Leather Lane, EC1N

A striking sub-penthouse apartment featuring a spectacular private roof terrace, set within a former bullion refinery warehouse once occupied by Johnson Matthey, refiners for the Bank of England.

The building was converted into exceptional loft apartments by Derwent London in 2005.

The apartment benefits from impressive natural light and generous volume throughout. The accommodation comprises a dual-aspect reception room that opens directly onto a delightful west-facing roof terrace, ideal for entertaining. There is also a fully integrated kitchen, a principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, two additional bedrooms, and a guest bathroom.

The property is located on historic Leather Lane, home to one of London’s oldest street markets, believed to date back more than 400 years. From the early 19th century until the mid-20th century, the area was known as “Little Italy”, when large numbers of Italian immigrants settled here, giving the neighbourhood a distinctive cultural character.

Leather Lane itself dates back to the medieval period, originally following field boundaries in the Holborn area. Over time it developed into a lively street of workshops and market stalls, serving trades associated with nearby Hatton Garden and Clerkenwell. By the 18th and 19th centuries, the street had become well known for its craft trades, gemmologists, clothing makers and market vendors.

Today, the area has evolved into a vibrant destination, filled with independent coffee bars, restaurants, and a thriving weekday street market.

The location is exceptionally convenient, being moments from Farringdon Station (Mainline, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and Elizabeth lines) and Chancery Lane Station (Central line), while also within walking distance of the historic Inns of Court, including Temple, Gray’s Inn, and Lincoln’s Inn.