Expansive Southbank loft with panoramic views and mezzanine entertaining space..
- Over 1,550 sq ft of duplex loft space with dramatic double-height ceilings
- Large windows on three sides; panoramic views toward Tate Modern and Thames
- Floating mezzanine with open kitchen/dining ideal for entertaining
- Very long lease (approx. 968 years) and underground parking included
- 24-hour security, residents’ gym and communal roof terrace
- Service charge high at £6,500 pa; ground rent £300 pa
- Area records very high crime levels — factor for buyers
- Solid brick walls likely uninsulated; potential impact on heating costs
Set within a converted Victorian warehouse on Bankside, this rare duplex loft offers more than 1,550 sq ft of dramatic, light-filled living. Double-height windows on three sides frame sweeping views over the Tate Modern, the Thames and the City, while a floating mezzanine creates a theatrical entertaining hub. The apartment’s layout — principal bedroom and main bathroom on the lower level, open kitchen/dining, second bedroom and shower room on the mezzanine — suits both relaxed family life and social entertaining.
Practical strengths include a very long lease (approx. 968 years), secure underground parking, 24-hour security, residents’ gym and a communal roof terrace. The building benefits from modern double glazing and mains gas central heating via boiler and radiators; EPC rating C. The position puts Southwark and Blackfriars stations within a short walk and excellent local amenities, galleries and riverside walks on the doorstep.
Known negatives are factual and important: the development’s service charge is above average (£6,500 pa), ground rent is £300 pa and council tax is described as quite expensive. The area records very high crime levels — a material consideration for buyers — and the building’s original solid brick walls are assumed uninsulated, which may affect running costs and comfort. Overall this is a distinctive, spacious loft for buyers prioritising space, views and centrality, but who accept higher ownership costs and inner-city security considerations.