Philbeach Gardens, London, SW5

The Prince of Philbeach

A unique opportunity to acquire one of very few lower maisonettes backing directly onto the glory of Philbeach communal gardens benefiting from lashings of south facing light onto its terrace and into its South-East facing main reception room. Perfectly proportioned with all plumbing and electrics in the right places, this is a fabulous four bedroom space, waiting for a new family to add their height measurements to the kitchen door frame.

Upstairs a dramatic double drawing room welcomes you into the apartment with a sigh and a smile. Displaying Victorian grandeur and elegance at its very finest, the two rooms are divided by bespoke French oak concertina doors, giving you the chance to close the dining space off at the end of an evening. This theme continues with the kitchen itself, with bifold panelling which neatly makes the night’s unwashed china disappear, whilst your dinner party continues on. Enjoying exceptional ceiling height, fireplace and the original French patio doors opening directly onto your own private terrace and then onto the grass tennis court within Philbeach Gardens itself. (There is no charge for joining the Philbeach Tennis Club). The front reception room, with its big bay window, ornate fireplace and wall to wall bookshelves, oozes warm charm and is the perfect quieter partner to its neighbouring entertainment space. Both rooms benefit from extraordinary 16ft long, 9 inch wide solid Wiltshire Oak wooden floor boards.

Downstairs offers a flexible layout to any family to make their own. Currently a 4 bedroom space, one of which forms a front studio with its own kitchen and bathroom facility: perfect for a nanny or a mother in law. A fifth bedroom could easily be added, if you converted the master ensuite bathroom back into the bedroom it once was. The principal bedroom, backing onto a wonderful boudoir dressing room / home office / gym is a complete dream. Unusually bright, cleverly designed skylights and more French doors beckon the sun down into the space. Two other bedrooms are good sized doubles and whilst there are three bathrooms, there could easily be more if needed.

Though a new owner might like to cosmetically decorate the property, all the ‘beneath the surface’ jobs have been attended to by the current owner ensuring efficient zoned heating and first rate water pressure. The property really has been extended out to its absolute maximum potential, needing no further structural consideration or reconfiguration.

The owner is also the Freeholder of the building. Subject to conversations internally within the block and separate negotiation, the Freehold could also be bought from the owner. At the very least though, a Share of Freehold will be distributed. Set within a handsome and well maintained Period conversion, the building is securely protected by CCTV and buildings insurance. Service charges are modest in comparison to similar buildings in the area. This is a show stopping family apartment, chosen to host the premiere episode of The Chelsea Detective indeed. It awaits a new owner to add their own stamp on it and create their new memories within.

• Tenure: Share of Freehold -127 years - The owner is also the Freeholder of the building. Subject to conversations internally within the block and separate negotiation, the Freehold could also be bought from the owner. At the very least though, a Share of Freehold will be distributed.
• Ground Rent: £75
• Service Charge: £1,500 per annum
• EPC Rating: tbc
• Council Tax Band: G
• Local Authority: Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea
• Total Sq Ft: 2,916 sq ft inc garden

Lease details, service charges, ground rent (where applicable) and council tax are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your Solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

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