One-bedroom period conversion with communal gardens, moments from Paddington Station..
Period conversion with high ceilings and feature fireplace
Bright one-bedroom period conversion set on peaceful Orsett Terrace, moments from Paddington Station and Westbourne Grove. The apartment makes good use of its 469 sq ft with traditional high ceilings, a feature fireplace and access to attractive communal gardens — rare for central locations.
Practical strengths include an exceptionally long lease (circa 964 years), fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, plus close walking distance to shops, cafes and transport links. Local primary and secondary schools rated Good are within easy reach.
Notable costs and drawbacks are clear: the service charge is high at £4,066 per year and the building’s solid-brick, pre-1900 construction suggests limited wall insulation may require upgrading. The property sits in an area with higher crime and deprivation scores, which may affect long-term resale or lettability for some buyers.
This flat suits a buyer seeking a well-located first home or a central investment with strong transport links and garden access. It will reward modest cosmetic updating and sensible energy-efficiency improvements, but buyers should budget for ongoing service charges and be comfortable with the neighbourhood profile.