Northburgh Street, EC1V

An impressive loft apartment in a classical Clerkenwell
Victorian warehouse building.

Dating to 1892 it was built by Thomas Crossley for Reginald Filmer a prominent Clerkenwell folding box manufacturer and converted into loft apartment in the late 1990’s. It is located in one of the oldest districts in Clerkenwell dating as far back as 1611 when it was the property of the Charterhouse. Formerly called Little Swan Alley it falls into the Hat and feathers conservation area which retains some of the finest loft buildings in Clerkenwell.

This really is quite an impressive loft apartment occupying a prominent corner position, retaining its iron pillars and large windows. The accommodation comprises a vast dual aspect reception room with recessed open plan kitchen, two double bedrooms both with built in wardrobes, a shower room and utility room. The apartment also benefits from a basement storage room.

Northburgh Street runs parallel to Great Sutton Street and Dallington Street. Barbican Underground and Farringdon Underground and main line stations are a short stroll away with access to the Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith and City lines, National rail as well as the Elizabeth Line making the City, Canary Wharf and London's west end easily accessible, not to mention easy access to Kings Cross - St Pancras with its Eurostar terminus.

The London Museum’s relocation to the Southern end of the abandoned Smithfield Market is underway, receiving £180m by the City and London Mayor and is planned to open in 2028 creating new gallery space as well as options for larger events and exhibitions.

Clerkenwell first became a fashionable place to live in the 17th century as a destination where Londoners enjoyed tea gardens, theatres and spas: in fact, you can still see part of Clerks’ Well after which Clerkenwell was named. The area later became famous as a centre for clock and watchmaking alongside the jewellers and goldsmiths of Hatton Garden.

It remains one of the best-preserved village centres in central London – a vibrant modern community with a fascinatingly rich history. With great shopping and tremendous diversity of acclaimed restaurants, bars, galleries and wine bars Clerkenwell remains one of London’s best kept secrets.