1 bed Flat For Sale £875,000
Great Eastern Street, London EC2A
previous price £900,000

Rients Bruinsma has made a career of creating classic, yet contemporary spaces across the globe. This apartment, in the heart of Shoreditch, captures his signature style perfectly. Bruinsma has carved a beautiful home out of the second floor of a Victorian warehouse - retaining all of the stunning features of the original building and blending them with luxury modern touches like the heated polished concrete floor, walnut panelling, marble surfaces, steam shower and useful technology.

Now more than ever, a home needs to make you happy and provide serenity. Yet this desire for calm is balanced with an urge to be busy and to be amongst people and culture. This apartment embraces these moods perfectly by drawing you in and encouraging you to sit in front of the fire, whilst the busy Shoreditch neighbourhood calls for you to go out and play.

The apartment is divided into two wings, which are linked by a corridor that has been created by a walnut-clad central unit. One wing is for cooking, entertaining, working and living, the other wing is for sleeping and relaxing. The double-glazed sash windows throughout the apartment flood the interior with natural light and highlight the raw beauty of the exposed brick.

A study area and snug space has been cleverly conceived off the kitchen and dining space. From here you can sit at your desk and be inspired by the happenings on the street below.

On the other side of a pair of bespoke glazed doors there is a intimate living space centred around a wood-burning stove. Close the automated blinds and you feel far from the madding crowd. A large bed lies at the other end of this space surrounded by walnut-clad built-in wardrobes.

A stunning bathroom sits between the two wings and it stylishly completes the interior. Lined with marble and boasting a vast steam shower, this is a sanctuary within a sanctuary.