Brewer Street, London W1

This refined apartment lies in Soho, close to some of London’s finest boutiques, restaurants and cultural institutions. Its generous living space sits beneath a vaulted ceiling, where exposed trusses and a series of tall windows create an airy, voluminous feel. Remarkably spacious for its central location, a rooftop garden is a sequestered, transportative nest in the heart of the city.



The Tour



The apartment is situated on the top floor of a handsome red-brick building on Brewer Street. Entry is to a communal lobby, with stair access to the home’s private third-floor entrance.



Stairs ascend to a central landing. At the front is an expansive reception room, loosely delineated and flexible in nature. Velux windows draw in light from above, adding to that from a bank of sash windows along one side. Oak floorboards stretch out underfoot, and the far wall is picked out in a deep-brown shade. There is a fireplace in the living area, and the panelled walls are painted a soft-white shade - an ideal backdrop for art and furniture.



The kitchen occupies one end of the room and has a sophisticated Italian marble-topped island. Appliances include an ILVE range with an induction hob and a Bosch dishwasher and fridge. The cabinetry mimics the panelling in the rest of the room, creating a visual and material seamlessness.



A hidden panelled door on the landing opens to the principal bedroom, a well-appointed space with deep-blue walls and recessed storage. It has a beautiful en suite wet room with striking marble tiles. The second bedroom has a wall of open shelving and panelled walls painted an oceanic blue. Mirrored floor to ceiling cabinets sit outside next to another wet room, finished in the same manner as the en suite.



Outdoor Space



The garden is an ingeniously conceived space. Its privacy belies its central location and is enhanced by mature climbers that grow across its brick-walled perimeter. There is plenty of space to dine outdoors and to host a gathering.



The Area



Brewer Street is moments from Oxford and Regent streets, Chinatown, the West End and Covent Garden. Its superlative position brings much of central London within walking distance, and provides an unrivalled offering of places to eat and shop.



Nearby Koya draws a crowd for its signature Japanese Udon noodles, while modern American diner, Rita’s, is a go-to for natural wines and excellent cocktails. Members' club Quo Vadis is another local institution, with private dining rooms and a renowned restaurant offering seasonal British fare.



The Royal Opera House is nearby, as well as some of London’s best theatres, including the Lyric Theatre, the Apollo Theatre, the Gielgud Theatre and the Sondheim Theatre. Most of London’s cultural institutions are within easy reach, including the National Gallery, the British Museum, and the Royal Academy of Arts.



Transport connections are excellent: Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road stations are all within seven minutes’ walk of the apartment and run the Piccadilly, Bakerloo, Northern, Central and Elizabeth lines, the latter providing easy access to Heathrow.



Tenure: Leasehold/ Lease Length: Approx. 143 years remaining / Service Charge: Approx. £4,800 per annum / Council Tax Band: G