1 bed flat for sale Observatory Gardens, London, W8 7HY
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About this property
A rarely available one bedroom apartment situated on the second floor of this well regarded portered building with lovely south facing views and secure underground parking. Situated within the highly sought after Observatory Gardens, this beautifully presented one bedroom apartment offers elegant accommodation within one of Kensington’s most desirable portered developments. The apartment is finished to an excellent standard throughout, with a bright south racing reception room, featuring parquet wood flooring throughout.
Key features
- 1 Bedroom Ensuite
- 1 Reception Room
- Second Floor with lift
- 24 hour Porter
- Underground parking
Floorplan
Price guide
£1,662 per sq ft, above the middle of recent sales in W8 (£953–£2,229, 10th–90th percentile, 396 sales over 24 months).
Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 396 homes sold in W8 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in W8 →
Location
Observatory Gardens, London, W8 7HY
- Council tax
- Band D (Approx £1,667/year)The agent has not stated the band, so band D is shown as the local reference: Kensington and Chelsea's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept. The actual band and any discounts change the bill.
Mortgage and stamp duty
A £1,080,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £240,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in W8 7HY. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 7, 1, Observatory Gardens Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Apr 2025 | 452 sq ft £1,571/sq ft | 452 sq ft | £1,571 | £710,000 |
| Flat 1, 13, Observatory Gardens Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Feb 2025 | — | — | — | £1,505,000 |
| Flat 6, 13, Observatory Gardens Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Aug 2024 | 1,023 sq ft £1,907/sq ft | 1,023 sq ft | £1,907 | £1,950,000 |
| Flat 2, 13, Observatory Gardens Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Aug 2024 | 495 sq ft £1,282/sq ft | 495 sq ft | £1,282 | £635,000 |
| First Floor Flat 4, 11, Observatory Gardens Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jun 2024 | — | — | — | £4,600,000 |
| Flat 5, 1, Observatory Gardens Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Apr 2022 | 969 sq ft £2,142/sq ft | 969 sq ft | £2,142 | £2,075,000 |
| Flat 2, 1, Observatory Gardens Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Oct 2021 | 969 sq ft £1,674/sq ft | 969 sq ft | £1,674 | £1,622,000 |
| Flat 8, 10, Observatory Gardens Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | May 2019 | 1,518 sq ft £1,845/sq ft | 1,518 sq ft | £1,845 | £2,800,000 |
All sales on Observatory Gardens → All sold prices in Kensington →
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