Summary - 209A SUSSEX GARDENS LONDON W2 2RJ
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Large Victorian garden flat near Kensington Gardens — scope to add a 2nd bedroom..
Almost 1,020 sq ft lateral lower-ground garden flat
Set in an imposing Victorian mansion block at the end of Sussex Gardens, this lower-ground garden flat offers unusually spacious lateral living in a prime W2 location. At just under 1,020 sq ft the apartment feels larger than a typical one-bedroom and benefits from a private south-facing courtyard garden and generous principal bedroom with a walk-in closet.
The layout is versatile: a bright reception room with an original fireplace, a fitted kitchen with dining space, a separate study and a storage room at the far end of the garden. With planning and freeholder consent the study plus storage could be combined to create a second bedroom — an attractive prospect for buyers seeking rental uplift or extra space for home working.
There are practical drawbacks to note. The lease has 56 years remaining, which may prevent some mortgage lenders from lending and will affect price and purchase options. Annual outgoings are high for a flat this size: service charge £7,756 pa and ground rent £100 pa. The bathroom is dated and the property would benefit from some modernisation. Crime levels locally are above average, although the immediate location is very close to Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park and major transport links.
This home suits a buyer who values location and size over turnkey condition — someone able to manage lease discussions and comfortable planning modest refurbishment. For those who can resolve lease and lending, the flat offers significant space, garden access and clear potential to add a second bedroom in one of central London’s most desirable postcodes.
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