Philbeach Gardens, London, SW5

The property also benefits from a reception room that overlooks the private, hidden, secure and tranquil three-acre communal gardens of Philbeach Gardens, enjoying uninterrupted views. Owners on this side of the crescent have exclusive, unrestricted access to these gardens at no additional cost.

The accommodation comprises a generously proportioned reception room with solid oak flooring, high ceilings and large windows immediately overlooking the gardens, a separate kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom.

A notable feature of this apartment is the potential to reconfigure into a two-bedroom, one bathroom, one shower room layout by relocating the kitchen into the reception room, with the original kitchen space becoming the second bedroom. Several neighbours have done exactly this, and the results are impressive.

The purchase comes with a 25% share of freehold - the remaining 75% being divided equally between just the 3 other joint resident and owners of the property, and a circa 950-year lease of the building.

There is no external freeholder, landlord or managing agent involved - hence the very low annual maintenance fee agreed over several decades of just approximately £1,200 per annum.

The Gardens
Philbeach Gardens is home to one of the largest private communal gardens in London – over three acres of beautifully maintained greenery, reserved exclusively for adjacent residents.

Facilities include:
- Grass tennis court (normally in thesummer)
- Herb garden
- Children's play areas
- Secluded corners well suited to a quiet afternoon

The Philbeach Residents' Association organises community events throughout the year including summer garden parties and tennis and table tennis tournaments.

For a central London flat, the outdoor space here is genuinely exceptional, giving the feel of a quiet, leafy country park far removed from the city.

Location
Despite all the above, Philbeach Gardens remains exceptionally well connected.

Earl's Court Tube Station (and a convenient bus stop) is just a 3-minute walk away, serving both the District and Piccadilly lines - putting the West End within 15 minutes and Heathrow directly accessible in 50 minutes without a change (just 30 minutes by car).

West Brompton Railway station is around 8 minutes on foot and thence just 10 minutes to Clapham Tunnel.

Day-to-day life is well catered for. Old Brompton Road is moments away, with a wide range of shops, cafés and bars, while Earl's Court Road provides everything from supermarkets to independent restaurants.

Kensington High Street with its' flagship stores, farmers market and dining, Holland Park, Olympia for events and the broader Kensington and Chelsea cultural quarters are all within easy reach.

A new development promises new cafes, restaurants and shops just a 5 minute walk away when completed.

Earl's Court is also outside the Congestion Charge zone.