Summary - BRETON HOUSE FLAT 11 BARBICAN LONDON EC2Y 8DQ
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Characterful central Barbican studio — balcony, excellent transport links, investment potential..
East-facing balcony with full-height timber-framed glazing
Compact studio ideal for single occupant or buy-to-let investor
Original Barbican kitchen; bathroom remains original
Second-floor position; no garden or distant views
Owners extending lease; c.108 years remaining currently
Service charge £3,797 pa; ground rent £10 pa
Community heating scheme; double glazing but likely poor wall insulation
Close walk to Moorgate, Elizabeth Line and Barbican Arts Centre
Presented with original Barbican detailing and a narrow east-facing balcony, this studio in Breton House suits a single professional or investor seeking central City location. The main room receives good morning light through full-height timber-framed glazing and retains characterful mid-century features, including the original Barbican kitchen. Its compact layout is efficient for short-lets or single occupancy.
Practical ownership is straightforward: a lease of 125 years from 1981 (about 108 years remaining) is being extended by the owners, service charge is £3,797 pa and ground rent £10 pa. Heating is via the estate’s community scheme and glazing is double; note the building is a system-built mid‑century structure likely with limited wall insulation which can affect thermal comfort and running costs.
The location is the strongest asset — a short walk to Moorgate, Barbican Centre and the Elizabeth Line, with Waitrose, Marks & Spencer and multiple cultural attractions nearby. The property’s compact size, central address and Barbican provenance support steady rental demand and resale appeal to professionals and buy‑to‑let buyers.
Buyers should allow budget for modest updating: the bathroom remains original and many finishes are mid‑century rather than modern luxury. The studio has no garden or long-distance views, and living space is best for single occupancy or as an investment rather than a family home. Overall, this is a city-centre, characterful studio with clear transport and amenity advantages, offset by communal charges and limited internal space.
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