Studio for sale

Swinton Street, London WC1X

Studio Apartment with Share of Freehold & No Service Charges

Located in the heart of central London, this well-presented studio apartment offers an exceptional opportunity for buyers seeking a low-cost, low-maintenance home, airbnb or an ideal pied-à-terre in one of the city’s most well-connected areas. Positioned within a charming period building on Swinton Street, the flat benefits from a share of freehold, meaning there is no ground rent or service charge-a rare advantage in London. Instead, all owners contribute only when occasional common repairs or maintenance become necessary, keeping running costs highly manageable.

Accommodation

This thoughtfully arranged studio maximises every inch of space, providing comfortable and practical living in a highly desirable urban setting.

The main living/sleeping area is bright and inviting, with ample room for a sofa bed or fold-away furnishings, making it easy to adapt the space to your lifestyle.

A fitted kitchen offers good storage, worktop space, and room for essential appliances-ideal for those who enjoy having a proper cooking area rather than a kitchenette.

The bathroom is equipped with WC, basin, and compact bathtub with shower.

Building & Ownership

Share of Freehold – provides long-term security and control over the building’s management.

No ground rent or service charge – owners jointly cover communal repairs as needed, making this an unusually cost-effective London property.

Location

Swinton Street is superbly positioned between King’s Cross, Russell Square, and Farringdon, offering unrivalled access to transport, amenities, and cultural attractions. Highlights include:

King’s Cross St Pancras (5–10 minutes’ walk), providing Underground links, Eurostar services, and national rail connections

Close to Brunswick Centre, Granary Square, and Coal Drops Yard, with excellent shopping, dining, and leisure options

Walking distance to Bloomsbury, the British Library, ucl, and The British Museum

Excellent bus routes and cycle networks

The property sits in an area popular with professionals, students, and those who appreciate the vibrancy and convenience of city-centre living.

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Property Ownership Information

Tenure

Leasehold

Council Tax Band

C

Annual Ground Rent

No ground rent

Ground Rent Review Period

No review period

Annual Service Charge

No service charge

Service Charge Review Period

No review period

Lease End Date

25/03/2998

Property Description Disclaimer

This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft". Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits. Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks.