Summary - Top Floor, 152 Shirland Road W9 2BT
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact renovation project near Bakerloo Line for hands‑on buyers.
Top-floor one-bedroom flat; bright rooms with neutral decoration
Small gross internal area: 438 sq ft (compact living)
Requires refurbishment; dated 1970s kitchen and modernization needed
Leasehold with 124 years remaining
Low annual service charge: £800
Council Tax band F — high local tax cost
Close to Maida Vale and Warwick Avenue (Bakerloo Line)
Local area records higher crime levels — consider security and resale
This compact top-floor one-bedroom flat on Shirland Road is a bright, blank‑canvas opportunity in the heart of Maida Vale. At 438 sq ft it suits a single buyer or couple looking to create a bespoke London home close to local cafés and Bakerloo Line stations. The apartment is offered with vacant possession and a long lease of 124 years.
The accommodation is straightforward: a medium reception room, separate compact galley kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom. The property requires full refurbishment — the kitchen is dated and interiors need updating — but the neutral decoration and good natural light make it easy to remodel. Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal support home working.
Practical strengths include a low annual service charge (£800) and no flood risk. Notable negatives are the property’s small overall size, Council Tax band F (expensive), and the local area’s higher crime level, which buyers should weigh when considering resale or rental prospects. There is no external garden or private outdoor space.
For a first‑time buyer prepared to invest time and budget in renovation, this flat offers potential to increase value through modernization and careful layout work. It sits in an inner‑city, amenity-rich pocket of Maida Vale, close to transport and respected schools, making it a pragmatic city base once refurbished.
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