Studio flat · EC2Y 8DJ
To rentListed 112 days · slow let
Opportunity summary
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About
A beautifully presented and exceptionally spacious west-facing F2A studio apartment, located within the iconic Barbican Estate.
This highly sought-after layout offers generous open-plan living accommodation with full-height glazing opening onto a west-facing balcony/fire escape allowing the apartment to enjoy wonderful afternoon and evening sunlight.
A particular highlight of the apartment is its preserved original Barbican kitchen and bathroom, both sympathetically maintained and showcasing the estate's celebrated design.
These rare original features, combined with the apartment's generous proportions, create a home full of character and authenticity.
The versatile living space comfortably accommodates separate areas for relaxing, dining and sleeping, while excellent built-in storage enhances its practicality.
Residents enjoy access to the Barbican Estate's renowned landscaped gardens, tranquil lakes and walkways.
The Barbican Centre, with its internationally acclaimed arts, music, cinema and restaurants, is just moments away, while Barbican, Moorgate, Farringdon and St Paul's stations offer superb transport connections across London.
This is a rare opportunity to experience life on one of the world's finest examples architecture from an apartment that retains many of its original design features.
Value & comps
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Returns
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Deal
Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
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About 6, Barbican, London
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