* Leasehold
* One Bedroom Penthouse Type 23
* Barrel Vaulted Ceiling
* Grade II Listed
* Barrel Valuted Bedroom
* Barrel Vaulted Bathroom
* Double Balcony/Terrace with Side Return
* Brooke Marine Kitchen
* South Facing
* 2 Acres of Residents only Gardens
Flooded with natural light Stunning Penthouse One Bed. Gorgeous views
residents gardens South facing roof terrace with side return. Type 23 7th
floor (top). Beautiful barrel vaulted ceiling throughout the flat, all
original 1960's Original Brooke Marine kitchen & original bathroom No onward
Chain. Underfloor heating throughout. Glass sliding door leading to
balcony/fire exit with bright and open views. Use of beautiful residents
gardens. The Barbican Arts Centre offers three cinemas, a concert hall, two
theatres, an art gallery, a library and several restaurants. The nearby
Smithfield Market and Clerkenwell areas boasts some of the trendiest cafes,
restaurants and clubs in London, including Smiths of Smithfield, St. John,
Club Gascon, Le Café du Marche Restaurant. In 2024 the Museum of London will
open in Smithfield Market hoping to become one of London's top 5 tourist
attractions. Waitrose, Marks & Spencer and Tesco are also nearby, together
with various local services and amenities (such as dry cleaners, ironmongers,
builders and plumbing merchants) and the numerous bars and restaurants of
Clerkenwell, Spitalfields, Shoreditch and the City. Four tube stations are
within a few minutes' walk: Barbican (on the Circle, Hammersmith & City and
Metropolitan lines), Moorgate (on the Northern line), St Paul's (on the
Central line) and Mansion House (on the District line). The new Elizabeth Line
Station at Barbican/Farringdon is less than 5 minutes' walk and is now one of
the busiest transport hubs in London, reaching 1. 5million commuters within a
45 minute radius.
**Full Description**
Flooded with natural light this stunning top floor one bedroom apartment has
gorgeous views overlooking residents gardens from the south facing roof
terrace. The flat is known as a Barbican type 23 and is located on the 7th
floor. Accordingly it benefits from a beautiful barrel vaulted ceiling
throughout the flat. The reception room has a double sliding door/window the
full width of the flat leading to a south facing roof terrace, The large
double bedroom is quietly located at the rear of the flat overlooking the
Residents Only Gardens. Superb condition throughout. Brooke Marine kitchen.
Original bathroom. Separate W/C. Underfloor heating throughout included in the
service harge. Lift. Parking available by separate negotiation. The property
also has the added benefit of an extended lease. Built in 1971, the Barbican
Estate is the finest achievement of the architects Chamberlain, Powell & Bon.
The architects drew inspiration from Le Corbusier, famous for being one of the
pioneers of what now is called Modern architecture. Their vision has created a
unique urban village community devoid of traffic with immediate amenities
including the Barbican Arts Centre, a church, school, library and shops. The
estate was Grade ii - listed in 2001 in recognition of its extraordinary
contribution to London's urban landscape. Barbican tube station (on the
Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines) is only a couple of
minutes' walk away, with Moorgate (on the Northern line), St Paul's (on the
Central line) and Mansion House (on the District line) tube stations each
within a short walking distance. Moments walking distance the new Elizabeth
Station Farringdon Station. This entrance will provide access to the 'East
Ticket Hall' linking directly with the existing London Underground platforms
at Barbican & Farringdon Stations therefore providing access to the
Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines. The Elizabeth Line
Farringdon Station is a vital interchange between the North - South Thameslink
and the East - West Crossrail service. 140 trains per hour will travel through
the station. The Elizabeth Line gives direct access to Canary Wharf in 9
minutes & Bond Street in 3 minutes. Waitrose is located nearby on Whitecross
Street, which is also home to the weekday Whitecross Street food market. Next
door to the Barbican is West Smithfield an area that has seen a huge
regeneration, incoming occupiers are small food outlets, coffee shops bars &
restaurants providing a buzzing mixed use location. Comprising of many media,
digital and creative industries, but increasingly legal, professional and
finance. The Museum of London will move to Smithfield Market in 2024.
Smithfield Meat Market is confirmed as vacating then it are will be
transformed into a world beating food & gastro destination and will be part of
the world beating Cultural Mile.

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