Fann Street, London, EC2Y

A stunning duplex penthouse with panoramic London views.

Description

This exceptional duplex penthouse occupies the top two floors of Blake Tower, the newest addition to the Barbican Estate. Designed in the late 1960s by Chamberlin, Powell and Bon, the Grade II listed tower was formerly the Barbican YMCA and transformed by Conran and Partners for Redrow Homes.

The redevelopment retains its sculptural concrete form and contemporary aesthetic. The apartment has excellent volume and light. The lower floor provides open-plan living and entertaining. Full-height glazing frames far-reaching London views, while the semi-open-plan kitchen features appliances and bespoke cabinetry. This level has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, one en suite, a shower room, utility space and storage. A sculptural staircase leads upstairs, where a double-height space creates scale.

The principal bedroom suite incorporates a generous sleeping area, walk-in dressing room, en suite bathroom and access to a private terrace. A further versatile space offers excellent flexibility and could be used as an additional bedroom or reception room, with a wet bar, home cinema set up and access to a second private terrace.

Residents benefit from a day porter, while parking may be available in the Barbican Estate.

The property has a valid EWS1 with a B1 rating, expiring November 2029. Agents Note: Marketing details comprise photographs, alongside virtually staged imagery.

Location

Positioned within the Barbican Estate, the property is close to the Barbican Centre (0.4 miles), a major cultural venue offering theatre, music, cinema, exhibitions and events. The Barbican is also home to the London Symphony Orchestra and Guildhall School of Music & Drama, while the Barbican Conservatory (0.3 miles) provides a landscaped setting with more than 1,500 species of plants and trees.

Whitecross Street Market (0.3 miles) offers a selection of independent food traders, while Smithfield Market (0.3 miles), St Paul’s Cathedral (0.5 miles), Guildhall Art Gallery (0.5 miles) and Postman’s Park (0.5 miles) are also nearby. The surrounding area provides a wide selection of restaurants, cafés and bars, with the historic Leadenhall Market (0.9 miles) and Spitalfields Market (0.9 miles) further east.

Transport links include Barbican Underground Station (0.1 miles), Farringdon Station (0.4 miles), Moorgate Station (0.4 miles), St Paul’s Underground Station (0.5 miles) and Liverpool Street Station (0.7 miles), providing access to the Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Circle, Northern, Central and Elizabeth lines, together with Thameslink and National Rail services.

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

Square Footage: 2,231 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 140 years remaining.