This creatively executed two-bedroom apartment on Bowling Green Lane in Clerkenwell is positioned on the first floor of a former warehouse, close to the cafés and restaurants of Exmouth Market, Farringdon and central London. Typical of the local warehouse vernacular, the home retains a number of its original features including a bank of original Crittall windows that draw light deep into the bedrooms and the generous open-plan living spaces.

The Tour

The apartment’s entrance is on the first floor, reached via communal stairs or lift. Entry is to a hallway laid with oak flooring; this guides towards the living area, where wide Crittall windows along one wall fill the tall space with light. Twin desks sit beneath the glazing, making for a particularly atmospheric work-from-home set-up. Pops of colour throughout the living area hint at the current owner’s background in graphic design.

The kitchen is carved out at the rear of the room and is formed of stainless steel cabinets with wooden countertops. Colour has been playfully used here too in the high-level vibrant cabinetry and pale blue glass splash back. There is space for a dining table next to the kitchen, although the room’s versatility lends itself to various configurations.

The wonderfully bright bedrooms also have broad Crittall windows. Sleek built-in storage has been fitted in both and a neutral palette of white, grey and cream has been used. Off the hallway, the bathroom has a walk-in shower, pale grey tiles and smart fittings.

The Area

Bowling Green Lane is situated in the heart of Clerkenwell, which was recently named the London winner of The Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2024. Exmouth market is a five-minute walk away with a host of excellent restaurants to explore including the much-loved Moro and the original outpost of Caravan. Heading towards King’s Cross and there’s The Quality Chop House and the brilliant The Eagle, which was the first gastro pub in London.

Leather Lane beckons in the other direction. It has an excellent mid-week street food market, where great coffee options include Profrock and Attendant Coffee Roasters. Laidback Lamb’s Conduit Street, with its independent restaurants and boutiques, is less than a 10-minute walk away; favourites here include the culinary institution Ciao Bella and the celebrated wine bar Noble Rot.

We’ve written about our Clerkenwell recommendations in greater depth.

There are plenty of green spaces in the area include Spa Fields which is a five-minute walk away and Coram’s Field Pitches which are slightly further afield. The Brunswick Centre, a Grade II-listed masterpiece is a five-minute cycle away and is home to a large Waitrose supermarket and Curzon cinema. The world-famous theatres of Soho and Covent Garden are also within walking distance, as are Sadlers Wells Theatre and the Barbican‘s arts centre.

Owing to the building’s central location, transport links are excellent. The nearest Underground and rail station is Farringdon, which is an eight-minute walk away and is served by Circle, Hammersmith and City, and Metropolitan lines. The station also runs services to Luton Airport or Brighton and the Elizabeth Line.

Tenure: Share of Freehold
Lease Length: Approx. 974 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx £4,200 per annum
Council Tax Band: E

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.