St. John Street, London, EC1V

Bright first floor apartment with private balcony and generous proportions.

Description

Occupying the first floor of a characterful former public house, once known as The Empress of Russia, this distinctive apartment forms one of just three residences set above a commercial premises and is accessed via a discreet side entrance.

The accommodation is bright and well balanced, centred around a generous west-facing reception and dining room where five sash windows draw in excellent natural light. A private balcony runs along one elevation of the building, providing valuable outside space and enhancing the sense of openness throughout.

There are two generous bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en suite, in addition to a separate bathroom. Offered with a long lease, the apartment represents a rare opportunity to acquire a home of character within an intimate and well-maintained converted building.

Location

Positioned on the eastern side of St John Street, close to its junction with Rosebery Avenue and immediately adjacent to Sadler’s Wells Theatre. This stretch of Clerkenwell is characterised by an attractive mix of period buildings, independent cafés, restaurants and long-established local businesses, creating a lively yet established neighbourhood atmosphere.

The property is conveniently located for several transport links. Angel Underground station (Northern line) is approximately 0.5 miles to the north, while Farringdon station is around 0.6 miles to the south, providing access to the Elizabeth line, Thameslink and London Underground services (Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines). Barbican station is also within approximately 0.7 miles. These connections offer swift access to the City, West End and Canary Wharf, as well as direct services to Heathrow via the Elizabeth line.

Please note, all distances are approximate. Source: googlemaps.com.

Square Footage: 1,001 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 93 years remaining.