Prestige apartments to buy in London
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Buying a luxury apartment in London
Whether a pied-à-terre in the heart of the British capital, a family residence or a long-term investment, the luxury apartment in London accounts for most of the city's high-end transactions. BARNES selects flats for sale in London in the most sought-after neighbourhoods of West London, from Notting Hill to Kensington and the edges of Hyde Park, paying particular attention to location, light and the quality of the communal areas.
Mansion flats, penthouses and lateral apartments
The London market has its own codes. The mansion flat, typical of the Edwardian red-brick buildings of Kensington and Maida Vale, appeals with its ceiling heights and generous reception rooms. The lateral apartment stretches across the full width of a former stucco house on a single floor, offering a rare sequence of rooms. The penthouse with terrace overlooks the city's rooftops, while the garden flat opens onto a private garden or a communal square.
Buyers also look for new-build apartments in contemporary developments with concierge, gym and parking, or conversely for period apartments set in Victorian houses, with cornicing, original fireplaces and bay windows.
Where to buy a flat in London?
Around Hyde Park, Bayswater and Lancaster Gate offer large apartments in white stucco terraces, often with views over the park. Notting Hill and Holland Park offer family apartments overlooking the famous communal gardens, while South Kensington, close to the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle and the museums, remains the favourite neighbourhood of French families. Chelsea, Knightsbridge, Mayfair and Marylebone concentrate the most prestigious addresses, and Maida Vale appeals with its mansion blocks along the canals of Little Venice.
Features buyers look for in a prestige apartment
A lift, a porter or concierge service, access to a communal garden, a terrace, storage and parking, still rare in central London, are the features that drive the value of a high-end flat in London. Properties with open views over a park or a south-facing aspect command a clear premium.
Leasehold or share of freehold: understanding ownership
In London, most apartments are sold on a leasehold basis: the buyer holds a long lease whose remaining term directly affects the value of the property. Share of freehold, where owners jointly own the building, is particularly appreciated. Our advisers and your solicitor check these points, as well as the service charge, before any offer is made.
Apartment living in London
The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Palace, the Victoria and Albert Museum, Harrods or Portobello Road market: from a West London apartment, the city's finest addresses are within walking distance. Families also find the best schools here, from the French Lycée to the British and international schools of Kensington and Notting Hill.
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Our London favourites
To go further, our advisers have put together selections built around the most sought-after features in London: apartments with terraces in London, penthouses with roof terraces and apartments with outdoor space; buying in Notting Hill, Victorian houses and period apartments around Portobello Road and the communal gardens; and finally, mews houses, former stables converted into charming houses on cobbled lanes.
The team at BARNES London in partnership with Domus Nova, in South Kensington, discreetly presents apartments that are sometimes off-market and supports you through to completion. Do not hesitate to contact us.
