Guide price
£500,000
(£645/sq. ft)
2 bed flat for saleRidgmount Gardens, Bloomsbury, London WC1E
2 beds
1 bath
1 reception
775 sq. ft
About this property
Situated within the prestigious Ridgmount Gardens mansion block in the heart of Bloomsbury
Spacious two-bedroom apartment extending to approximately 775 sq ft (
Located on the second floor of this attractive period building
Bright and well-proportioned accommodation with excellent potential to modernise
Resident caretakers and beautifully maintained communal gardens
Bloomsbury
Moments from ucl, the British Museum and the amenities of Fitzrovia and Covent Garden
Rare opportunity to acquire a prime Central London property with approximately 37 years remaining on the lease, ideal for investors and cash buyers alike
Prime Bloomsbury Apartment: 2 Beds, Potential, Central Location
Lease remaining 37 years
Greater London Properties Presents
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-proportioned two-bedroom apartment within the prestigious Ridgmount Gardens, one of Bloomsbury's most sought-after mansion blocks. Situated on the second floor and extending to approximately 775 sq ft, this property offers generous living accommodation in an exceptional Central London location.
The Property
The apartment comprises a bright reception room, separate kitchen, two well-sized double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Benefitting from the elegant proportions synonymous with period mansion block living, the property offers an excellent opportunity for an incoming purchaser to modernise and create a superb Central London residence tailored to their own requirements.
Ridgmount Gardens is a distinguished Grade II listed development arranged around beautifully maintained communal gardens and benefits from resident caretakers, providing both convenience and peace of mind. The building's character, history and sought-after setting make it one of Bloomsbury's most desirable residential addresses.
The property is offered with approximately 37 years remaining on the lease and presents an attractive opportunity for investors, cash buyers or purchasers seeking a long-term asset in a prime London location.
Location and Transport
Ridgmount Gardens enjoys an enviable position in the heart of Bloomsbury, one of Central London's most historic and culturally rich neighbourhoods. Residents are moments from the British Museum, the Wellcome Collection, and a wealth of independent cafés, restaurants and shops, whilst the vibrant districts of Fitzrovia, Covent Garden and Soho are all within easy walking distance.
The area is particularly popular with academics and professionals due to its proximity to University College London (ucl), soas University of London and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, creating a unique and vibrant community atmosphere.
Transport connections are exceptional. Goodge Street Underground Station (Northern Line) is just a short walk away, while Tottenham Court Road Station provides access to the Northern, Central and Elizabeth Lines, offering fast connections across London, Heathrow Airport and Canary Wharf. Euston, King's Cross and St Pancras International stations are also within walking distance, providing national rail services and direct Eurostar links to mainland Europe.
The area is well served by numerous bus routes and cycle lanes, with Santander Cycle hire stations nearby, making travel across the capital simple and convenient. Bloomsbury's pedestrian-friendly streets also place many of London's most famous landmarks, theatres, galleries and entertainment venues within easy reach, including the West End, Dominion Theatre and Curzon Bloomsbury Cinema.
For green open spaces, residents can enjoy nearby Russell Square, Gordon Square Gardens and Tavistock Square Gardens, offering peaceful retreats from city life whilst maintaining immediate access to the very best of Central London living.
History of Ridgmount Gardens
Ridgmount Gardens is one of Bloomsbury's most distinguished mansion blocks, dating from the late Victorian and early Edwardian period when the area was being transformed into a prestigious residential neighbourhood for London's growing professional and academic communities.
Constructed in the 1890s, the handsome red-brick development reflects the architectural elegance of the era, combining attractive period detailing with the generous proportions that continue to make these apartments highly sought after today. The building forms part of Bloomsbury's historic streetscape, an area renowned for its literary, cultural and academic heritage.
Located close to the institutions that helped shape Bloomsbury's reputation as London's intellectual heart, Ridgmount Gardens has long attracted academics, professionals and residents seeking the unique character of this central London enclave. The neighbourhood's association with influential writers, thinkers and educational establishments has contributed to its enduring prestige.
Having survived much of the twentieth century intact, Ridgmount Gardens remains an important part of Bloomsbury's architectural heritage. Today, it continues to offer residents a rare combination of period charm, historic significance and exceptional connectivity, making it one of the area's most desirable residential addresses.
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Tenure
Leasehold (37 years)
Service charge
£6,960 per year
Council tax band
F
Ground rent
£456
Ground rent date of next review
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