Lateral Living: a light-filled apartment within a former Victorian warehouse in Clerkenwell, London

[Celerity]

“A perfect setting for entertaining, where banks of glazing cast generous levels of natural light over a large living space”

https://www.themodernhouse.com/sales-list/great-sutton-street/









This light-filled two-bedroom lateral apartment occupies the first floor of a former Victorian warehouse on Great Sutton Street in Clerkenwell. The owners have sensitively finished the interior to a very high standard; sleek surfaces and open-plan living spaces maximise the light that flows through extensive fenestration. Constructed in 1895, the impressive and striking façade of bare brickwork and tall windows is evocative of the period and the building’s former use. For more information, please see the History section below.









An original warehouse door with black wrought-iron furniture opens into an internal hall. The main living/dining/kitchen is an open-plan space, situated on the Great Sutton Street side of the plan; two banks of sash windows overlook the street and cast excellent levels of natural light over the space; a set of built-in window seats sits underneath three of the windows.









A bespoke kitchen by Leicht is at one end of the plan; here, black granite worktops and tall mirrored cabinetry contrast with the tall sash windows and oak flooring. The current owners have configured the space with a large dining table and chairs next to the kitchen with the living area at the centre of the plan; there is ample space for entertaining. The main bedroom is double-aspect with three wide windows, all fitted with wooden shutters; one has a southerly orientation meaning the room is light all day.









The second bedroom is currently configured as a home office, dressing room and occasional guest bedroom, with fitted wardrobes and built-in storage. A large, fold-down double bed can be pulled down from the cabinetry; the room provides ample space for a permanent king-sized bed if required. A large family-sized bathroom has a door to the master bedroom, as well as a door leading through to the internal hall. The exceptionally bright room has a generous walk-in shower and a dark granite floor. White cabinetry and white brick walls maximise the natural light welcomed in through frosted glazing.

[FreepFryer]

1. That doesn't look at all affordable (Nt)

[Ursus Rex]

2. That looks like MILLIONS of pounds.

Which it is - almost $2 million, to purchase and then keep up. It's stunning, and in a prime location near Central London. In a romantic comedy, it's where the nerdy research assistant/heroine and her quirky but earnest roommate (just the one) live, but along the same lines as living in one of the LA Case Study houses or a full brownstone in Greenwich Village.

[Boomerproud]

3. Gorgeous. Just found out how much. Not surprised.

Oh well...not even on my bucket list but I've always dreamt of living in London.