Notting Hill one-bed apartment versus four-bedroom townhouse in Dartmouth – which would you choose for £550,000?

Do you prefer the city with its abundance of services and amenities, or do you prefer to be close to the sea with more space?

It’s a question some house hunters may still be asking themselves as a result of the ‘race for space’ real estate trend that emerged during the pandemic following several lockdowns.

In our latest Ownership battlewe pit a trendy city pad against a more spacious townhouse overlooking Dartmouth harbor and fields, and ask which would you choose?

They both have a price tag of £550,000 but can be found on different sides of the country.

On the east side, the one-bedroom apartment is located in one of London’s most vibrant areas, surrounded by shops, restaurants and bars and excellent transport links.

And to the west is the four-bedroom townhouse with uninterrupted views over a characterful coastal village, down to Dartmouth harbor and across fields and woodlands.

1. One bed apartment, Notting Hill, £550,000

This top floor apartment on London’s Portobello Road is for sale for £550,000 through Noah’s estate agent

The leasehold apartment has a remaining term of 114 years and includes service charges of £3,102 per year

This top floor flat is located on London’s Portobello Road and is in the heart of the action in trendy Notting Hill.

The leasehold apartment has one bedroom, has recently been painted and also has a modern bathroom and kitchen.

The lease has a remaining term of 114 years and includes a service charge of £3,102 per year. It is being sold by Noah’s real estate agent.

The Notting Hill has a modern kitchen with white lower and upper cabinets and a contrasting dark worktop

The flat has a double bedroom and has recently been painted, giving it a sleek and fresh look

The modern bathroom has floor to ceiling tiles and a modern white bathroom

In the marketing literature, the agent explains: ‘This apartment is not just a place to live, it is a lifestyle choice for those who like to be in the middle of the action.’

‘You’re just a stone’s throw from the best Notting Hill has to offer, from eclectic hops and eateries to the famous Portobello Road Market.’

The flat is a period conversion and has good access to transport links, being 300 meters from Ladbroke Grove Tube Station and 600 meters from Westbourne Park Tube Station.

2. Four-bedroom townhouse, Dartmouth, £550,000

This Dartmouth townhouse is for sale for £550,000 through agents The Coastal House

The mansion has a beautiful terrace with space for a dining area and panoramic views

The property has been renovated and features an attractive open plan living area with a kitchen

If you are looking for one four bedroom house with a view, this Dartmouth property fits the bill.

The elevated position offers views as far as the city’s harbor and across the water to the fields and woodlands beyond.

In addition to a terrace with far reaching views, the property has been renovated to a high standard.

It features a wood-burning stove in a stone-lined fireplace and plantation shutters accenting the sash windows.

There are four bedrooms, including this double bedroom with modern plantation shutters

The elevated position of the property offers views as far as the city’s harbor and across the water to the fields and woodlands beyond.

The property has four bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is being sold by agents from The Coastal House.

It described the property as ‘glorious’ and explained that the open-plan living, dining and kitchen areas created one ‘super cozy space’.

Although Dartmouth is almost a five-hour drive from London depending on traffic on the day, the capital can also be reached by train with direct links between nearby Totnes and Paddington Station.