A substantial freehold building with planning potential on Sussex Gardens

The lower ground floor is arranged with a principal bedroom to the front, alongside a second bedroom, a bathroom, storage rooms and access to both a small rear courtyard and two vaults, offering useful additional storage. This level has a more private, self-contained feel, with direct access to outdoor space.

On the ground floor, the building opens into a central hallway leading to a kitchen and dining room at the front. To the rear, a reception room provides the main communal living space, while a further bedroom sits between the two. A shower room is also positioned on this level.

The upper floors are laid out in a consistent arrangement, with bedrooms radiating from a central staircase and multiple bathrooms and shower rooms serving each level. The first floor comprises four bedrooms, including two to the front that open onto a south-east-facing balcony, as well as a further bedroom to the rear and an additional room positioned above. The second and third floors continue this configuration, each offering a number of well-proportioned bedrooms supported by shared bathroom facilities, while the fourth floor provides three further bedrooms, including a larger room spanning the front of the building.

In its current form, the property operates as a high-density residential building, with a clear emphasis on individual rooms supported by shared amenities. It now requires comprehensive refurbishment, presenting a compelling opportunity for investors or developers to reposition the building.

A planning application has been submitted to reconfigure the accommodation into three substantial duplex apartments, offering scope to create a more conventional, design-led residential scheme in line with the surrounding market.

Unusually for this central location, the property benefits from a private driveway providing off-street parking for two to three vehicles. The building is also south-east facing, allowing for good natural light throughout the front elevations, while the balcony and courtyard introduce valuable outdoor space.

Sussex Gardens runs parallel to Hyde Park, placing green open space within a short walk, while the amenities of Connaught Village, Paddington and the West End are all within easy reach. Paddington Station provides excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line, Heathrow Express and national rail services, making this a highly convenient base in one of London’s most connected neighbourhoods.