Academy Gardens

Academy Gardens Overview

Academy Gardens is a prestigious gated address in Kensington W8, positioned between Holland Park and Kensington Gardens, south of Notting Hill Gate and north of Kensington High Street. The building offers a secure residential environment with landscaped grounds, concierge service, leisure facilities, and underground parking, making it suitable for residents seeking privacy, space, and established prime London surroundings.

The apartment described is a three-bedroom lateral home on the first floor of the southern elevation, extending to approximately 2,696 sq ft. It benefits from double-aspect views over the gardens, strong natural light, generous storage, and a layout that separates formal reception space from bedroom accommodation, supporting both private family use and entertaining.

Apartment Layout and Interior Space

Academy Gardens includes an impressive reception room, a separate kitchen and breakfast room, a principal bedroom suite with dressing room and en-suite bathroom, and two further en-suite bedrooms. The floorplan also shows a long hall and dining area, a bedroom or study, and well-proportioned rooms that create a strong sense of scale within a lateral arrangement.

The drawing room measures approximately 42 ft 7 in by 18 ft 1 in, while the kitchen and breakfast room measure approximately 21 ft 5 in by 13 ft 7 in. This scale gives a buyer the flexibility to maintain the current formal layout or adapt areas for modern living, subject to any permissions and building requirements. A photo review also shows traditional interiors, large windows, decorative finishes, and generous ceiling heights in selected rooms.

Location and Transport Links

Academy Gardens has its own gated entrance on Duchess of Bedford Walk, a quiet street in one of Kensington’s most desirable residential pockets. The address provides convenient access to Holland Park, Kensington Gardens, Notting Hill Gate, Kensington High Street, restaurants, shops, schools, cultural venues, and everyday services within a well-established central London neighbourhood.

Transport options include Notting Hill Gate Underground Station, served by the District, Circle, and Central lines, and High Street Kensington Underground Station, served by the District and Circle lines. A map check is useful for assessing walking times, school routes, airport access, and connections across London, while motorists benefit from routes west towards Heathrow Airport via the M4.

Services, Tenure and Purchase Details

Residents at Academy Gardens have access to 24-hour concierge and security, valet parking, a swimming pool, a gymnasium, landscaped gardens, and secure underground parking. The apartment is offered with one allocated underground parking space, which is a valuable practical feature in Kensington and supports day-to-day convenience for residents with regular car use.

The service charge is stated at £51,642 per annum, reviewed yearly, with the next review in January 2026. The council tax band is H, the EPC rating is C, and the apartment is presented for sale through Knight Frank. Anyone looking to buy should verify current availability, legal documents, fixtures, service charge details, and building regulations before exchange.