Summary - Hampstead, Swiss Cottage, NW3 NW3 6HT
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Large duplex with parking and porter — auction sale for cash-ready buyers.
Large duplex: 1,062 sq ft across two floors with three balconies
This substantial two-bedroom duplex in NW3 offers 1,062 sq ft of flexible living space across two levels with strong rental and redevelopment appeal. Set on the fifth and sixth floors of a portered building, the apartment has three balconies with wide city views, lift access and an allocated underground parking/garage — rare for central locations. Broadband and mobile connectivity are excellent, and the development sits close to Swiss Cottage and Finchley Road stations and Hampstead Heath.
The property requires full refurbishment and will be sold at online auction with a strict six-week completion. The short lease (approximately 82 years remaining) is a material issue: lenders may be reluctant and lease extension will be needed quickly. The sale is unconditional; bidders must allow for buyer’s fees, the non-refundable deposit arrangements and any disbursements set out in the legal pack.
Service charges are above average at around £4,800 per year and the local area records higher crime levels—both practical considerations for owners and tenants. The construction dates from the 1980s and the glazing install date is unknown; the heating is mains gas with a boiler and radiators. These facts point to foreseeable refurbishment costs beyond cosmetic updating.
For investors or experienced buyers prepared to act quickly, the flat presents clear upside: size, location, parking and porter service in an affluent catchment mean good long-term demand. For buyers seeking a mortgage-backed purchase or a move-in-ready home, confirm lending options and budget for a lease extension and full renovation before bidding.
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