Bright, newly refurbished studio in North Kensington — long lease and strong rental potential..
Recently refurbished studio with separate kitchen and shower room
High Victorian ceilings and good natural light from sash windows
125-year lease remaining
Estimated rental income c.£21,000 per annum
Service charge approximately £1,500 per year
EPC rating D — energy efficiency improvements likely needed
Building solid brick; assumed no cavity wall insulation
Wider area records above-average crime and relative deprivation
This newly refurbished studio flat sits within a well-maintained Victorian semi on Highlever Road, North Kensington. The layout includes a separate kitchen and shower room, generous storage and excellent natural light from high ceilings and sash windows — ready to move into or rent out immediately.
Practical running costs are straightforward: a long 125-year lease and a service charge of about £1,500 per annum. The building benefits from fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, and the location provides easy access to Notting Hill amenities and multiple transport routes.
Be clear about the material drawbacks: the flat has an EPC rating of D, the building’s solid brick construction likely lacks wall insulation, and the wider area records above-average crime and signs of deprivation. These factors affect energy costs, comfort and resale considerations.
For a first-time buyer or investor, this property offers immediate usability and rental potential (estimated rental income c.£21,000pa). It’s attractive as a pied-à-terre or buy-to-let in a sought-after part of W10, but buyers should factor in energy improvement costs, service charge and local area issues before committing.