Penthouse. Historic building in Islington close to transport, universities

Description

This 2/3 bedroom split level apartment offers generous living space in a highly sought after location. The historic New River Head Building was home to Thames Water. An extensive communal garden has been constructed over the original 16th century water storage diverted from Essex via the New River and then piped to the city. The property comprises entrance hall (26'X11''), large reception/dining room (29'X23'), kitchen (17'X7'6'), master bedroom (21'X 14'), ensuite bathroom (7'X6'6"), second bedroom (18'X9'6") and an equal size second bathroom. On the fifth floor there is a mezanine third bedroom/office space (15'X11') and a large private roof terrace (23') with extensive views stretching to the London Eye and Westminster. The property is furnished and has good storage. The New River Head Building has a spectacular ballroom size lobby and is staffed by helpful doormen. There is a gym and a private St James period dining room. Residents have full access to the garden, which has BBQs and is child friendly. Laundry and dry cleaning sewrvices are available through the doormen. Located on the edge of Bloomsbury, Clerkenwell and Islington, major London universities are within easy reach. There are frequent buses at the front door . The 341 goes directly to Waterloo via Aldwych (LSE, King's College London). The 38 goes to Victoria Station passing the British Museum and Bloomsbury university sites, the West End and Picadilly. The 19 takes a similar route, finishing in Knightsbridge. The closest Tube is Angel, a five minute walk. Farringdon Station is 20 minutes and has access to Overground (Gatwick) as well as the new Elizabeth Line direct to Heathrow. Kings Cross St Pancras has Underground, Overground and EuroStar and is also easily accessible. New River Head is next door to Sadler's Wells. City, University of London, is two minutes away as is Exmouth Market, renowned for its restaurants. There is lively night life in Upper Street in Islington near Angel Station, with a full range of supermarkets also nearby.