Summary - PENTHOUSE EAST ST JAMES'S CLOSE LONDON NW8 7LG
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Spacious, light-filled home ideal for families wanting park access.
Opposite Regent's Park with immediate green-space access
905 sq ft — generous two-bedroom layout with 20 ft reception
Porter and lift in a prestigious Art Deco building
Leasehold: 104 years remaining
High annual service charge £9,264; council tax rated expensive
Solid brick walls; likely no insulation — upgrade recommended
Double glazing fitted before 2002 may benefit from replacement
Community heating (mains gas) — communal system heating costs apply
This bright two-bedroom penthouse sits on the first floor of an attractive Art Deco building directly opposite Regent’s Park, offering rare immediate access to open green space in St John’s Wood. The apartment feels spacious for central London at 905 sq ft, with a 20 ft reception room, large bay window, generous principal bedroom and a practical kitchen/breakfast room. High ceilings and natural light create an airy, comfortable living environment for a household wanting park-side living.
Practical details are clear: the flat is leasehold with 104 years remaining, benefits from a porter and lift, and uses a community heating scheme. The building’s red brick, pre-1900 construction provides period character but also means solid walls with assumed lack of insulation; double glazing was installed before 2002. Service charge and local council tax are high (service charge £9,264 p.a.; ground rent £25), so buyers should budget for significant communal costs.
The apartment suits buyers seeking a well-located family home or a high-quality long-term London base who value proximity to parks, good local schools and convenient village amenities in St John’s Wood and Primrose Hill. Renovation potential exists for updating windows, insulation and kitchen finishes to improve energy efficiency and reduce running costs. The lease length is healthy for mortgage considerations, but the high service charge is a material ongoing expense to weigh into affordability.
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