Abingdon Villas, Kensington, London, W8

This five-bedroom detached house on Abingdon Villas presents a unique opportunity for those looking to create a substantial family home in the desirable area of Kensington. Offered for the first time in 76 years, the property spans five floors and boasts generous proportions along with period character. The lower-ground floor features a bay-fronted reception room, a separate dining room, and a kitchen that opens directly onto a large rear garden, complemented by additional practical space in the form of a store and vault. On the raised-ground floor, two well-proportioned reception rooms await, including access to a balcony at the rear of the house, with steps leading down to the garden. The first floor accommodates three bedrooms and a family bathroom, while the second floor includes two further bedrooms, including the principal bedroom, along with a shower room and utility room. The third floor offers additional versatile space and a WC. Extending to approximately 2,588 sq ft, this property requires complete modernisation, providing considerable scope for reconfiguration and refurbishment to suit its next owners, subject to necessary consents. Located on a sought-after residential street, Abingdon Villas is within easy reach of Kensington High Street's shops, restaurants, and cafés, as well as nearby Holland Park and Kensington Gardens. Several well-regarded schools are also located in the surrounding area.