Description
Willoughby House, Barbican, EC2Y
Apartment Sold -
Enjoy the beauty of the historic listed Barbican Estate and soak up the culture of the City by making this large duplex property your home. The completely original interior complements the authenticity of the iconic design of the Barbican.
Community is crucial to the Barbican Estate and this apartment gives you residents-only access to well-maintained communal gardens, perfect to while away an afternoon relaxing with a slice of nature in the heart of the capital.
This property’s west-facing balcony gives you the perfect platform to enjoy sunny summer evenings and alfresco dinning, or to gaze out onto the beautiful vista of the London skyline.
Experience the unique sense of security and community that are intrinsic to one of the capital’s most sought-after localities, enhanced by the unique blend of art, music and cinema afforded by being on the doorstep of the Barbican Centre.
The Area
Simplicity and style are the calling cards of this building completed in 1971 which forms parts of the world-famous Brutalist concrete Barbican Estate.
As well as being a stone’s throw from the Barbican Centre which plays host to some of the world’s leading theatre, music and dance productions, the area around the Barbican Estate is home to an array of high-end restaurants and bars.
Whitecross Street Market is a five-minute walk away, boasting a delightful array of food stalls every weekday lunchtime. From vibrant Vietnamese vegetarian dishes, to tantalising Turkish cuisine, this market caters for all culinary tastes.
The area has a rich heritage of Italian cuisine, which is reflected by the range of authentic Italian restaurants nearby, whilst the historic Smithfield Meat Market and its attendant pubs and eateries are just a short stroll from this flat.
Moorgate Tube Station is a few minutes’ walk away and provides Northern Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line and Circle Tube services to take you to most major London destinations including Kings Cross, Victoria, Monument, Paddington and Baker Street.
Newly completed Crossrail is provided by both nearby Farringdon and Liverpool Street stations, giving you fast, reliable, comfortable transport westbound to the boutiques of Bond Street, the shops of Tottenham Court Road, and to Heathrow Airport, and excellent eastbound access to Canary Wharf and the Docklands.
Liverpool Street Train station is within a ten- to fifteen-minute walk and provides quick, reliable London Overground and National Rail train links to all of East Anglia including the greenery of both Essex and Hertfordshire, perfect for a weekend away in the countryside.
Vendors comments
The Barbican is a really special place to live in. In addition to its location and amenities, the communal garden areas and sense of community among the residents makes living here easy and comfortable. It is so much more peaceful and quieter than we had imagined – and a great place to start a family! On a summer’s evening drinking and eating on the west facing balcony feels positively Mediterranean and is a great way to end the work day.
Property Features
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