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Emperors Gate, London, SW7

PROPERTY TYPE

Flat

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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Key features

  • Expansive Roof Terrace with incredible views
  • Chain free
  • Close proximity to excellent transport links and amenities
  • A short stroll to the V&A, The Natural History Museum and Hyde Park
  • A home you can enjoy from day one

Description

If South Kensington had a secret hangout spot, this would be it!

Perched at the top of a graceful Victorian terrace, this two-bedroom home pairs classic architecture with the kind of roof terrace you normally have to blag your way into.

Emperor's Gate has that rare mix of calm and convenience: a leafy, quietly dignified street moments from the vibrant heart of this coveted neighbourhood. Pubs, cafés, restaurants and delis are all on your doorstep, with the station and museums a short stroll away. Climb to the top floor and the flat opens into a brilliantly bright living space. Facing south-west, the high-ceilinged living/dining room catches sunshine from morning into the afternoon, its sash windows framing a leafy view over the elegant line of terraces. The separate kitchen sits next door - practical and well-sized.

A few steps up lead to two peaceful double bedrooms and two well-kept bathrooms, one with a bath and the other with a smart shower. To the rear, chimney pots and London rooftops create the familiar urban patchwork that gives the home its sense of place.

And then comes the moment that sets this flat apart. One private flight above is an expansive roof terrace - unexpectedly large, beautifully decked and edged with trellising. It's a place that feels both elevated and exclusive: perfect for slow brunches, golden-hour drinks and spontaneous evenings that always seem to run later than planned. Once you've spent time up here, it's hard to imagine wanting to be anywhere else.

A home ready to enjoy from day one - crowned by a terrace that feels like South Kensington's best-kept secret.
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Emperors Gate, London, SW7

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About N&N Richmond, Richmond

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"Nikki & Nina are brilliant estate agents. They brought us five offers over asking price within weeks of putting our house on the market. And then they found us an off-market home to buy which ticked all of our many boxes. (We'd been looking for two years!) They are charming, honest, knowledgeable and hard working. I cannot recommend them highly enough.”

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St Margarets (August 2026)

“Professional, personable and true to their word

Nikki and Nina were exceptional throughout the sale of my late father’s house in East Twickenham. As I was handling a probate sale, certainty and risk management were as important to me as achieving a good price - and N&N understood this immediately. They focused on serious, financially credible buyers who were genuinely able to proceed - which greatly reduced stress throughout the transaction. N&N's local knowledge, communication and hands-on involvement are outstanding. They are every bit as sophisticated and strategic as the "big' local estate agents, but they combine this with the responsiveness and personal involvement only a boutique business can offer. I'd go as far as to say that interacting with them was a delight - because it was! I recommend them without hesitation.”

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East Twickenham (May 2026)

“It was a unique experience dealing with NandN. We had had terrible experiences trying to sell with high street estate agents. Examples of this were being told we had a cash buyer who was not a cash buyer at all. There is a big difference between a buyer buying with a mortgage and a true cash buyer. We also experienced “drop closing” where purchasers came in just before exchange lowering the price they would pay. We also experienced non communication once with the standard high street estate agents after the seller thought they had their deal and passed the sale over to admin staff. Managing people and selling houses is a complex process so you really want the service given by N&N who were there for the photo shoot, every viewing with local knowledge. I believe the high street standard agents need to up their game because intelligent people will not stand for their nonsense.”

Lorraine Siviter

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Richmond (August 2026)

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