Chard Property

Pembroke Road,Kensington,London,W8

Two Victorian buildings which have been completely refurbished over the last ten years. Located west of the Earls Court Road and just south of Kensington High Street.

The property is mixed use and comprises two commercial units on the ground floor and basement and nine one bedroom self contained flats spread over the first, second and third floors. They are in resonable condition but could benefit from some updating in order to maximise rental returns.

Kensington High Street is nearby and has a wide variety of shops, cafes and restaurants. There is also a wide range of more local shops in Earls Court (including M&S), plus bars and cafes. A massive 24hr Tescos is just around the corner on Warwick Road. The nearest underground stations are High Street Kensington and Earls Court.
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Local authority: The Royal Borough Of Kensington & Chelsea
Council tax band D: 1,031.15 (2007-2008)
Total sq ft: 5661 (526 sq m) approx
Congestion charge discount: yes
HIP status: n/a
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Campden Hill Road,Kensington,London,W8

A white stucco fronted four floored property in Kensington, just north of Kensington High Street and south of Notting Hill Gate.

The entrance is on the raised ground floor - the front door leads into a parquet floored hallway which runs the length of house and it also runs alongside the front-to-back living room, which overlooks the garden and which also has parquet flooring. At the rear of the living room is a conservatory style library. You can access the garden through the adjoining kitchen where white goods are hidden behind wood facades. Upstairs, on the first floor is the main bedroom, with an en suite bath and dressing room which is adorned with light, Scandinavian style wood. The three childrens bedrooms are on the second floor. There's a bathroom with roll top bath on the half landing. Downstairs in the basement is a self contained flat with a single bedroom, formal dining room, and a tiled parlour style kitchen. The garden is west facing and can be accessed from the lower floors or through the pantry on the raised ground floor.

The property is conveniently situated for both High Street Kensington (Circle and District Line) and Notting Hill Gate (Central, Circle & District Lines) underground stations and is therefore near the wide range of fashionable shops (including the Whole Foods Market in the Barkers Building on Kensington High Street), bars, cafes and restaurants in the vicinity of those stations. There are two cinemas and a theatre at Notting Hill Gate and there's a multiplex at the eastern end of Kensington High Street. Holland Park, the location of Marco Pierre White's The Belvedere restaurant, is also nearby.

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Tenure: Freehold
Local authority: Kensington & Chelsea
Council tax band H: 2,062.30 (2007/08)
Total sq ft: 2790 (259 sq m) approx
Congestion charge discount: yes
HIP status: Commissioned
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Kensington Park Road,London,W11

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Pembridge Gardens,London,W2

Shepherd Street,London,W1J

A town house arranged over five floors.

The property benefits from air conditioning, Lutron lighting and Crestron wall mounted panels controlling a high specification audio system, climate controls and security controls. The property has three beds, three bathrooms (one en suite) and a terrace.

The nearest underground is Green Park.
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Local authority: Westminster
Council tax band H: 1,363.63 (2007-2008)
Total sq ft: 2745 (255 sq m) approx
Congestion charge discount: yes
HIP status: n/a
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Westbourne Park Villas,London,W2

A refurbished Victorian four storey house that has undergone a complete back to brick work refit using high quality materials and fittings. The house is semi detached and faces north on Westbourne Park Villas which runs east to west between Westbourne Park Road and Porchester Road. There is a large landscaped south facing garden with side access off the street. The house is wired with Lutron lighting, audio & visual state of the art system throughout with i-pod docking. The house has off street parking; the overall feel is of a property finished to exacting standards.

The property is entered on the raised ground floor, a heavy front door leads into an entrance hallway which opens out into an open plan, double, front to back living room with two fireplaces, great ceiling height, decorative cornicing and a beautiful parquet floor. The room has south facing French doors overlooking the garden. Downstairs is a large family kitchen and family area with concertina doors leading on to the patio. The kitchen is custom made with a wall of units and centre island. There is a studio room with en-suite bathroom off the kitchen at the front of the house which could easily be a nanny flat or home gym. The master bedroom suite occupies the majority of the first floor with views over the garden; the en-suite bathroom has a large freestanding stone bath, double sinks in stone and a large shower. Off the bedroom there is a walk in wardrobe with floor to ceiling wardrobe space. There is a further bedroom on this floor which could be a perfect nursery for a newly born or a study and is wired to accommodate a home office. The second floor has three bedrooms, the rear bedroom has an en-suite shower room, and a there is a second guest /family bathroom with bath and window to the front. There is loft storage on this floor.

Westbourne Park Villas is close to a number of excellent gastro pubs (including The Westbourne and The Cow) and the renowned Lucky 7 burger bar on Westbourne Park Road. Paddington Main Line is close by for fast links to Heathrow and the West Country, The nearest underground station is Royal Oak (Hammersmith & City line). The Portobello market which is famous for the daily vegetable market and Antique market on Saturdays is west down Westbourne Park Road or Westbourne Grove to the south has Sainsburys Metro and lots of bars and restaurants.
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Tenure: Freehold
Local authority: City of Westminster
Council tax band H: 1375.24 (2008/09)
Total sq ft: 2,500 sq ft (233 sq m) approximately
Congestion charge discount: Yes

Kensington Park Road,London,W11

A five storey Notting Hill town house which has undergone a very extensive refurbishment by a reputable local developer.

The building is on the east side of Kensington Park Road just before the junction with Chepstow Villas. Kensington Park Road runs north from Notting Hill Gate across the trendy Westbourne Grove parallel with Portobello Road, north to Westbourne Park Road.

The house is set back from the road behind a garden gate, the entrance is on the raised ground floor and leads into a grand hallway with solid wood with stone inlaid flooring, The very smart family kitchen is on this floor with fantastic ceiling height and double sliding doors leading into the dining room with French doors onto a balcony. At the rear of the raised ground floor is a family room or study with access to the west facing garden. The drawing room and snug occupy the whole first floor and as expected have great ceiling height, a fireplace and floor to ceiling French doors leading onto an ornate covered west facing balcony. Upstairs the whole second floor is taken up by the master bedroom suite; the bathroom has with double sinks, a large shower and large bath. At the rear of the second floor on the half landing level there is a very large walk-in dressing room. The third floor has three bedrooms and a bathroom on the half landing. The lower ground floor has separate access from the front of the building, there is a large living area which could be kids room or bedroom at the front of the house, the sixth bedroom is at the rear and has access to the garden. There is a separate utility room and another bathroom at the rear of this floor.

Kensington Park Road runs parallel to Portobello Road with its daily vegetable street market and the weekly antique market. The choice of entertainment is huge including local bars such as the Ground Floor bar, the Electric Brassiere and Cinema, and E&O Restaurant. Ladbroke Grove is the nearest underground.
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Tenure: Freehold
Local authority: The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Council tax band H: 2110.54 (2008/09)
Total sq ft: 3483 (234 sq m) approx
Congestion charge discount: yes

Holland Road,London,W14

Portobello Lofts,Kensal Road,London,W10

Twelve apartments over from the ground to the fifth floors and ten parking spaces set behind electric gates.

Within the Portobello Dock, a mixed use development on the site of the old Virgin headquarters. The estimated rental value (ERV) on the residential units is 431,340, which equates to 4% gross yield on purchase. The building is currently configured to provide two studio apartments, six two bedroom apartments and four three bedroom apartments. All of the two and three bedroom apartments have en suite bathrooms and the majority of the apartments have outside space. The penthouse apartment benefits from a very large triple aspect wrap around terrace.

Portobello Lofts is located on Kensal Road, to the north of Ladbroke Grove and south of Harrow Road. The Portobello Dock development was created by Derwent London as part of the extensive redevelopment of the former Virgin headquarters. Transport links to the property include Kensal Green underground station (Bakerloo Line) and Kensal Rise national rail station.

Redfield Lane,London,SW5

This newly refurbished four bedroom house has been finished to a very high standard and has wooden floors throughout. Arranged over four floors, the ground floor is comprised of a large living room, a newly installed sauna, a bathroom and a separate laundry room. On the first floor there is a spacious kitchen with integrated appliances, a dining area and a further living room. The second floor is comprised of four bedrooms, all with ample storage and two bathrooms (one en suite). Both bathrooms have jacuzzi baths and power showers. The top floor of the house has a small study area that leads out onto a large private roof terrace with views of the surrounding area. It is ideally situated for all the local amenities of Earls Court and Gloucester Road. The nearest underground station is Earls Court.
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Freehold
Local authority: Kensington & Chelsea
Council tax band: G 1,718.59 (2008/09)
Total Sq Ft: Approx 2218 Sq. Ft.
Congestion charge zone: Yes
HIP status: n/a
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Bolton Gardens,London,SW5

This three bedroom penthouse is within a white succo Victorian conversion on the corner of Bolton Gardens and Old Brompton Road.

The property is accessed from a key operated lift which opens directly into the entrance hall. There are three spacious bedrooms, two of which have large en suite bathrooms. The decor in the bedrooms and bathrooms is classic: there are warm colours throughout with marble bathrooms and carpeted floors. The living room has double height ceilings with views over the communal gardens (to which the flat has access), wooden flooring, a period fireplace and a large dining area. The penthouse is air conditioned throughout. Walking up a flight of stairs there is a large conservatory with a secondary kitchen/utility room. The conservatory leads onto a decked roof terrace which the current owners use for dinner parties and barbeques. The roof terrace has views over the communal gardens and rooftops of South Kensington.

Bolton Gardens is a desirable residential street in South Kensington, close to numerous local bars and restaurants such as the Duke of Clarence and Sophie's. The nearest underground station is Gloucester Road.
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Lease expires: TBC
Service charges: TBC
Ground rent: TBC
Local authority: Kensington & Chelsea
Council tax band H: 2,062.30
Total Sq Ft: Approx. 1872 Sq. Ft.
Congestion charge zone: Yes
Hip status: Available
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