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For saleListed 397 days
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This elegantly appointed Manhattan loft-style apartment occupies the entire fourth floor of a historic Lutyens-designed Italianate building on Kingsway, moments from Covent Garden.
Extending to approximately 1,498 sq. Ft., the property is accessed via a fast communal lift and benefits from a secure video intercom entry system.
Residents also enjoy modern comforts including underfloor and hydronic heating, zoned air conditioning, broadband and cable connectivity, as well as access to a shared rooftop terrace with panoramic views over central London, used by only three other apartments.
In addition, the property includes a basement storage unit, a dedicated locker in the reception hall, and the convenience of 24-hour concierge services together with the facilities of the adjoining Club Quarters Hotel, which offers a fitness suite and meeting rooms.
The apartment itself has been designed with meticulous attention to detail, blending contemporary luxury with classic proportions.
A high-ceiling hallway leads to two well-proportioned bedrooms and a second shower room.
The principal suite features a walk-through dressing room and a luxurious en-suite bathroom, while the second bedroom is generously sized to accommodate a king-size bed.
The open-plan living and dining room is a superb entertaining space, finished with oak timber flooring and a modern gas fireplace, and filled with natural light from large windows.
The adjoining kitchen is arranged with a breakfast bar and dining area, and comes fully equipped with premium appliances including an induction cooktop, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, washer and dryer.The location is equally impressive.
The building adjoins Lincoln’s Inn Fields, one of London’s largest public squares, dating back to the 1630s, where tennis courts, monuments, and peaceful green surroundings provide a welcome escape.
Covent Garden, with its world-class theatre, opera, dining, and shopping, lies just moments away, while London’s legal precinct, the London School of Economics, and King’s College London are all within easy walking distance.
Scenic riverside walks along the Thames are nearby, and excellent transport connections include Holborn and Chancery Lane Underground stations, with Waterloo mainline station a short journey away.This rare and beautifully finished apartment combines the charm of a period landmark with the convenience of modern living in one of London’s most vibrant cultural and academic quarters Two Bedroom Two Bathroom 24-Hour Concierge Club Quarters Hotel Facilities Private Roof Top High - Ceiling Height Hallway Approx.
1,500 Sq.Ft Approx. 112 Year Lease
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