Compact period apartment ideal for cash buyers or buy-to-let investors.
Victorian period conversion with high ceilings and sash window character
Set on a quiet cul-de-sac moments from Westbourne Grove, this first-floor studio sits within an attractive Victorian period conversion and offers straightforward refurbishment potential. The apartment has a separate kitchen and a well-proportioned main room with original floorboards and high ceiling character from the conversion. Its central Notting Hill location and proximity to Notting Hill Gate station support strong demand for short-term lets or long-term rentals.
Important transactional factors: the flat is leasehold with 79 years remaining and will be sold at auction. Some mortgage lenders may refuse to lend because of the remaining lease length, so cash buyers or specialist lenders are likely to be needed. The property will benefit from modernisation throughout — the room is described as a fixer-upper with worn floorboards and dated finishes.
Running costs are straightforward: a modest ground rent (£20) but a higher-than-average service charge (£1,034). The area is affluent and well connected (Excellent mobile signal, fast broadband), though local recorded crime levels are high, which may affect some buyers’ preferences.
For a buyer able to purchase at auction and carry out cosmetic works, this studio offers a compact central-London footprint with period charm, convenient transport links and strong rental or resale upside once modernised. Full checks on lease extension costs, lender acceptance, and service charge details are recommended before bidding.