5-bedroom house · W8 7QQ
For saleListed 177 days
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About
One of the largest and grandest apartment in this highly regarded building in W8. A magnificent interior designed five bedroom apartment (approx.
6,177 sq ft) in this award winning development located in the heart of Kensington. This apartment has its own private entrance, direct access into the landscaped communal gardens and concierge.
The flat is laid out over four spacious floors, has high ceilings and a southerly aspect to the front, open spaces and views onto the manicured gardens and beyond.
A magnificent entrance hall which leads to a sweeping staircase leading to the upper floors.
Formal and informal reception rooms are provided in addition to various bedroom facilities and staff accommodation.
The finishing touches include a fine formal dining room and the extra advantage of immediate access to the development's extensive leisure facilities.
Academy Gardens provides full 24 hour security and concierge, and two underground parking spaces.
Academy Gardens is an architecturally significant Grade II listed building with one of the most impressive gated approaches with a circular cobbled gateway and arranged around an open garden square.
Academy Gardens is situated on Duchess of Bedford Walk, a quiet street located at the top of the Phillimore Estate in between Holland Park and Kensington Gardens, south of Notting Hill Gate and north of Kensington High Street.
It is equidistant to the local amenities and transport links of both Kensington High Street (Circle & District Underground Lines) and Notting Hill Gate (Central Underground Line).
All times and distances are approximate.
The development has a 24-hour concierge and security located in the grand entrance known as The Refectory, valet and underground parking, gym and an indoor swimming pool.
Value & comps
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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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