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Ben Jonson House, Barbican, London EC2
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Flat
- BEDROOMS
1
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
383 sq ft
36 sq m
Description
The Estate
Chamberlin, Powell and Bon designed the Barbican Estate after their success with the neighbouring Golden Lane Estate. Built to replace the buildings destroyed by a night of bombing in December 1940, the Barbican is now lauded as a masterpiece of brutalist architecture. Ben Jonson House is on the north podium of the estate and is the longest terrace block in the Barbican, comprising seven storeys of two-floor maisonettes. For more information, see the History section.
The Tour
Evocatively preserved, Ben Jonson House’s communal areas are largely in their original condition due to the estate’s Grade II*-listed status. Rich toned quarry tiles lie underfoot in the stairwells, while the corridors are laid with vivid blue carpet.
On the second floor, the apartment is reached via a lift. The entrance from the south side of the building’s central corridor opens into a small hall. The living area lies beyond, with the original open-plan kitchen designed by yacht fitters Brooke Marine to one end and a beautifully lit living space on the other. Wide hardwood-framed glazed doors provide peaceful views across the cityscape. The neutral finishes used throughout the home amplify its brightness.
A bespoke bookcase sits next to the doorway into the spacious bedroom, where hardwood-framed windows draw in plenty of natural light. There is ample storage in the original recessed wardrobe.
The bathroom opens from the entrance hall; thoughtfully preserved, it has an abundance of original features, including the sink, bath tiles and chrome fixtures.
Outdoor Space
One of the original intents of the Barbican plan was to provide an enclosed green sanctuary for those who lived there. As a result, residents have access to both private and public gardens. The private gardens extend to around two-and-a-half acres and comprise expansive lawns, various species of mature trees, and textual borders with native and exotic species. There are also dedicated areas for children’s play.
The Area
The Barbican Arts Centre is on its residents' doorstep and houses a theatre, an art gallery, a concert venue, cinemas, and several bars and cafés. The City of London has also recently appointed Allies and Morrison Architects and Asif Khan Studio to deliver a multi-million-pound renewal of the Barbican Centre. The Centre forms a key part of the ‘Culture Mile’, the City of London’s cultural district stretching from Farringdon to Moorgate. The ‘Cultural Mile’ includes the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, the London Symphony Orchestra and the Museum of London. It provides a vibrant and creative area with a diverse and international cultural programme of concerts, events, and performances.
Ben Jonson House is near an excellent selection of pubs and restaurants, including the nearby Smithfield Market, St. John, Luca, The Quality Chop House, and the delights of Exmouth Market. Whitecross Street also has a food market every weekday. St Paul’s, the River Thames, the South Bank and Tate Modern are all close by.
Transport links are excellent, with Underground stations at nearby Barbican (Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines), Old Street (Northern Line), and Moorgate (Northern, Hammersmith & City, Circle and Metropolitan Lines). Farringdon Station offers a host of Underground lines (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and Elizabeth Lines) as well as Thameslink services to Gatwick Airport, Brighton and Bedford.
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: Approx. 172 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £5,800 per annum (this includes heating, lift maintenance, building insurance, cleaning and maintenance of the communal gardens and grounds).
Ground Rent: Approx. £10 per annum
Council Tax Band: D (City of London)
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- Band: D
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- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
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Ben Jonson House, Barbican, London EC2
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Barbican Station0.1 miles
- Moorgate Station0.3 miles
- Old Street Station0.5 miles
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