House For Sale £3,650,000
This exceptional former perfume warehouse can be found on Doyce Street, overlooking Mint Street Park, and is a short walk from Borough Market, London Bridge and Tate Modern. Arranged over four expansive floors, with a private roof terrace garden, the house has been brilliantly repurposed and renovated by its current owners while retaining much of its Victorian charm. It extends to over 4,700 sq ft internally and is designated live/work with accommodation on the upper levels and substantial open studio spaces on the lower floors.
The Tour
The south-facing front façade is a handsome blend of painted render and balanced fenestration, with generous Crittall windows spread across each of the three above-ground storeys. On the left side of the frontage are a series of loading-bay windows which have been updated with Sapele hardwood. On the ground level are four floor-to-ceiling arches consisting of two central windows and two hardwood doorways on either side.
The primary entrance is on the left, stepping up to a hallway with storage for coats and shoes. The raised-ground level is arranged as a full floor of open-plan studio, interrupted only by support columns for the enormous ship beams that span the building’s width. Two towering south-facing windows bring light into the space; at the rear, there is an office space lit by a series of roof lights and a separate kitchenette. Windows throughout the house have been replaced with double-glazed Crittall, complementing the original timber flooring that has been retained on the three upper storeys.
An original steel staircase ascends from the hallway to the residential levels. The first floor is also predominantly open, with the kitchen, living room and dining area laid out as one space. Behind the kitchen, the room flows from a bedroom, separable by sliding pocket doors, to a shower room, utility room, and on the opposite side, a snug which is also used as an occasional bedroom.
The top floor is arranged as a sweeping main suite with a high, vaulted ceiling, exposed trusses, and Crittall doors that open onto a roof terrace. A mezzanine area provides storage and roof access through a large skylight. Beneath are a dressing area and an open bathroom finished in Tadelakt.
The lower-ground floor maintains the same impeccable aesthetic as the rest of the building, with good ceiling height and an open layout. It is currently used as a studio and workshop and is accessed from the ground level via staircases at the front and side of the house.
Outdoor Space
The house has a large private roof terrace which is accessed through Crittall doors from the main bedroom. Its perimeter is lined with lush, full planters and there is plenty of space for seating areas from which to enjoy panoramic views of the city.
The Area
Doyce Street is situated in the heart of Borough, where Charles Dickens lodged while his father was incarcerated at the nearby Marshalsea debtors’ prison. Many of the streets in the immediate area take their names from his novels’ characters; Copperfield, Quilp, Trundle and Weller, to name a few. Doyce Street itself is named after Daniel Doyce, the hardworking inventor in Little Dorrit.
The area has become synonymous with ever-growing international food culture and an array of excellent restaurants and pubs. The brilliant food and drink markets of Mercato Metropolitano and Flat Iron Square are both within minutes’ walk. Borough Market is a short walk to the north, and the bars, pubs and restaurants of Bermondsey Street are also nearby to the west. Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, White Cube gallery, and all that South Bank has to offer are all within easy reach.
The house is located just four minutes from Borough station (Northern Line) and is a short walk to London Bridge (Northern, Jubilee and National Rail) and Southwark (Jubilee Line) stations. The City can be reached by foot in under 20 minutes.
The Tour
The south-facing front façade is a handsome blend of painted render and balanced fenestration, with generous Crittall windows spread across each of the three above-ground storeys. On the left side of the frontage are a series of loading-bay windows which have been updated with Sapele hardwood. On the ground level are four floor-to-ceiling arches consisting of two central windows and two hardwood doorways on either side.
The primary entrance is on the left, stepping up to a hallway with storage for coats and shoes. The raised-ground level is arranged as a full floor of open-plan studio, interrupted only by support columns for the enormous ship beams that span the building’s width. Two towering south-facing windows bring light into the space; at the rear, there is an office space lit by a series of roof lights and a separate kitchenette. Windows throughout the house have been replaced with double-glazed Crittall, complementing the original timber flooring that has been retained on the three upper storeys.
An original steel staircase ascends from the hallway to the residential levels. The first floor is also predominantly open, with the kitchen, living room and dining area laid out as one space. Behind the kitchen, the room flows from a bedroom, separable by sliding pocket doors, to a shower room, utility room, and on the opposite side, a snug which is also used as an occasional bedroom.
The top floor is arranged as a sweeping main suite with a high, vaulted ceiling, exposed trusses, and Crittall doors that open onto a roof terrace. A mezzanine area provides storage and roof access through a large skylight. Beneath are a dressing area and an open bathroom finished in Tadelakt.
The lower-ground floor maintains the same impeccable aesthetic as the rest of the building, with good ceiling height and an open layout. It is currently used as a studio and workshop and is accessed from the ground level via staircases at the front and side of the house.
Outdoor Space
The house has a large private roof terrace which is accessed through Crittall doors from the main bedroom. Its perimeter is lined with lush, full planters and there is plenty of space for seating areas from which to enjoy panoramic views of the city.
The Area
Doyce Street is situated in the heart of Borough, where Charles Dickens lodged while his father was incarcerated at the nearby Marshalsea debtors’ prison. Many of the streets in the immediate area take their names from his novels’ characters; Copperfield, Quilp, Trundle and Weller, to name a few. Doyce Street itself is named after Daniel Doyce, the hardworking inventor in Little Dorrit.
The area has become synonymous with ever-growing international food culture and an array of excellent restaurants and pubs. The brilliant food and drink markets of Mercato Metropolitano and Flat Iron Square are both within minutes’ walk. Borough Market is a short walk to the north, and the bars, pubs and restaurants of Bermondsey Street are also nearby to the west. Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, White Cube gallery, and all that South Bank has to offer are all within easy reach.
The house is located just four minutes from Borough station (Northern Line) and is a short walk to London Bridge (Northern, Jubilee and National Rail) and Southwark (Jubilee Line) stations. The City can be reached by foot in under 20 minutes.
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