Thomas More House Barbican EC2

Fresh to the market more details to follow: Barbican Type 20 located on the Sixth floor south facing. 'L' Shaped reception Room. A sale directly from the City of London retaining all all of the 1960’s original Grade II Listed features including the Brooke Marine kitchen, original bathroom. Just take the lift down to the podium level and wander over to the concert hall, home of the London Symphony Orchestra, or watch an award winning show in the theatre. Three cinemas show the latest films while the art galleries are often thought provoking. With the library, restaurants and bars, it could be compared to life on a luxurious cruise ship. There is also resident only access to stunning gardens. For shopping, Waitrose and Marks & Spencer are minutes away, together with local services and amenities (such as dry cleaners, hairdressers, restaurants] On the new Elizabeth Line, Farringdon in Smithfield is just 36 minutes away from Heathrow and with easy access to all London airports, main line stations three minutes takes you to Dean Street in the heart of Soho and West End shopping, the location ticks all the boxes. built in 1970 by Chamberlain Powell & Bon, the Iconic Barbican Centre is Grade II Listed. Hamilton Brooks are proudly Independent and have been for over 30 years, choose an agent who can PROVE they can sell in your block.

Superb views directly over the 2 acres of immaculately tended Residents only gardens this type 16 One bed apartment retains pretty much all of the 1960's original Grade II Listed features including the Brooke Marine kitchen, original bathroom. Good size reception room staggered in shape to allow a dining area and sitting area, large sliding picture window over the gardens ( see photo taken from the reception room) Underfloor heating throughout included in the service charge. Lift. Thomas More House is the only block on the estate with direct access to the beautiful resident's only gardens. Parking available by separate negotiation. Built in 1971, the Barbican Estate is the finest achievement of the architects Chamberlin, 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 Crossrail 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. On completion in 2019 Farringdon Station will be a vital interchange between the North-South Thameslink and the East-West Crossrail service. 140 trains per hour will travel through the station. Crossrail will give 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 ccreative industries, but increasingly legal, professional and ffinance. The Museum of London will move to Smithfield Market in 2021. Smithfield Meat Market will be vacating by 2021 then it are will be transformed into a world beating food & gastro destination and will be part of the world beating Cultural Mile. Also within easy reach are the attractions of St. Pauls' Cathedral, New Change Shopping Complex. The River Thames, Tate Modern, Gabriel's Wharf and South Bank.