Summary - Shakespeare Tower Fann Street, London, EC2Y EC2Y 8AF
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Distinctive listed residence with exceptional City links and communal facilities.
Dual-aspect open-plan reception with contemporary kitchen and good natural light
Principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes, dressing area and ensuite
Two bedrooms, family bathroom with walk-in shower; plus 2m² basement storage
Grade II listed — planning and alterations likely restricted
Lift access, concierge and access to Barbican sports centre and pool
Leasehold with 141 years remaining; service charge circa £5,000 pa
Council tax assessed as quite expensive; running costs above average
Inner-city location — excellent transport, nightlife and potential noise from area
Set on the seventh floor of the Grade II listed Blake (Shakespeare) Tower in the Barbican, this two-bedroom apartment offers a refined, dual-aspect open-plan living space with contemporary finishes throughout. The layout includes a principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes, dressing area and ensuite, a second bedroom suitable as a child’s room or home office, plus a family bathroom with walk-in shower. There is a 2m² basement storage room and lift access to the tower. Communal benefits include concierge service and access to the Barbican sports centre with pool and tennis courts.
Practical details: the property is leasehold with 141 years remaining and a notably high service charge of £5,000 pa; council tax is described as quite expensive. The building operates a community heating scheme and has double glazing fitted post-2002. Grade II listing secures the estate’s character but will limit alterations and may complicate permissions for refurbishments or structural changes.
Location is a major selling point for professionals and small families seeking City connectivity. The apartment sits in an inner-city, multicultural neighbourhood with excellent transport links (Barbican, Moorgate, St Paul’s, Mansion House, Farringdon nearby) and abundant local amenities, shops and restaurants. Broadband and mobile signal are excellent; flooding risk is low and area deprivation and crime levels are average.
This property suits buyers who value distinctive, listed architecture, strong central location and ready-to-live-in specification, but who accept higher running costs and potential restrictions on modifications. Investors should note the central location and access to amenities; family buyers will appreciate nearby highly rated schools and communal green spaces.
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