Flat for sale in Leighton Road, Kentish Town, London NW5

We are pleased to offer this two bedroom flat, set within the highly desirable purpose-built gated development of Kennistoun House. Features include two double bedrooms, a generous, bright reception room, separate kitchen, fully fitted bathroom, additional guest cloakroom, window access to a private sunny outdoor courtyard at the back, and a communal courtyard at the front. The current owner has recently installed solid reclaimed wood floorboards throughout, a new bathroom and additional toilet, and updated kitchen tiles and appliances. The property is just seconds away from the centre of Kentish Town, with its numerous shops, cafes. Restaurants and transport links, including Kentish Town Underground Station, which has both Northern Line and Overground options (including just one stop to Kings Cross St Pancras and the Eurostar terminal), along with a number of bus routes. The property is a short walk from Hampstead Heath, Regents Canal and Highgate, and also closely located to Kings Cross, Granary Square and Camden. Leasehold with approximately 103 years remaining.

Ground Floor Entrance

Accessed through a securely gated communal area.

Hallway

Features include wooden floorboards, pendant light fitting and storage cupboard housing the flats hot water tank (heating and hot water are provided by the block).

Lounge

A good sized lounge with wooden floorboards, double glazed sash and casement windows to the rear of the building, pendant light fitting, radiator, wall mounted TV, telephone and media points. The window allows access to the private courtyard.

Kitchen

A range of white high gloss floor and base units with stainless steel fittings and dark granite effect worksurfaces, incorporating a one and a half bowl stainless sink and drainer. Other features include an integrated dishwasher and fan assisted oven/grill with ceramic hob and extractor canopy above, and a freestanding full-height fridge/freezer and washing machine. There is a double glazed sash window to the front of the building, part-tiled walls and tiled flooring, with spotlights on a track.

Bedroom One

A very generous double bedroom with wooden floorboards, double glazed sash window to the rear of the building (with access to the private courtyard), pendant light fitting and radiator.

Bedroom Two

Double bedroom with wooden floorboards, double glazed sash window to the front of the building, pendant light fitting and radiator.

Bathroom

A white suite comprising of a panel enclosed bath with overhead rose shower fitting and mixer taps, low flush WC, wall mounted wash basin, part-tiled walls and tiled flooring, heated towel rail and frosted double glazed window to the front of the building

Guest Cloakroom

Comprising of a newly installed low flush WC and wall mounted wash basin.

Exterior

Built in 1932, this gated period housing block is known by locals as safe and very child-friendly (owing to it’s now classic ‘horseshoe’ shaped building with courtyard inside). It famously featured in the ‘60s as a base for the rent riots, and now is a quiet and very well maintained block with a mixed community of long term council tenants and private owners, professionals and families. As a leaseholder you can join the leaseholders’ forum to input planned works and discuss concerns, should you wish.

Additional Information

Council Tax - Camden Band B
Leasehold - 125 years from 22/1/2001
Service Charge - 2023 - £2,145.30 - Includes hot water/heating & buildings insurance
Ground Rent £10pa