406 Madison Apartments, 5-27 Long Lane, London SE1 4PF

Architecture & Interior

A classic contemporary apartment situated in the heart of the old Borough, with a rare terrace in excess of 300sqft. Commanding one of best locations in central London, The Madison Apartments retain an industrial feel, with high ceilings, Crittall-style windows and open-plan living as its core principle. Built in 1999, these apartments were ahead of the curve building in the classic warehouse style of Old Southwark & Bankside.

Located on the fourth floor, the reception welcomes you to a gorgeous view of St George's Churchyard, an historic churchyard in The Borough. This kitchen comprises fully integrated appliances that keep the warehouse feeling alive, with a neat kitchen island, ceiling mounted extractor & great depth of storage.

The living space has floor to ceiling windows all along one side of the apartment, throwing in copious natural light, despite its north facing facade ensures the property stays lovely and warm but not a 'hotbox'. The leafy view from here is protected overlooking St George's Churchyard Gardens, so will never be developed upon, a seriously underrated aspect of the property.

Travelling through the second bedroom or 'flexible space', comprising translucent sliding doors that create a completely separate bedroom (with option of pull-down bed) or can also double up as a study, dining room or gallery!

The principle bedroom is a perfectly sized space that could be re-imagined to include a study area, fitted wardrobes... it is pretty much a blank canvas.

 

Outside

A capacious 300+sqft terrace with a wide angled view of the Shard, is a beautiful place to spend an evening, host or just relax. The leafy view that is commanded from here also encompasses St George's Gardens, which as mentioned before is a protected view with huge historical significance. A whole menagerie of people frequent the gardens; you will find artists painting on canvas, office workers on their lunch break, or students from the local Kings College University campus.

 

In The neighbourhood

Long Lane is a privileged address, being moments from Borough Market featuring some of the best food and wine in the country. Trendy Bermondsey Street is only a short stroll away, and the pleasures of the Southbank, one of the most scenic riverside walks in the world.

Honestly, there’s so much more than just the usual spots to enjoy and frequent. Obviously, Borough Market, South Bank, Tate Modern and the like are the first ports of call but venture off the beaten track and discover a wealth of London’s hidden gems. The area around Flat Iron Square is a chilled spot for weekend breakfast coffee or stay on for a bit and enjoy street food at the corner of America and Union Street.

Leading the charge for the cultural scene, The Globe and Royal Festival Hall leads a stellar list of London theatre and cinema which includes The National, Southwark Playhouse, The Old Vic and the BFI Imax at Waterloo.

Unsurprisingly, some of London’s most ancient pubs can be also found in this historic quarter as well and are always worth a visit.

 

Transport & Connections

Borough tube is less than 1 minute walk away, with London Bridge Station, a mere 5 minute walk, connecting to most of South East England via Southern & Thameslink overland services.

Underground connections offer up Northern & Jubilee lines link up the City, West and East London in often under 30 minutes anywhere in central London.

A plethora of 24 hours buses also sweep you back & forth to the city.

 

Additional Information

• Property construction – traditional
• Utilities – electricity, water, broadband
• Electricity supply: independently supplied
• Water supply: metered
• Sewerage: attached to mains sewerage
• Broadband: Standard download speed: 16 Mbps, upload speed: 1Mbps (superfast ds: 163Mbps, us: 22Mbps, Ultrafast is available) (source:ofcom)
• Mobile signal/coverage: standard coverage on most networks (limited coverage for EE and Three)
• Building safety: n/a
• Restrictions: n/a
• Rights and easements: shared driveway
• Flood risk: Medium surface water risk & very low risk of flooding
• Accessibility/adaptations: no lift in block

EPC rating: C. Tenure: Leasehold, Service charge description: £4600 p.a. (£600 of this amount is for parking space charge), Length of lease (remaining): 973 years 8 months,