Elgin Avenue, Maida Vale, London W9
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ELGIN AVENUE, MAIDA VALE, LONDON W9 This magnificent grand proportioned thre e bedroom apartment occupies the entire first floor of this Victorian block and has a large reception room with high ceilings and a 17ft balcony overlooking Elgin Avenue. There are two double bedrooms, a further bedroom/study, family bathroom and kitchen. The flat requires some refurbishment thereby giving the incoming purchaser the ideal opportunity to make it their own. The flat is ideally located in the heart of Maida Vale with easy access to either Warwick Avenue or Maida Vale tube station. This flat would make an ideal Prime Central London pied a terre or rental investment. EPC rating: D. Grand Reception Room with High Ceilings * Kitchen * 2 Double Bedrooms * 1 Single bedroom/Study * Ample Storage * Bathroom * GCH LEASE: 86 years PRICE: £1,195,000 stc. Service Charge: £950.00 pa [email protected] 020 7589 8122 malverns.co.uk Notable Facts of the Area: The name Maida was first recorded in 1807, the year after Sir John Stuart's victory over the French at Maida in Calabria (Italy). The famous BBC studios building started life in 1909 as the “Maida Vale Roller Skating Palace and Club”. The BBC took over in 1933. In 1960’ s ’new Venetians' included Lord Norwich, Lady Diana Cooper, the playwright Christopher Fry, the novelist Elizabeth Jane Howard. Such notables as, Joe Strummer, Paul Weller and Bjork have lived in Maida Vale. Born in Maida Vale: Royal Dressmaker & Couturier and Sir (Edwin) Hardy Amies. Alan Turing, the code breaker of the Enigma machine. The Author of “Testament of Youth” Vera Brittain was born in Wymering Hitchcock's Films: Downhill (1927) Dial M for Murder (1954) Both Maida Vale locations. Birthplace and childhood home of Sir Alec Guinness and the celebrated comedian Norman Wisdom and the poet Robert Browning (1812 – 1889) Road. Leslie William Green best known for his design of iconic stations constructed on the London Underground was born in Maida Vale. Roger Bannister trained to break the 4-minute mile at the track in Paddington Rec. Maida Vale was the location of the home of William Friese-Greene (1855–1921) pioneer of cinematography. Darrell Louis Fancourt Leverson OBE (8 March 1886 – 29 August 1953), known as Darrell Fancourt lived in this house. He was a English bass-baritone and actor, known for his performances and recordings of the Savoy operas. Fancourt joined the D'Oyly Carte OperaCompany, where he starred in more than 10,000 performances. Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Malverns. Important notice Malverns and their clients give notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Malverns have not tested any services, equipment, or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 06/04/2021.