2 bed Flat For Sale £750,000
The subject of a recent extension and renovation, this light-filled two-bedroom flat with a private terrace is positioned on the second floor of a handsome Victorian warehouse, a short stroll from High Street Kensington. Beautifully considered modern interventions, such as underfloor heating and air conditioning, merge harmoniously with the original period sash windows, herringbone parquet flooring and fireplaces. The interior aesthetic is warm and calm, creating a perfectly considered modern way of living.
The Building
Completed in 1888, Kingsley House is an interesting four-storey building because of its form, decoration and history. On its front façade, there is exuberant Victorian detailing; dark red and yellow London stock brick is interlaced with black brick dressings and ornate string coursing. Believed originally to have been a dairy bottling plant, the higher levels of the building accommodated workers. The street level of the building is now home to Brian Ferry’s recording studios, while the upper floors have been converted into flats, accessed via shared stairways and long external balconies that retain their original metal railings.
The Tour
Entry to Kingsley House is via a stoop rising from Avonmore Place. The concealed lobby gives way to a shared stairwell ascending to the apartment. Sitting at the far end of a long communal balcony edged in striking bright blue metal balustrading is the private terrace. The panelled front door, with a decorative fanlight atop, opens to wonderfully sociable living spaces; all bathed in light through a series of large south-east facing sash windows.
The layout of this apartment is a masterclass in considered and neat configuration, resulting in a cohesive flow of contemporary spaces. The refined materials palette has been curated with acute attention to detail and fuses an inherent period charm with modern interiors.
The small entrance hall, handy for coats and shoes, leads directly to the newly extended open-plan kitchen and dining room. Simple white cabinetry is matched with grey marble worktops and conceals all requisite appliances. The adjacent dining space, overlooking the outdoor terrace, is a lovely bright spot for easy entertaining. Large stone tiles of a warming honeyed hue run underfoot and lead to the distinct living area.
With light streaming through the two large sash windows and pine herringbone parquet flooring, this is a beautiful and cosy space to relax and gather. A fireplace with a log-burner and pitch dark hearth sits at the heart, framed by bespoke joinery and open shelving.
Two well-lit double bedrooms are positioned at the rear of the plan. Each has a characterful arched sash window, framing views over the quiet cul-de-sac below. They are both fitted with a wealth of built-in cupboards and shelving and the master bedroom has an original fireplace with blackened brick detailing.
A recently fitted shower room lies at the centre of the apartment, where oak joinery, neutral tiling and mirror-fronted wall cabinets chime harmoniously with the ambient interiors. As with the kitchen and dining area the shower room the shower room has underfloor heating.
On-street parking permits can be applied for.
Outdoor Space
A decked patio extends in front of the kitchen and dining area. South-east facing, this is the perfect spot for alfresco dining. Colourful plants abut the brick walls and provide an attractive backdrop for sociable gatherings or a quiet morning coffee.
The Area
Avonmore Place is only a short walk from the excellent boutiques, restaurants and pubs of High Street Kensington and Notting Hill. The area is bursting with celebrated eateries such as Clarke’s, the two Michelin-starred Core by Clare Smyth, Granger & Co., and Ottolenghi. There is a local branch of Whole Foods Market and a selection of wonderful shops to browse crafted homewares, as in Native&Co. There are excellent pubs in the area, notably The Hand and Flower and The Ladbroke Arms. The popular Electric Cinema and Notting Hill Arts Club are nearby.
The apartment is close to the green open spaces of Holland Park and Kensington Gardens, with mature trees and manmade waterways; these are lovely spots for walking and jogging.
The Design Museum and Westfield White City are approximately a 10-minute walk from the apartment. Thomas Heatherwick’s redevelopment of the nearby Olympia will be completed in 2023.
Kensington Olympia is around a three-minute walk and runs London Overground services. Shepherds Bush (Central Line and London Overground) and West Kensington (District Line) are both around 10 minutes walk.
Tenure: Share of Freehold
Lease Length: Approx. 986 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £3,081 per annum (includes for freeholders’ administration and management charges, repairs to shared areas and the outside of the building, the sinking fund, buildings’ insurance, cleaning services to shared areas and the bike store)
Ground Rent: £75 per annum
Council Tax Band: D
The Building
Completed in 1888, Kingsley House is an interesting four-storey building because of its form, decoration and history. On its front façade, there is exuberant Victorian detailing; dark red and yellow London stock brick is interlaced with black brick dressings and ornate string coursing. Believed originally to have been a dairy bottling plant, the higher levels of the building accommodated workers. The street level of the building is now home to Brian Ferry’s recording studios, while the upper floors have been converted into flats, accessed via shared stairways and long external balconies that retain their original metal railings.
The Tour
Entry to Kingsley House is via a stoop rising from Avonmore Place. The concealed lobby gives way to a shared stairwell ascending to the apartment. Sitting at the far end of a long communal balcony edged in striking bright blue metal balustrading is the private terrace. The panelled front door, with a decorative fanlight atop, opens to wonderfully sociable living spaces; all bathed in light through a series of large south-east facing sash windows.
The layout of this apartment is a masterclass in considered and neat configuration, resulting in a cohesive flow of contemporary spaces. The refined materials palette has been curated with acute attention to detail and fuses an inherent period charm with modern interiors.
The small entrance hall, handy for coats and shoes, leads directly to the newly extended open-plan kitchen and dining room. Simple white cabinetry is matched with grey marble worktops and conceals all requisite appliances. The adjacent dining space, overlooking the outdoor terrace, is a lovely bright spot for easy entertaining. Large stone tiles of a warming honeyed hue run underfoot and lead to the distinct living area.
With light streaming through the two large sash windows and pine herringbone parquet flooring, this is a beautiful and cosy space to relax and gather. A fireplace with a log-burner and pitch dark hearth sits at the heart, framed by bespoke joinery and open shelving.
Two well-lit double bedrooms are positioned at the rear of the plan. Each has a characterful arched sash window, framing views over the quiet cul-de-sac below. They are both fitted with a wealth of built-in cupboards and shelving and the master bedroom has an original fireplace with blackened brick detailing.
A recently fitted shower room lies at the centre of the apartment, where oak joinery, neutral tiling and mirror-fronted wall cabinets chime harmoniously with the ambient interiors. As with the kitchen and dining area the shower room the shower room has underfloor heating.
On-street parking permits can be applied for.
Outdoor Space
A decked patio extends in front of the kitchen and dining area. South-east facing, this is the perfect spot for alfresco dining. Colourful plants abut the brick walls and provide an attractive backdrop for sociable gatherings or a quiet morning coffee.
The Area
Avonmore Place is only a short walk from the excellent boutiques, restaurants and pubs of High Street Kensington and Notting Hill. The area is bursting with celebrated eateries such as Clarke’s, the two Michelin-starred Core by Clare Smyth, Granger & Co., and Ottolenghi. There is a local branch of Whole Foods Market and a selection of wonderful shops to browse crafted homewares, as in Native&Co. There are excellent pubs in the area, notably The Hand and Flower and The Ladbroke Arms. The popular Electric Cinema and Notting Hill Arts Club are nearby.
The apartment is close to the green open spaces of Holland Park and Kensington Gardens, with mature trees and manmade waterways; these are lovely spots for walking and jogging.
The Design Museum and Westfield White City are approximately a 10-minute walk from the apartment. Thomas Heatherwick’s redevelopment of the nearby Olympia will be completed in 2023.
Kensington Olympia is around a three-minute walk and runs London Overground services. Shepherds Bush (Central Line and London Overground) and West Kensington (District Line) are both around 10 minutes walk.
Tenure: Share of Freehold
Lease Length: Approx. 986 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £3,081 per annum (includes for freeholders’ administration and management charges, repairs to shared areas and the outside of the building, the sinking fund, buildings’ insurance, cleaning services to shared areas and the bike store)
Ground Rent: £75 per annum
Council Tax Band: D
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