One Prescot Street, E1

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a spacious 813 sqft one-bedroom flat in one of London's most iconic Art Deco buildings on a high floor with views out to the horizon and lots of blue sky creating a light and bright atmosphere.

Number One Prescot Street served as Headquarters of The Co-operative Bank and was designed by renowned architect L. G. Ekins in 1932. Historic England has recognized the building as an extraordinary example of expressionist Art Deco style and protected it with a Grade II listing.

While rooted in the charm and character of London heritage, the 1997 conversion of the building to flats brought the modern conveniences that one would expect in a luxury residential building.

The flat on offer benefits from three factors that make it stand out from other one-bedroom flats. Firstly, at 813 sq feet, it is larger than many one-bedrooms. Indeed, it was originally meant to be a two-bedroom flat according to the building's master plan. Secondly, the generous windows and south-facing aspect bring natural light, horizon views, and blue sky into the space. And finally, as a former commercial building, the ceilings are extraordinarily high, which is a rare and sought-after feature in the London residential market.

This flat has an upgraded kitchen and bathroom with Villeroy & Boch stone and wooden floors throughout. The bedroom offers a built-in closet for practical storage solutions, and fits a king size bed with ease. The generous proportions have allowed previous residents to create a home office space in several different locations: in the alcove at the entrance to the living room as pictured, on the landing at the top of the stairs, or on the lower level at the bottom of the stairs.

Location. Location. Location. One block from the City of London financial district, the flat is perfectly located for a busy executive to walk to work, while also offering a short stroll to the popular restaurants, bars, and nightlife of the renowned St Katharine Docks, Tower Hill, Spitalfields Market, Brick Lane, Shoreditch, Wapping, and Southwark/South Bank, in addition to the attractions immediately on the block, including a Curzon movie theater, Wilton's Music Hall, and the charming Princess of Prussia pub next door. The past several years have seen a renaissance of this part of The City fringe with a large influx of students and young professionals and many new restaurants and bars. The upside potential of the area will continue as completion of the major London Dock development will bring even more amenities to the area and as already-approved major developments are built in the nearby south east corner of The City (such as 30 Minories).

The flat benefits from a wealth of transportation links:

5 different tube stations (Tower Hill, Tower Gateway DLR, Aldgate, Aldgate East, and Shadwell) are within an easy walk. Additionally, there is the Aldgate bus station, train stations (Fenchurch Street, Liverpool Street, London Bridge), and airports are easy with a quick cab or DLR to City Airport (very quick), the new Elizabeth Line at Liverpool Street to Heathrow, or train from London Bridge to Gatwick, The Uber River Boat can give you a scenic lift up and down the Thames from Tower Pier, and empty cabs drive by the building every couple minutes. The in-building, extra-wide, dedicated parking space is secure within the building, allowing a rain-proof chance to load and unload. Getting out of town for a day trip or weekend away by car is quick and easy thanks to the nearby Highway (A1203). Immediately across the street there is a dry cleaner, a convenience store, two gyms (Urban Fitness and Rena Health), car wash, cafe, pub, great authentic Indian, Korean, and Lebanese food, and a swimming pool (at the Leonardo hotel).

Further conveniences in the building include rubbish chutes on every floor, additional secure storage space in the basement by arrangement with the building management, and a 24/7 doorman/concierge who provides security, receives deliveries, and offers a helping hand when needed.

Security is major feature of this flat with its high-floor location in a building with CCTV on the outside perimeter and 24/7 doorman/monitor. One can "lock and leave" the flat for weeks on end without a worry, making it both a perfect pied-a-terre or a secure home year round.

The flat’s leasehold duration is 1000 years starting from 1997.

A magazine article once described One Prescot Street as L. G. Ekins' masterpiece, “Its textured facade of brown bricks, bronze panels, and bold granite were an expressionist celebration. The building was a clear symbol of success and further ambition of the Co-operative enterprise. Described as a ‘war room where preparations for a great advance in retail and wholesale co-operation will be made from the topmost storeys,’ it is located right on the doorstep of the City of London, the geographic centre of British capitalism. It was notable too for being a total Co-operative Wholesale Society creation, built by CWS architects, engineers, craftsmen, and builders.