Barbican, Ben Jonson House

This triplex penthouse has been refurbished throughout but retains the iconic mahogany staircase. The property has a modernised kitchen, fully fitted bathroom, and is currently set up with two bedrooms and two reception rooms. The top floor barrel vaulted room leads to a shared south facing terrace.

Ben Jonson House is the longest terrace on the estate, named after the actor and playwright Ben Jonson, who lived for some years in the parish of Cripplegate. It has an active house group and a friendly community of neighbours.

Residents benefit from the use of communal gardens including a Wildlife Garden, 24hr concierge, parking, secure bike cage, and stores available to rent from the Corporation of London. Weekday refuse collection from your door and background heating and window cleaning are included in the service charge.

The wonderful facilities of the Barbican Centre are just minutes away, the huge Conservatory, Art Galleries, Concert hall, Theatres, Cinemas and restaurants are all on the doorstep. The Guildhall School of Music and Drama also has more Theatres and a Concert hall. The popular Barbican Library and Music Library are in the complex too.

The lively Whitecross street market, with it's local shopping centre and popular Waitrose are accessed from the end of the block. Further afield the shopping centre at Old Street has several popular high street chains. There are more shops including a M&S clothing store at Moorgate and more again at Cheapside near St.Paul's.

Transport links are excellent, with Underground stations at nearby Barbican, Farringdon (Elizabeth, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines and National Rail, Thameslink), Moorgate, St Paul's, as well as Liverpool Street underground and National Rail Station.

Tenure: Leasehold Lease Years Remaining: 80
Service Charge: £8,560 (Yearly)
Annual Ground Rent: £10
Council Tax Band: G