Summary - One Kensington Gardens, Victoria Road, Kensington, W8 W8 5RF
2 bed 2 bath Flat
Substantial two-bed with premium facilities opposite Hyde Park.
Share-of-freehold with very long lease (approx. 987 years)
Large lateral apartment — 1,602 sq ft, two double en suites
South-facing reception with high ceilings and large sash windows
Premium fitted kitchen (Gaggenau appliances) and marble-finished bathrooms
On-site concierge, leisure facilities, indoor pool and secure underground parking
Service charge circa £25,000 pa — extremely expensive running cost
Council tax described as very expensive; local crime rate above average
No private garden; period building with possible typical maintenance needs
Set directly opposite Kensington Palace and Hyde Park, this substantial two-bedroom lateral apartment offers 1,602 sq ft of high-spec living space ideal for a principal home or London pied-à-terre. Both bedrooms are double and en suite, and the south‑facing reception room benefits from high ceilings, large sash windows and generous natural light. The open-plan kitchen is fitted with premium integrated appliances (Gaggenau noted) and stone finishes. The development provides full concierge, leisure facilities and an indoor swimming pool, plus a dedicated underground parking space.
Ownership is on a share-of-freehold basis with an unusually long lease (approximately 987 years), offering long-term security. Practical positives include excellent mobile signal and fast broadband, mains gas central heating and double glazing installed post-2002. The location places you within walking distance of Kensington High Street amenities and several highly regarded schools, making it suitable for family use or a high-end investment close to green space and transport links.
Buyers should note significant running costs: the stated service charge is circa £25,000 per year and council tax is described as very expensive. The local crime rate is above average for the area. The building is a period structure completed as a new development; walls are likely solid brick (assumed) and there may be typical central‑London maintenance requirements. No private garden is included.
This property sells lifestyle and location—grand proportions, park outlook and premium building services—but at a material ongoing cost. It will suit purchasers prioritising central Kensington living, on-site amenities and secure parking who can budget for high service and local taxation charges.
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