1 bed first floor flat for sale in West End

Grosvenor Crescent was designed by John Chesser in the 1860s. It is connected to Lansdowne Crescent by a private garden in the centre of both Crescents. At the eastern end of the crescent the magnificent spheres of St Mary's Cathedral can be seen from the drawing room. The apartment boasts exceptional period features which form part of a converted B-listed Victorian townhouse. The shared front door is accessed by an entry phone system. Inside there is a spacious hallway with stairs leading to the first floor landing with original twin timber doors opening into the flat. Midway up the stairs are two impressive glass doors for accessing the shared balcony overlooking gardens to the rear of the property. The unique dining room of the apartment has a high ceiling and tall windows which create an exceptional ambiance of light and space. The room is adorned with examples of fine decorative cornicework and wall mouldings, original wooden paneling, a floor to ceiling wall mirror which magnifies the space and well preserved parquet wooden flooring. The dining room overlooks the carefully manicured gardens of the crescent. The exceptionally large space provides ample room for relaxation, dining, entertaining and working from home if required. Additional accommodation includes a large double bedroom with twin windows and cornicework, a fitted galley kitchen and a shower room with toilet. There are two storage spaces in the bedroom and a larger one accessed from the short hallway connecting the drawing room to the rest of the apartment. Residents of the Crescents can access the well maintained garden on the payment of a small annual fee. • Exceptionally well proportioned drawing/dining room • Fitted kitchen • Generous sized double bedroom with two storage cupboards • Shower-room with mixer shower • Storage box room • Gas central heating • Grand entrance to building • Communal balcony with space for seating • Access to the Crescent's superbly stocked residents' gardens upon payment of an annual fee • Permit parking on street • Excellent amenities and transport links within walking distance. Council Tax E. Energy Rating E