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Covent Garden ex-council flat sells for £1.2m Covent Garden ex-council flat sells for £1.2m
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An ex-council flat has sold for £1.2m - almost ten times its original price. An ex-council flat has sold for £1.2m - almost 10 times its original price.
The flat, on Tavistock Street in Covent Garden, was bought under Margaret Thatcher's right to buy scheme in 1990 for £130,000. The flat, on Tavistock Street in Covent Garden, was bought under Margaret Thatcher's right-to-buy scheme in 1990 for £130,000.
It is thought to be one of the most expensive former council flats sold to date, selling after six weeks on the market.It is thought to be one of the most expensive former council flats sold to date, selling after six weeks on the market.
The flat is part of a mansion block near the Royal Opera House and has three bedrooms and a communal garden.The flat is part of a mansion block near the Royal Opera House and has three bedrooms and a communal garden.
The estate agent which led the sale said it was not sold to an investor.The estate agent which led the sale said it was not sold to an investor.
Barry Marner, at Barnard Marcus, said: "With central London property prices at a premium, and with demand for properties far outstripping supply, we weren't surprised that this former council flat reached this impressive price."Barry Marner, at Barnard Marcus, said: "With central London property prices at a premium, and with demand for properties far outstripping supply, we weren't surprised that this former council flat reached this impressive price."