Summary - Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E SW1E 6PB
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Central two-bedroom home with period charm and strong transport links.
Share of freehold in Victorian purpose-built mansion block
Spacious rooms with high ceilings and large bay-front windows
Porter on duty weekdays and passenger lift to all floors
Large principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes
No central heating system; electric heaters assumed
Solid brick walls with no recorded insulation (energy loss risk)
EPC rating E; energy performance and refurbishment likely required
Expensive council tax and single bathroom only
Set within a distinguished Victorian mansion block on Buckingham Gate, this large two-bedroom apartment combines period character with central London convenience. High ceilings, large sash windows and a bay-front reception create bright, generous rooms with clear potential to modernise and personalise.
The apartment offers a sizeable principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a second double bedroom suitable for a bed and study, and an open dining/reception area. Practical features include a porter on duty Monday to Friday, a passenger lift, and a share of freehold — valuable for long-term ownership control in this postcode.
Buyers should note material practicalities: there is no central heating system (electric heaters assumed), the building is solid-brick with no known wall insulation, and the Energy Performance Certificate is rated E. Council tax is expensive and there is a single bathroom; some updating will be needed to improve energy efficiency and modern comfort.
Positioned a short walk from St James’s Park and excellent transport links (St James’s tube, Victoria hub, buses and trains), this apartment suits someone seeking a stylish central London base with strong rental or owner-occupier appeal, and the scope to enhance value through targeted refurbishment.
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