Summary - DEFOE HOUSE FLAT 149 BARBICAN LONDON EC2Y 8ND
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Skyline and garden views with clear renovation potential in an iconic London estate.
- Large sixth-floor one-bedroom with skyline and garden views
- Approximately 770 sq ft internal space
- Underfloor heating included within service charge
- Requires renovation; sold chain free
- Grade II listed status may restrict alterations and cause complications
- Service charge TBC; parking and storage arranged separately
- Council tax Band E £1,557 per year
- Local crime levels reported above average
This large sixth-floor one-bedroom apartment (Type 20) sits in Defoe House with views over the private residents’ garden, the City skyline and St Paul’s. The flat benefits from underfloor heating (included in service charge) and generous internal space across approximately 770 sq ft. It is sold chain free and with an extended lease.
The Barbican location places you seconds from the Arts Centre, lakeside terrace, shops and many restaurants; Barbican station (Elizabeth, Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City) is the nearest. Residents enjoy communal gardens, storage lockers and parking by separate arrangement, 24-hour porterage, cycle parking and access to the Estate’s cultural amenities.
The property requires refurbishment and will suit a buyer prepared to invest in updating interiors. The building’s Grade II listing protects its architecture but can make alterations more complex; service charge information is currently to be confirmed. Council tax is Band E (£1,557 p.a.).
Note practical considerations: crime levels in the area are reported above average, and some building controls apply due to listed status. For someone wanting a substantial one-bedroom in an iconic, well-served central location, this flat offers strong long-term appeal once modernised.
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