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FLAT 15

1 - 3, CORNWALL GARDENS, LONDON, GREATER LONDON SW7 4AJ

2 beds 1 baths 840 sq ft Listed 2 May 2025 (-456d)

£1,050,000

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External Reception Bedroom property in Cornwall Gardens, South Kensington, SW7 Bedroom Communal Gardens Reception Views Picture No. 10 Picture No. 14 Picture No. 17 Picture No. 19

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (955 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

78 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£1,070,000 Sep 2025

Price per m²

£13,462/m²

Local average

£2,069,958 (-49.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,525 of 33,755)

Street crime

1146 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Two bedrooms
  • Communal gardens
  • Lift
  • Balcony

Additional details

Garden
Private garden

Description

A Bright and Spacious Two-Bedroom Apartment Overlooking Beautiful Communal Gardens set on the fifth floor with lift.

To the rear of the property lies a superb open-plan kitchen and reception room. This expansive living space is enhanced by full-width floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, which open onto a west-facing balcony and provide uninterrupted views over the manicured garden squares. The reception area easily accommodates a generous seating arrangement and dining area, while the contemporary kitchen is well-appointed with integrated appliances, ample cabinetry, and a sleek worktop finish—offering a perfect blend of style and functionality.

The property comprises two well-sized double bedrooms positioned at the front of the apartment, both benefitting from built-in wardrobes and direct access to a private balcony.

Cornwall Gardens is one of South Kensington’s most sought-after addresses, known for its elegant architecture and access to green spaces. The local area is rich with amenities, including world-class museums, renowned schools, boutique shops, and fine dining establishments. Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park are also within easy walking distance.

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Listed by

South Kensington

Campions - Chestertons

Reference: 161467130

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 13/10/2022

Expiry date: 12/10/2032

Current heating cost: £642/year

Potential heating cost: £321/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £6,075

Recommendations

  • Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
  • Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 30/09/2025 (10 months ago) £1,070,000 —

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
51 FLAT 1 GLOUCESTER ROAD, LONDON, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4QN £725,000 15/01/2026 Flat
41 FLAT 3 ELVASTON PLACE, LONDON, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON, SW7 5NP £885,000 12/12/2025 Flat
9 - 10 FLAT 2 CORNWALL GARDENS, LONDON, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4AL £2,000,000 22/10/2025 Flat
75 FLAT D CORNWALL GARDENS, LONDON, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4AZ £810,000 10/09/2025 Flat
44 FLAT 5 ELVASTON PLACE, LONDON, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON, SW7 5NP £1,530,000 29/11/2024 Flat
ATHERSTONE HOUSE, 69A PENTHOUSE GLOUCESTER ROAD, LONDON, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4QN £2,075,000 15/03/2024 Flat
13 FLAT 4 CORNWALL GARDENS, LONDON, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4AN £2,100,000 24/10/2023 Flat
49 FLAT 1 ELVASTON PLACE, LONDON, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON, SW7 5NP £1,500,000 12/10/2023 Flat
51 4 GLOUCESTER ROAD, LONDON, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4QN £980,000 29/09/2023 Flat
LOWER GROUND FLOOR, 53 FLAT A GLOUCESTER ROAD, LONDON, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4QN £665,000 21/08/2023 Flat
6 FLAT 5 SOUTHWELL GARDENS, LONDON, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4SB £1,200,000 02/08/2023 Flat
83 FLAT 7 CORNWALL GARDENS, LONDON, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4AY £660,000 16/06/2023 Flat
8 FRONT BASEMENT FLAT CORNWALL GARDENS, LONDON, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4AL £600,000 28/04/2023 Flat
24 FLAT 3 CORNWALL GARDENS, LONDON, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4AW £1,350,000 24/03/2023 Flat
77 FLAT 1 CORNWALL GARDENS, LONDON, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4AZ £1,300,000 20/12/2022 Flat
10 GROUND FLOOR FLAT SOUTHWELL GARDENS, LONDON, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4SB £2,500,000 16/12/2022 Flat
8 FIRST FLOOR FLAT CORNWALL GARDENS, LONDON, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4AL £1,700,000 15/12/2022 Flat
Same street 1 - 3 FLAT 16 CORNWALL GARDENS, LONDON, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4AJ £4,200,000 14/12/2022 Flat
87A CORNWALL GARDENS, LONDON, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4AY £500,000 14/11/2022 Flat
53 FOURTH FLOOR FLAT GLOUCESTER ROAD, LONDON, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4QN £875,000 14/11/2022 Flat
13 ST STEPHENS WALK, LONDON, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON, SW7 4RP £800,000 18/10/2022 Flat

Street average: £4,200,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £1,237,750 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -40.7%
10y growth -33.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Kensington and Chelsea. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -9%
5y (index) -4.2%
10y (index) -12.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Kensington and Chelsea. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £3,236/mo
Realistic £3,596/mo
Optimistic £3,956/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Kensington and Chelsea.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South East Herts: £1,047/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SW7 4AJ

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Cornwall Gardens 0.0 miles
Shop The Exchange 0.1 miles
Shop Jean-Marie Haute Coiffure 0.1 miles
Bus stop Queen's Gate Terrace 0.1 miles
Train station Gloucester Road 0.2 miles
Train station High Street Kensington 0.4 miles
University National Heart and Lung Institute 0.9 miles
University BIMM Institute London 1.3 miles
Hospital Bridge Lane Health Centre 1.8 miles
Hospital The Portland Hospital 2.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 288
Violence and sexual offences 224
Other theft 160
Shoplifting 105
Vehicle crime 94
Theft from the person 85
Public order 67
Burglary 49
Drugs 26
Bicycle theft 18
Robbery 14
Other crime 12
Possession of weapons 3
Criminal damage and arson 1
Total incidents 1146

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Thomas's Kensington Other 0.2 miles — (No rating)
Queen's Gate School Other 0.3 miles — (No rating)
St Philip's School Other 0.3 miles Good — 12 May 2022
Glendower Preparatory School Other 0.3 miles — (No rating)
Mander Portman Woodward School Other 0.3 miles — (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
2 Bed Flat, Cornwall Gardens, SW7 £5,500/mo 2 0.04 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Queen's Gate, SW7 £8,500/mo 2 0.2 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £7,000/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 2.1% gross yield avg £2,635,000 sale, £4,700/mo rent
Rent ratio 0.67%
Max investor price (0.8%) £875,000
Target investor price (1%) £700,000
Gross yield 8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 12.5×
Monthly cashflow £2,140/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 8.4%
  • This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).