Situated on the second floor, entry to the apartment is to an open hallway. This leads to the reception room with light, pine floorboards underfoot, adding a textural warmth. The room is bathed in natural light care of the two original sash windows overlooking quiet Burton Street. The current owners have employed a monochrome palette of shades by
Farrow and Ball, and reintroduced period-appropriate features, such as cast-iron fireplaces and cornicing.
A bespoke wooden kitchen by the
Shaker Kitchen Co. conceals a multitude of utilities, including a dishwasher, fridge-freezer, washer-dryer, oven and induction hob; it also houses a butler’s sink. Worktops are hardy Athenia white marble, leathered and imported from Greece, complemented by marble subway tiles on the splashback. Fixtures are also by
Perrin and Rowe.
The bedroom sits to the rear of the plan, where bespoke wardrobes add storage and expansive shelving has been set into the alcoves. The room has been finished in ‘Strong White’ by Farrow and Ball and has views across the Bloomsbury’s rooftops.
A bathroom finished in white glazed subway tiles, contrasting with a tiled grey floor. The shower, WC and vanity are all by Victoria Plumbing.
Out and About
Set in Bloomsbury, Burton Street is close to the colleges and institutes of the University of London. The British Library is nearby, as is the
Wellcome Collection, the
Charles Dickens Museum and the
Foundling Museum. The British Museum is a 15-minute walk past the Brunswick Centre, which has a Curzon cinema and a Waitrose supermarket.
Green space can be found at Tavistock Square and Gordon Square, as well as Russell Square, Gray’s Inn Gardens and Coram’s Fields. Nearby Lamb’s Conduit Street is home to an exciting community of independent shops spread along a pedestrianised street, including
AVYA London,
Alder and Green and
Mochee.
The street is also lined with excellent restaurants and bars;
Noble Rot keeps an award-winning wine list and a menu of fine ‘Franglais’ dishes, while
Ciao Bella has become something of an Italian institution. The restaurants and bars of Clerkenwell, Exmouth Market, Covent Garden, and Soho are all within walking distance.
The nearest station is Euston, a three-minute walk away. Kings Cross St Pancras is a 10-minute walk, with frequent trains running all over the country and Eurostar connections to the continent.
Tenure: Leasehold
Underlying Lease Length: approx. 91 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £750 per annnum.
Ground Rent: approx. £10 pa
Council Tax Band: C