Gray's Inn Road, Trinity Court, WC1X

Trinity Court is one of Bloomsbury’s most distinctive residential buildings: a striking 1930s art deco block on Gray’s Inn Road, enviably positioned between Holborn, King’s Cross and Clerkenwell. Built in 1934–35 with a steel frame and crisp white-rendered façade, it was conceived as a modern address for business and professional life, and it retains that sense of purpose and elegance today. Its strong symmetry, painted Crittall windows and signature blue balconies give the building a character all of its own, while carefully preserved communal areas and original birdcage lifts reflect its enduring period charm.

Set on the sixth floor, the apartment enjoys a wonderfully quiet, peaceful aspect overlooking St Andrew’s Gardens, giving it a rare sense of calm for such a central London setting. The interiors have recently undergone significant upgrades, including new solid bamboo flooring with acoustic insulation, a new kitchen and a renewed electrical installation. The layout has also been thoughtfully configured to retain a separate bedroom, creating a clear distinction between living and sleeping spaces while preserving the openness and light of the plan.

The location is one of the apartment’s greatest strengths. Bloomsbury’s cultural institutions, including the British Museum, the British Library and Sir John Soane’s Museum, are all close by, while Lamb’s Conduit Street, Exmouth Market, Covent Garden and Soho place some of London’s best restaurants, bars and independent shops within easy reach. Green spaces such as Coram’s Fields and Lincoln’s Inn Fields are also nearby, and with King’s Cross St Pancras, Russell Square, Chancery Lane and Farringdon all within walking distance, the apartment is exceptionally well connected.

Key information
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease term: 189 years from 24 June 1979 (approximately 142 years remaining)
Council tax: Camden, Band D (£2,207.12 for 2026/27)
Service charge: £2,327.44 per annum
Sinking fund contribution: £1,221 per annum
Total annual charge: £3,548.44