Martha's Buildings, London, EC1V

Architecturally designed loft apartment.

Description

An architecturally designed, spacious warehouse conversion that has won several awards and was a finalist in Channel 4's 'Britain's Best Home'.

The main living space lies at the heart of the apartment, within a sunken seating area that contains modular furniture specially built for the space. Hardwood timber floors delineate a change in environment and create a warm atmosphere. The area features a glass cinema projection screen and floor to ceiling windows which open out onto a private south facing terrace with views over a series of green roofs and a living wall.

The main reception room steps into the open plan kitchen/dining room, which has a large curved glass wall and an immaculate resin floor with feature lighting. The modern glass and steel kitchen has a built-in fridge, a separate built-in freezer, two ovens, a dishwasher and an original Renzo Piano Smeg hob. The glass island is illuminated by built-in bespoke lighting which breaks the kitchen from the conjoining dining area, which is excellent for entertaining.

Further on through the apartment are two generous bedrooms that make use of a clever doorway system allowing for multiple, flexible layouts along with walk in wardrobes and en suite bathrooms. Both bedrooms have windows extending the width of the wall that flood the spaces with light; these also ensure a calm sleeping environment care of triple and secondary glazing. The principal en suite bathroom features beautiful walls of polished plaster, a vanity unity, bidet, WC, free-standing bath tub, and a separate walk-in shower with a Carrara marble. The apartment also has a guest WC and utility room, a study and generous entrance hallway.

Imaginative lighting design and a stunning selection of architectural materials beautifully compliment and soften the minimalist space. All sanitary ware is Starck 1. The property has been featured in major editorial publications including The Times, The Independent and Living etc. and is offered chain free.

Location

The Barbican Centre, with its world-class cultural programme of cinema, music, theatre, talks and exhibitions, is approximately 12 minutes’ walk from the apartment (0.5miles).

This property is within close proximity of Old Street roundabout. The location is excellent for those wanting to enjoy the endless eateries, bars, coffee shops and attractions in and around the square mile.

The closest stations are Old Street (2 minute walk), Moorgate (13 minute walk) and Liverpool Street (17 minute Walk). The Elizabeth Line has recently commenced service from Farringdon (16 minute walk) offering high-speed transit across the East-West axis of London that extends out to Heathrow.

All distances are approximate. Source google.co.uk & streetcheck.co.uk.

Square Footage: 1,391 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 101 years remaining.