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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · W6 7RN
For saleReduced £50k (−5.6%) on 20 OctListed 42 days
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About
A beautifully presented and extended two-bedroom ground floor apartment forming part of an attractive Victorian building, combining generous accommodation with excellent natural light and a private south-facing garden.
The accommodation is centred around a spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and reception room, where rooflights and sliding glazed doors create a bright and inviting space with direct access to the garden.
The contemporary kitchen provides extensive storage and work surfaces, with a peninsula unit naturally separating the kitchen from the living area.
Features include a Mercury range cooker, integrated dishwasher, an American-style fridge freezer and an exposed brick wall adding character.
The property also benefits from a useful cellar providing excellent storage, space and plumbing for utility appliances, and housing the combi boiler and underfloor heating pipework.
There are two double bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom with bay window and fitted wardrobes, together with a modern shower room and separate WC.
Underfloor heating runs throughout the apartment, complemented by a Nest smart home system for added convenience and control.
To the rear is a spacious and stylish courtyard garden, thoughtfully arranged to provide an attractive yet low-maintenance outdoor space.
Private and secluded, it offers plenty of room for outdoor dining, entertaining and relaxing, while the direct connection from the main living area allows it to feel like a natural extension of the apartment.
Share of Freehold - underlying lease with 140 years remaining Service charge- £70 p.m insurance premium, communal electricity costs.
Ground Rent- Peppercorn Location: Melrose Gardens is a quiet, tree-lined residential street within the Melrose Conservation Area, well placed for the excellent amenities of Brook Green and Brackenbury Village.
The area is particularly popular for its fantastic independent shops, cafes, restaurants and local pubs, while a wider range of shopping, leisure and entertainment facilities can be found at Westfield London and the newly developed Olympia district.
Transport links are excellent with Underground services available from Hammersmith, Shepherd's Bush and Goldhawk Road, together with London Overground services also available at Shepherd's Bush providing convenient access across London.
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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