Upper Montagu, London, W1H

With two rooms devoted to storage, this one bedroom potential-laden Marylebone home is a rare find in the City. Discover light-filled living in this modern, extensively renovated apartment on Upper Montagu Street; centrally located and moments from Baker Street, Oxford Street and so much more.

Lower Ground, 35 Upper Montagu Street, London

Seeking light-filled, storage-saturated, centrally located living in the heart of Marylebone? Only moments from Baker Street, Oxford Street and all the important landmarks of the city, discover No. 35, Upper Montagu Street.

Modern and lavished in light, the lower ground apartment to this quiet, well-maintained building, comprised of four flats in total, has recently undergone extensive renovations in 2019 with the installation of underfloor heating and upgrading of electrics.

OWNER QUOTE: “We love the area, when we are in London we hardly leave it – you’ve got everything you need right here in Marylebone village.”

With residents’ parking on the street outside, make your way to the apartment’s own private entrance, entering a bright tiled entrance hallway, whose airy welcome belies its lower ground level.

Stash your bicycle, suitcase and shoes in the barrel ceilinged cave-like utility room on the immediate left. A spacious room, accessed via a stylish glass door, a large cabinet can easily store 20 pairs of shoes, with storage cabinets, a sink and plumbing for a washer and separate dryer.

A home designed for ease of use, turning right from the entrance, directly ahead is a handy guest bathroom, tiled in contemporary tones and featuring a newly fitted shower with rainfall head and handheld attachment with a recessed shelf handy for toiletries. Above the wall-mounted WC another alcove provides further storage, with a heated towel rail and wash basin set beneath a fitted mirror.

Flow through from the entrance hall to the open-plan living-dining room, furnished with exclusive items from contemporary London-based designer Camerich and John Lewis.

Brightly toned oak flooring extends throughout, harmonising with the skirtings, gleaming beneath the abundance of light flowing in through the two large sash windows to the front. Modern and future-proofed, the original sash windows have recently been upgraded to double glazing.

Sink into the sofa and watch your favourite show on television; the sofa bed also serves to accommodate guests, privately set to the opposite end of the apartment from the master bedroom.

Sociably styled, the dining area flows on from the lounge, in its own separate space yet still encompassed within the open-plan living space. Spotlighting and pendant lights ensure a free flow of light, with natural illumination also drawn in through a full height window looking out to the private courtyard.

OWNER QUOTE: “Even though the kitchen is open to the dining room, it seems like a separate room, whilst keeping you connected.”

An open doorway leads through to the kitchen, a comprehensively equipped space featuring an array of quality appliances including a Siemens induction hob, oven and tall fridge-freezer alongside a Miele dishwasher. Pull open the storage beneath the sink to discover a handy pull-out larder cupboard; ideal for storing all your spices and culinary essentials.

Beyond the kitchen, discover a pocket of paradise, a private courtyard accessed through a glazed door, bringing the outdoors in whilst channelling light throughout the home.

Natural light is in abundance throughout this home, particularly in the bedroom. Newly carpeted and featuring sleek, modern, fitted wardrobes, this calming space is awash with light courtesy of the sash window facing the pretty courtyard and the large roof light above. Fitted with an automatic blind, simply close off the daylight with a flick of a button from the comfort of your king-size bed,

OWNER QUOTE: “It doesn’t feel like a basement – there is so much light.”

Maximising use of the courtyard, even the ensuite bathroom draws daylight in from a high window. Fitted with a bath with shower head attachment, heated chrome towel rail, wall-mounted wash basin with vanity unit storage and a WC, this light, bright bathroom is your own personal sanctuary.

STORAGE HEAVEN…EXTENSION POTENTIAL
Clutter free living is a luxury in London. Unlike so many city flats, this lower ground apartment is brimming with storage – inside and out. Similarly sized to the indoor utility room, another barrel-vaulted storage room is located outside, securely locked. Consider another perspective: the potential to extend. Architects have suggested it would be possible to create access via a wall between the utility room and the outside-accessed storage room to add an additional bedroom or study. Superfast fibre-broadband makes working from home a breeze.

Living in the Village
Every amenity you could wish for is close at hand on Marylebone High Street, where entertainment, restaurants, bars, bistros and boutiques combine to create a vibrant village atmosphere.

Enjoy upmarket pub food at Michelin-starred The Wigmore, a wide range of ales at The Carpenter’s Arms and contemporary international cuisine at the unpretentious yet luxurious Artesian.

Fresh air, exercise and entertainment await at nearby Regent’s Park and Hyde Park – both less than a five-minute walk from the front door.

Commuting has never been so convenient, only five minutes’ walk from Baker Street Station, served by the Bakerloo, Hammersmith, City, Circle and Jubilee lines. Three minutes’ walk takes you to Marble Arch’s Central line service.

Pay a visit to the beautiful Edwardian home of Daunt Books – a travel specialist book store and an iconic part of the local landscape. Chiltern Street offers an intersection of calm between the frenetic pace of Baker Street, Oxford Street and Edgware Road, teeming with terraced boutique shops and, bespoke liquor shops serving up tasting sessions and Japanese-Swedish fusion and Scandi brunch bars.

For community feel, connectivity, contemporary flow and all the storage space you ever dreamed of; No. 35, Lower Montagu Street in Marylebone beckons.