- Broadband speeds very slow; check connectivity options
- Local crime reported as very high; consider safety measures
A bright, south-facing two-bedroom apartment on the fourth floor of a modern development, ideal for buyers seeking turnkey city living with strong transport links. The open-plan kitchen/reception leads to a balcony, bringing daylight into the principal living spaces. One bedroom benefits from an en-suite bathroom and there is a separate guest shower room. Secure underground parking and a 24-hour porter add practical convenience in this central location.
The building, completed in the early 1990s, offers comfort cooling and double glazing; the long lease (965 years) is a solid ownership feature. Nearby transport hubs include Edgware Road, Lancaster Gate and Paddington (including Heathrow Express), and Hyde Park and Oxford Street are within walking distance — useful for commuters and those who value central amenities.
Buyers should note some material downsides. The service charge is high at £7,689 pa and ground rent is £350 pa; council tax is described as expensive. Broadband speeds are reported as very slow, and local crime levels are very high — factors that will matter to families and those working from home. The apartment is average-sized (c. 775 sq ft) and relatively low-maintenance structurally, but any buyer should confirm communal service details and IT/ connectivity arrangements.
Overall this is a practical, well-located two-bedroom apartment that suits buyers wanting secure central living with parking and porter services. It offers good potential for professional occupiers or investors who prioritise location and building amenities, provided they accept the elevated running costs and address the slow broadband and local safety considerations.
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