Bluelion Place, London, SE1

Bluelion Place a former shirt factory built in 1950, is now a secure community of offices and apartments standing behind electric gates. Located moments from the fashionable Bermondsey Street with its eclectic mix of independent shops, bars, gastro pubs and restaurants.

There is a lift and stairs to the first floor, and the stylish interior all leads from the wide entrance hall. The generous living space has excellent light from the full width original Crittall windows, and is of ample size, sufficient to allow both living and dining space. The impression of space is amplified by the high ceilings, and the fully fitted and equipped kitchen area is cleverly separated from the living area by a range of floor to ceiling shelving. The double bedroom also has excellent natural light and the bathroom is superbly appointed.

The apartment is within this secure gated community, with pedestrian access to Bermondsey Street. Outside, the development has secure off street parking and a space may be available for rent. There are also well maintained communal gardens.

Bluelion Place stands on the north side of Long Lane, almost directly opposite the junction with Wild Rents and stands behind electric gates. The fashionable Bermondsey Street is accessible by a pedestrian gate leading from the rear of the development. The street has an eclectic mix of boutiques, gastro pubs, bars and restaurants. White Cube Bermondsey and Zandra Rhodes' Fashion & Textile Museum are a short walk up the street. Excellent nearby restaurants include Café Murano, Pizarro, Jose Tapas, Casse Croute and Pique-Nique. There are a multitude of other pubs, bars, cafes and retailers. Tanner Street Park includes tennis courts, and Bermondsey Street also has the renowned White Cube Art Gallery. Bermondsey Square hosts a weekly antiques market and an independent cinema. The food markets of Maltby Street and Borough Market are also within easy reach. The City is accessible by walking over either London Bridge or Tower Bridge. London Bridge main line train station and underground (Jubilee and Northern lines) is a short walk away as is Borough underground (Northern Line). There are also a number of bus routes on Long Lane providing access to the City and West End.