Summary - Apartment 505 Marshall Building, 3, Hermitage Street W2 1PB
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Bright fifth-floor one-bedroom with private balcony and concierge.
Spacious 683 sq ft one-bedroom with open-plan living and balcony
Fifth-floor with lift, private balcony and comfort cooling
24-hour porter and three communal roof terraces for residents
Well-proportioned double bedroom with built-in wardrobes
Electric underfloor heating — potentially higher running costs
Leasehold tenure; check remaining term and service charges
Council Tax Band E — above-average local tax burden
Local indicators: high crime and area deprivation — investigate further
This bright, fifth-floor one-bedroom offers roomy, contemporary city living in Paddington Basin. The 683 sq ft open-plan layout and private balcony create a comfortable, flexible home for singles or couples seeking a long-term London base. Residents benefit from a 24-hour porter, communal roof terraces and comfort cooling for added convenience and lifestyle appeal.
Practical positives include a sleek integrated kitchen, built-in bedroom wardrobes and a separate utility/storage cupboard. Excellent transport connections — including Paddington mainline and Elizabeth Line links — plus fast broadband and mobile signal make this a practical choice for commuters and professionals.
Buyers should note material drawbacks plainly: the property is leasehold, council tax is band E (above average), and heating is electric underfloor which can be costly to run. Local area indicators show high crime and relative deprivation despite the development’s upgraded amenities; buyers prioritising quiet or low-crime neighbourhoods should check this thoroughly.
Overall, the apartment suits a first-time buyer or city professional wanting a spacious, modern home with concierge services and strong transport links, provided they accept leasehold ownership and factor in higher running costs and local area trade-offs.
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