Lincoln's Inn Fields, Holborn WC2

Steeped in history, Lincoln's Inn Fields was first set out in its current layout during the 1600s and is London's largest garden square. The first garden to be recorded at the inn was the "Long Garden" to the north of the square, dating back to 1445 when it was quite literally an inn's garden.

Synonymous with barristers, the area was further developed in the late 17th century by Henry Serle (a barrister himself) and nowadays is a fantastic mix of modern and historic London, housing both office buildings and residential homes alike. Within the gardens are glorious flower beds, large grassed areas, tennis courts, a bandstand and a fantastic café / restaurant, with gates open to the public from 7am to 7pm.

This three-bedroom duplex apartment is arranged over the ground and lower ground floors of a handsome period building overlooking the square, comprehensively redeveloped in recent years and featuring a wealth of architectural features, well-proportioned accommodation and multiple private outside spaces, a rarity in this central location.

All ground floor spaces are flooded with natural light from full height windows, the glazed atrium entrance and clever use of expansive skylights, giving the apartment a wonderful loft-like sense of space and volume. Located immediately before entering the principal living space, there is a large guest WC with ample utility cupboard.

Entered via a welcoming reception hallway, the main accommodation of the apartment is accessed via a wonderful glazed atrium linking the original building with this contemporary mews-like addition. The main living space has a sense of scale and proportion unlike many of the area's regular period conversions, enhanced by contemporary finishes including oiled natural timber flooring and clean modern décor.

Intelligent use of glazing maximises light directly from above, with opaque glazed panels in the floor ensuring natural light flows through to the lower level. The entire space creates a well-proportioned yet cozy feel, a perfect counterpoint to the busy city that can be found on the doorstep.

The living space flows seamlessly into the modern kitchen, finished in simple white lacquered units with contrasting quartz composite worktops and integrated Siemens appliances. A vast skylight and full height glazing again maximise light, offering a view over the private patio below.

Between the primary living space and reception hallway, a modern architectural glass, steel & timber staircase leads to the lower level, illuminated from above by another impressive skylight.

The lower level is home to three well-proportioned double bedrooms, accessed via a lower hallway featuring full height glazing, and all arranged around the central private patio area, accessible from bedrooms two and three.

The principal bedroom suite features separate walk-in wardrobes, an en-suite bath & shower room and French doors opening onto its own private patio, benefitting from a generous external store cupboard.

The lower level benefits from generous ceiling heights throughout, with both guest bedrooms offering access to the private patio area via full height glazed doors, as well as each having its own en-suite shower room. Guest shower rooms are finished in contrasting contemporary styles, with either white or amber marble-effect porcelain tiling and featuring Catalano sanitaryware and Hansgrohe brassware.

Holborn & Midtown are the gateway between London's buzzing West End and the City, with Lincoln's Inn and the surrounding area home to many of the UK's top Law practices and Barrister's chambers.
To the West, Covent Garden offers world class retail, dining & entertainment with London's 'Theatreland' home to some of the finest and most popular productions in the world. Nearby Lambs Conduit Street offers a genuine village vibe with a number of independent coffee shops and varied retailers rubbing shoulders with boutiques from more established international brands and excellent restaurants including the renowned Noble Rot and local institution Ciao Bella.

To the East, the financial centre of the City of London is easily accessible from Lincoln's Inn along with the South Bank, River Thames and many of London's wonderful parks and open spaces within easy reach, as well as some of London's top educational institutions including the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE), Kings College, and University College London.