Positioned within a former Victorian warehouse is this excellent two-bedroom apartment, a short stroll from the independent shops, cafes and restaurants of Old Street. The interior spaces retain the aesthetic hallmarks of warehouse living with exposed brick walls, double-height ceilings and vast quadruple-pane sash windows. The apartment has been subject to an immaculate renovation, which has introduced resin floors and a contemporary kitchen with vibrant pops of colour to create a home that is at once welcoming and sophisticated.

The Tour

Situated on the second floor of Galaxy House, to which there is both lift and stair access, the apartment is characterised by a sense of volume and light. The main living spaces are entirely open-plan, with beautiful resin floors and walls of exposed brick. A central steel beam punctuates the space, and cast-iron radiators are positioned along the walls. Expansive windows welcome copious amounts of light in, illuminating the contemporary palette. An office space is neatly tucked behind the living room.

Bringing a dash of colour to the plan, the contemporary kitchen is characterised by vibrant orange and pale green cabinetry. This creates both a colourful and textural contrast with the neighbouring wall of exposed brick, emphasising the bright shades; every detail has been carefully considered, down to the orange grouting on the white-tiled splashback that works in harmony with the cabinetry above. Further storage is concealed in the birch ply cabinetry that surrounds the built-in fridge/freezer and oven, its characteristic grain creating a serene, peaceful atmosphere.

The main bedroom is a pared-back space, with exposed brick walls and a further wall of built-in wardrobes. The resin floors continue, creating a sense of flow between here and the main living spaces. In the second bedroom, invisible green walls by Edward Bulmer bookend the room on either side and two expansive sash windows allow light in.

Both bathrooms have been realised to the highest standard, one in a palette of muted pinks and the other working with natural, green shades. The former is home to a beautiful curved bath, which sits atop a terrazzo floor and is surrounded by soft pink wall tiles. The other holds a generous walk-in shower, with walls of richly grained green marble and adjacent geometric ceramic tiles.

The building has use of a bike rack.

The Area

Leonard Street is excellently located for the best of Shoreditch, Old Street, Hoxton and Clerkenwell, areas renowned for their exciting mix of restaurants, bars and galleries, including O-zone, Lyle’s, Rochelle Canteen, Shoreditch House, Bao, Hales Gallery and Victoria Miro Gallery.

Neighbourhood favourites, St. John and Luca, are also within walking distance, as is The Barbican Centre, with its world-class cultural programme of cinema, music, theatre, talks and exhibitions, which is a few minutes walk from the apartment.

The closest underground is Old Street (Northern Line), less than a five-minute walk away. Barbican and Farringdon (both Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan Lines) are also within walking distance. Farringdon will be connected to the Elizabeth Line/Crossrail when it’s completed in late May 2022.

Tenure: Leasehold 
Lease Length: approx. 100 years remaining
Service Charge: approx. £8,000 per annum
Ground Rent: approx. £250 per annum
Council Tax Band: G

Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. The Modern House has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.