Rare private outdoor space close to Portobello Road and transport links.
Private south-facing garden accessed from reception
A spacious one-bedroom garden flat set within a double-fronted Victorian villa on tree-lined Oxford Gardens, W10. The reception room is generous with high ceilings and double doors that open onto a private, south-facing garden — a rare outdoor space for this location. The property has its own entrance and retains period character while offering modern comforts such as underfloor heating and double glazing (install date unknown).
Important practical facts: the flat is leasehold with only 47 years remaining. That short lease will significantly restrict mortgage options — many lenders may refuse to lend — and will be a key factor for buyers and solicitors. The flat is sold in need of renovation, presenting both reward and cost for anyone planning to modernise. Annual outgoings include a service charge of £1,600 and ground rent of £120; council tax is band E (above average).
This home will suit a buyer able to proceed with a cash purchase or with specialist lending and a willingness to renovate. It offers strong location benefits — close to Ladbroke Grove, Portobello Road, stations and green spaces — but also clear risks from the short lease and the need for works. Crime levels in the area are recorded as very high, which prospective buyers should research further and factor into budgeting and insurance.