4 bedroom detached house, Rectory Lane, Kensington & Chelsea
Kensington & Chelsea, SW7 5LP
Added 21 Jul 2026
£8,240,000
Guide price
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Size
1,557 sqft
Type
detached
Match
83%
- TenureFreehold
- Council taxBand C
- EPCD
- ParkingDriveway
- GardenSouth Facing Garden
About this home
Key features
- Downstairs WC
- Fibre broadband
- Fitted kitchen
- Gas central heating
- Loft storage
- Utility room
- Driveway parking
- South-facing garden
- EPC rating D
The Full Picture
Everything you need upfront
Facts a buyer or tenant should have before making an offer — in line with the Government's homebuying reform roadmap.
Monthly ownership cost
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£50,676/ month
Mortgage
Est.90% LTV · 4.75% · 25 yrs£Council tax
KnownBand C£Buildings insurance
Est.Typical estimate£Maintenance & repairs
Est.~1% of value / yr£
Property facts
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council tax
- Band C
- Year built
- 1906
- Heating
- Underfloor + Gas
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- South Facing Garden
Energy performance
- A
- B
- C
- DScore 62
- E
- F
- G
The higher the rating, the more energy efficient the property and the lower the fuel bills.
Floorplan & rooms
InteractiveTotal size
1,557 sqft
≈ 145 m²
Key highlights
Where it is
Location & Street View
Where it is
Location & Street View
Approximate location. Drag the Street View to look around; use the Pegman to walk down the road.
Neighbourhood
Area, schools & transport
Neighbourhood
Area, schools & transport
Nearby schools
Distance from this property · Ofsted-style ratings
Indicative catchments and ratings only — always confirm admissions with the local authority.
Transport nearby
Stations & stops- 1.6 mi
Central
Tube
- 2 mi
High Street Station
Rail
- 2 mi
Junction
Overground
- 2.6 mi
Bridge Road
Rail
Commute highlights
Estimated travel times to major UK hubs
London Kings Cross
3.1 mi away
Birmingham New Street
99.2 mi away
Bristol Temple Meads
103.3 mi away
Manchester Piccadilly
161.2 mi away
Leeds
168.3 mi away
Estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual times vary with traffic, changes and service.
Nearby amenities
- 🛒0.5 mi
Supermarket
Tesco Express
- 🏋️0.3 mi
Gym
The Gym Group
- 🌳0.7 mi
Park
The Meadows
- 🩺0.7 mi
GP surgery
Parkside Surgery
- 🍽️0.8 mi
Restaurants
Local high street
- ☕0.8 mi
Café
Grind & Co.
Commute time
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Broadband
Indicative Ofcom-style download speeds. Providers vary.
Mobile coverage
Voice & data indoor/outdoor by network.
- EEIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
- VodafoneIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
- O2Indoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
- ThreeIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
Local market
Market insights
Local market
Market insights
Local market
How this home compares in Kensington & Chelsea, SW7 5LP.
Area average
£9,123,394
This home -10%
12m change
+1.9%
Sold prices
Avg £/sqft
£1088
This home £5292
Buyer demand
Steady
Running the numbers
Costs & finance
Running the numbers
Costs & finance
Monthly cost breakdown
Freehold · estimated running costs (all editable).
Total monthly cost
£50,338 /mo
£604,051 per year — indicative estimate.
- Mortgage£42,280/mo10% deposit · 4.75% · 25 yr84%
- Council tax (Band C)£167/moIndicative England average0%
- Buildings insurance£824/mo~0.12% of value / yr2%
- Maintenance & repairs£6,867/mo~1.00% of value / yr14%
- Utilities (energy + water)£200/moOfgem typical dual-fuel0%
Mortgage calculator
EstimateRepayment mortgage — you pay off capital and interest.
Monthly repayment
£42,280
Loan £7,416,000 · Deposit £824,000 (10%)
£12,925/mo more than interest-only — but you'd own the home outright after 25 years.
- Total interest
- £5,267,971
- Total paid
- £12,683,971
Figures are indicative — your actual rate depends on lender, credit, and product. Speak to a broker before you commit.
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Stamp Duty
Eng & NI · Apr 2025SDLT payable on completion.
Estimated Stamp Duty
£902,550
Effective rate 10.95% on £8,240,000
Scotland (LBTT) and Wales (LTT) have different rates. Confirm with a solicitor before completion.
Mortgage affordability
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Max you could offer
£1,071,500
Loan up to £247,500 + £824,000 deposit · capped by income (4.5× LTI)
This listing
£8,240,000
Short by £7,168,500 · needs income ~£1,648,000/yr
- Affordable monthly repayment
- £1,604 /mo
- Required repayment for this home
- £38,685 /mo
- Max loan on 4.5× income
- £247,500
- Deposit as % of listing
- 10.0%
Affordability summary
StretchYou'd need about £1,648,000/yr income or £7,168,500 more deposit.
Monthly all-in
£46,238 /mo
£38,685 mortgage + £7,553 running · 1009% of gross pay
Upfront cash
£1,742,159
£824,000 deposit + £902,550 SDLT + £15,609 fees
Lender check
Too big
Need £7,416,000 · max on income £247,500
- Loan needed (£7,416,000) exceeds the 4.5× income cap of £247,500
- Monthly all-in (£46,238) breaches your 35% repayment cap of £1,604
- Upfront cash needed (£1,742,159) leaves little for reserves — plan for surveys, SDLT and fees
UK lenders typically cap borrowing at 4.5× total income and want repayments under ~35–40% of gross pay. Actual offers depend on credit, outgoings, and product — always get an Agreement in Principle.
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Investment potential
Would this stack up as a buy-to-let?
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Investment potential
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Investment inputs
AssumptionsAt a glance
Gross yield
0.18%
Net yield
-3.80%
Monthly cashflow
£-26,077
ROI on cash
-9.3%
Sensitivity
Rent −10%
£-26,175/mo · -3.81%
Rent +10%
£-25,978/mo · -3.78%
Rate +1%
£-31,227/mo · -4.55%
Rate −1%
£-20,927/mo · -3.05%
Indicative only — mortgage products, tax treatment and Section 24 relief for higher-rate landlords depend on your personal circumstances. Speak to a broker and an accountant before buying.
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Due diligence
Checks, risks & material information
Due diligence
Checks, risks & material information
Check before you buy
Material information for this address — flooding, crime, connectivity, planning, ground conditions and legal notes. Indicative only; verify with your solicitor before exchange.
Flood risk
Crime (last 12 months)
111
/ 1k residents
High▲ 7.7% vs previous year
Broadband
33 Mbps
Up to 22 Mbps upload4 providers available at this address.
Mobile coverage
| Network | Indoor voice | Indoor data | Outdoor voice | Outdoor data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| O2 | Good | Good | Good | Limited |
| Three | Limited | Good | Good | Good |
| Vodafone | Limited | Good | Good | Limited |
Planning applications
1within 250 m in the last 12 months
- Withdrawn
Single-storey rear extension
2026/6333/HH · 12 Jul 2026
Ground & environment
Building & legal
Sources (to be integrated): Environment Agency, police.uk, Ofcom, planning.data.gov.uk, GOV.UK EPC register, Coal Authority, UK Radon.
Material information
NTSELAT Parts A/B/C- Tenure
- freehold
- Council tax band
- C
- Price qualifier
- Guide price
Presented in line with National Trading Standards Estate & Letting Agency Team guidance.
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Sold prices
Based on public sale records for Kensington & Chelsea, SW7 5LP and comparable homes nearby.
Property history
Jun 2020
Sold
£6,158,000
+135.3% vs previous
Jun 2014
Sold
£2,617,000
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