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1 bedroom flat
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Leasehold
Setting the Scene
Built in 1850, the house forms part of a pretty residential enclave of St John's Wood. The area was once a veritable melting pot of creativity, with renowned Dutch artist Lawrence Alma Tadema settling his studio and family at nearby Grove End. St John's Wood again gained creative acclaim in August 1969, when the Beatles shot the cover of their album on Abbey Road, destined to become the most famous - if not the most famous - of their career. For more information, please see the History section below.
The Grand Tour
Entry to the home is via a corridor with useful bespoke built-in cupboards. Fan lights above each door of the adjoining rooms mean light flows around the space. At the front of the plan, a large reception room has been finished in School House White by Farrow and Ball. A large sash window overlooks the quiet, tree-lined road below, while an original fireplace with beautiful later art nouveau tiles creates a focal point. Wool carpeting runs underfoot, adding warmth and elements of the original plasterwork that have been restored overhead.
At the rear of the plan is a large kitchen. Here, the current owners have cleverly built in bespoke seating against one wall, allowing for a dining space that can seat six but doesn't take up much room; cushions are covered in white boucle, adding a dash of texture while subtly blending with the walls, creating a sense of space. Warmth has been brought into this room through the materials; parquet flooring runs underfoot, complemented by the grey wooden cabinetry, which is topped by heavy and hardy stone worktops, introducing layered materiality. A deep ceramic sink is accented with brass taps, while a Smeg hob and fridge freezer are cleverly concealed in the cabinetry.
Adjacent to the kitchen is the calming bedroom. Walls here are painted in School House White by Farrow and Ball, in keeping with the rest of the apartment and act as a canvas for the leafy treetops framed by a sash window. The fireplace has been opened, with its original brick exposed, and wooden wall moulding nods to the building's Victorian origins.
The bathroom is clad in a beautiful honed grey Carrara marble, echoing the kitchen, with an unusual octagon cut-out incorporated above the bath (a useful place to hold toiletries); chrome Burlington fittings complement the space.
The Great Outdoors
With rolling lawns and mature trees, the apartment benefits from access to residents-only Alma Square. The open spaces of Primrose Hill and Regent's Park are also within close walking distance.
Out and About
The property is within a short walk of the shops, cafés and restaurants of St John’s Wood High Street, including Yūgen and the lovely Panzer’s deli for supplies. St John’s Wood is a conservation area known for its 19th-century architecture and landmarks such as Abbey Road and Lord’s cricket ground. The leafy streets of Maida Vale are within easy reach on foot, and Church Street market is open every day for fruit and veg and vintage furniture. The Canal offers a lovely walk towards Little Venice in one direction and Regent’s Park in the other.
St John’s Wood underground station (Jubilee Line) is within ten minutes’ walk, while Warwick Avenue (Bakerloo Line) and Marylebone (Bakerloo Line and National Rail services to Oxford and Birmingham) are also close by. The Westway provides easy access out of London and Heathrow Airport.
Lease Length: approx. 143 years remaining
Service Charge: approx. £1,800 pa
Ground Rent: approx. £25 pa
Council Tax Band: E
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