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University Street, WC1E

London

£450,000

Listed on 11/02/2026

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Bedrooms
1
Type
Apartment
Area
458 sqft

Description

This top-floor apartment in Paramount Court presents a promising opportunity for buyers looking to invest in a central London property with significant potential for modernization. Nestled between the vibrant areas of London's West End, Fitzrovia, and Bloomsbury, this residence is part of a distinguished Art Deco building from the mid-1930s, recognized for its architectural significance designed by RIBA-acclaimed architects Verity and Beverley. The building showcases rich history and vintage charm, having once housed a notable ballroom that ignited the Jitterbug craze. The apartment itself is positioned quietly at the rear of the structure, ensuring a peaceful living environment despite its bustling locale. Offering a separate kitchen, a spacious reception room ideal for merging dining and study areas, along with a double bedroom and bathroom, it invites creative renovation ideas to enhance its current layout and decor. While the property does require some updating, its central location near key transport links including Tottenham Court Road Underground and Elizabeth Line services makes it an attractive proposition for both homeowners and investors. With over one hundred apartments in the building and easy access to varied amenities such as dining options, bars, shops along Charlotte Street and Oxford Street, as well as cultural highlights like the British Museum nearby, this apartment could be transformed into a modern urban retreat while retaining its historic essence.

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