Observatory Lodge
Kensington, W8
Observatory Lodge, Kensington, W8
Exceptional maisonette with off-street parking on a prestigious street in Kensington
£2,500,000
Asking price
$3,217,752
€2,959,530
¥494,713,234
AED 11,818,802
SAR 12,071,791
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Internal
1,606
sq ft
149
sqm
Outdoor
–
EPC
E
Tenure
Share of freehold
Length of lease left:
972 years
Ground rent:
£0 p/y
Service charge:
£12233 p/y
(inclusive of reserve fund)
Council Tax
RBKC, G
Map
Floorplan
The Property
Lofty flat with elegant interiors and a lateral layout within walking distance of Kensington High Street
Indoor Spaces
The property is decorated in an elegant and opulent fashion to suit its historic location.
Entering the property on the ground floor, the front hall leads through to a generous reception room. This includes unusually high ceilings with plaster moulding and ornate cornices, as well as a broad bay window bringing in extra light. One side of the room communicates with a convenient fitted kitchenette, while the other side flows through to a formal dining room.
The Bedrooms
Downstairs, the principal bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with a bath, a dressing room and separate street access. There is also a bedroom suite, containing a bedroom, a bathroom, and either a second bedroom or a study.
The Neighbourhood
The maisonette includes a front patio with separate street access and external storage vaults. In addition, residents have access to off-street parking and a porter in the building opposite.
Observatory Gardens was once the site of an observatory belonging to the astronomer Sir James South, with a dome designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The current street was built in 1883, with red brick houses designed in the Revival style. However, in 1990 these properties were extensively rebuilt, replacing the interiors with luxury flats. Today, the street is exceptionally well positioned. Holland Park and Kensington Gardens are both a short walk away. Kensington High Street is also close, with its celebrated mix of restaurants and shops, as well as an underground station.