Summary - Flat 1, 34, Phillimore Gardens W8 7QF
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Large period one‑bed with communal garden on a prime W8 street — long lease and share of freehold.
One double bedroom with generous reception and separate dining hall
Direct access to substantial communal garden, rare for central London
Large internal footprint — approximately 757 sq ft
Very long lease (c.943 years) held as a share of freehold
Built before 1900 with period features and high ceilings
Solid brick walls likely uninsulated — potential cold/energy inefficiency
Lower‑ground level — limited natural views and light compared to upper floors
Area records above‑average crime; council tax is expensive
Set within a handsome late‑Victorian terrace on one of Kensington’s most desirable streets, this lateral lower‑ground one‑bed flat offers generous room proportions and direct access to a substantial communal garden. The reception and separate dining hall give flexible living and entertaining space uncommon in central London one‑beds, while high ceilings and sash windows retain period character and good natural light.
Practical positives include a very long lease (c.943 years) held as a share of freehold, mains gas central heating and a comfortable double bedroom. The flat’s size (approximately 757 sq ft) makes it suitable as a roomy pied‑à‑terre, couple’s home or lettable investment in a prime W8 location with Holland Park and Kensington High Street nearby.
Buyers should note the lower‑ground position and solid brick walls (likely without insulation), which can affect natural warmth and energy efficiency. The area records above‑average crime and council tax is expensive — both factual considerations for budget and security planning. The property appears well maintained but offers scope to modernise or improve thermal performance.
Overall this is a well‑proportioned period apartment that balances character and central location with sensible ownership advantages (long lease, share of freehold) and clear trade‑offs around positioning and building fabric.
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