2 bed Flat For Sale £1,275,000
This spectacular two-bedroom penthouse apartment sits atop a building designed by renowned modernist architect Richard Seifert in 1976. The building gently steps back from Grafton Way, set behind a row of mature plane trees. Rising up over eight storeys, there is an almost breathtaking sense of scale to the building; this feeling of volume is even more apparent from the private roof terrace of this apartment, which has far-reaching views over the London skyline. The interiors have been completely redesigned by the current owner, who introduced a material palette entirely in keeping with the late modernist aesthetic of the building itself.
The Architect
On the metric of quantity alone, it has been argued that Richard Seifert’s buildings have influenced London’s skyline more than any architect since Christopher Wren. Understandably, many critics seem more willing to rely on his reputation as a wizard negotiator, a loophole exploiter, and a manipulator of town planners and the lcc alike.
Seifert’s style is said to have charted a trajectory from neo-classical orthodoxy to a form of expressionistic modernism, seen most clearly in buildings such as River Court and Centre Point. Favouring pre-cast concrete pieces that slot together like a jigsaw puzzle, much of Seifert’s later work explored versatile, readily available materials to create buildings that seem to be the physical embodiment of the modernist maxim that “form follows function”.
The Tour
Pevsner has described this building as “an austere granite and mosaic-faced complex, ” but on closer inspection, it exhibits some of the charm and wit inherent in much of Seifert’s work. Clad in Quebecoise granite from Rivière-à-Pierre, the façade glistens in the rain and sun, catching and drawing the eye up over its eight striking storeys. It adjoins the Maple Building at Tottenham Court Road where extensive glazing and expressive, angular balconies edge out over the street below.
The entrance lobby is on Grafton Way, with lift access to all floors. The apartment is positioned at the end of a private corridor, lined with angled floor-to-ceiling glazing along its south-facing aspect. The quality of natural light is superb, flowing across the interior spaces to create a bright, contemporary home. There is track lighting, plus built-in speakers throughout and air conditioning for the warmer months.
There is currently a lobby area set up to one side of the front door, in front of floor-to-ceiling angled glazing with custom-made electric blinds. Large-format porcelain tiles run across this area, leading into the kitchen opposite. This space is entirely new, with an integrated oven and induction hob by Neff, a wine fridge and a skylight overhead.
Beyond the kitchen, wide-format engineered oak floorboards extend underfoot, accentuating the flow of natural light and establishing a sense of the apartment’s open-plan configuration. A long reception room runs along the entire south-western aspect, with angled floor-to-ceiling glazing framing views out to the terrace and the city beyond. The living room forms the majority of this section of the plan, with a dining area positioned in front of some custom-made shelving; the current owner has set up a study area in a recess to one side of the dining area, in front of the windows.
A corridor with plenty of built-in storage, plus a utility cupboard with space for washing and drying machines, leads to the bedrooms. These are peaceful spaces, positioned towards the rear of the building facing onto an internal courtyard. The guest bedroom has built-in wardrobes and fitted shutters, while the slightly larger main bedroom has an adjoining dressing room with full-length bespoke wardrobes in oak, and an en suite bathroom with a marble-tiled shower and a skylight overhead. It also has fitted black-out blinds and pendant lighting.
Outdoor Space
Perhaps the most impressive space demised to the apartment is the expansive roof terrace, which has been transformed by the current owners. This has incredible views of the London skyline, taking in the BT Tower to the west and the spires of ucl’s Cruciform building to the east. Climbing jasmine has been trained between the building’s aluminium-framed windows along the façade, while planters have been installed along either end, creating a verdant oasis high above central London.
There is ample room for outside dining, sunbathing, evening drinks or an early morning coffee. This penthouse is the only apartment in the building with its own terrace, resulting in a wonderful outdoor area and what feels like a natural extension of the interior spaces.
The Area
Grafton Way runs laterally between the northern ends of Tottenham Court Road and Goodge Street. It is perfectly located for the best of Bloomsbury, Fitzrovia and central London. The immediate vicinity contains an high concentration of celebrated restaurants, shops and cafes; from the numerous cafes, bars and galleries of Charlotte Street, to the bookshops, cinemas and clothing shops that run through Bloomsbury towards Lambs Conduit Street. Of particular note are the much loved Curzon Bloomsbury (formerly the Renoir cinema), Noble Rot, Judd Books, The Standard Hotel at King’s Cross, Italian institution Ciao Bella, and the Wellcome Collection, all a few minutes’ walk from the apartment.
The expansive green spaces of Regent’s Park are a short walk to the north, encompassing playing fields, a boating lake, an open-air theatre, tennis courts, zsl London Zoo and numerous ornamental gardens. Slightly closer are several beautiful garden squares including Bloomsbury Square, Tavistock Square Gardens and Gordon Square.
There are fantastic transport links within a few minutes walk. The closest tube stations are Euston Square and Warren Street, for Underground services on the Northern, Victoria, Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines. Just beyond are Euston and King’s Cross stations, which both run National Rail services nationwide. St Pancras International is just over 15 minutes’ walk, for Eurostar services to Paris, as well as Thameslink services to the south coast and Gatwick Airport.
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: Approx. 143 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £750 per annum
The Architect
On the metric of quantity alone, it has been argued that Richard Seifert’s buildings have influenced London’s skyline more than any architect since Christopher Wren. Understandably, many critics seem more willing to rely on his reputation as a wizard negotiator, a loophole exploiter, and a manipulator of town planners and the lcc alike.
Seifert’s style is said to have charted a trajectory from neo-classical orthodoxy to a form of expressionistic modernism, seen most clearly in buildings such as River Court and Centre Point. Favouring pre-cast concrete pieces that slot together like a jigsaw puzzle, much of Seifert’s later work explored versatile, readily available materials to create buildings that seem to be the physical embodiment of the modernist maxim that “form follows function”.
The Tour
Pevsner has described this building as “an austere granite and mosaic-faced complex, ” but on closer inspection, it exhibits some of the charm and wit inherent in much of Seifert’s work. Clad in Quebecoise granite from Rivière-à-Pierre, the façade glistens in the rain and sun, catching and drawing the eye up over its eight striking storeys. It adjoins the Maple Building at Tottenham Court Road where extensive glazing and expressive, angular balconies edge out over the street below.
The entrance lobby is on Grafton Way, with lift access to all floors. The apartment is positioned at the end of a private corridor, lined with angled floor-to-ceiling glazing along its south-facing aspect. The quality of natural light is superb, flowing across the interior spaces to create a bright, contemporary home. There is track lighting, plus built-in speakers throughout and air conditioning for the warmer months.
There is currently a lobby area set up to one side of the front door, in front of floor-to-ceiling angled glazing with custom-made electric blinds. Large-format porcelain tiles run across this area, leading into the kitchen opposite. This space is entirely new, with an integrated oven and induction hob by Neff, a wine fridge and a skylight overhead.
Beyond the kitchen, wide-format engineered oak floorboards extend underfoot, accentuating the flow of natural light and establishing a sense of the apartment’s open-plan configuration. A long reception room runs along the entire south-western aspect, with angled floor-to-ceiling glazing framing views out to the terrace and the city beyond. The living room forms the majority of this section of the plan, with a dining area positioned in front of some custom-made shelving; the current owner has set up a study area in a recess to one side of the dining area, in front of the windows.
A corridor with plenty of built-in storage, plus a utility cupboard with space for washing and drying machines, leads to the bedrooms. These are peaceful spaces, positioned towards the rear of the building facing onto an internal courtyard. The guest bedroom has built-in wardrobes and fitted shutters, while the slightly larger main bedroom has an adjoining dressing room with full-length bespoke wardrobes in oak, and an en suite bathroom with a marble-tiled shower and a skylight overhead. It also has fitted black-out blinds and pendant lighting.
Outdoor Space
Perhaps the most impressive space demised to the apartment is the expansive roof terrace, which has been transformed by the current owners. This has incredible views of the London skyline, taking in the BT Tower to the west and the spires of ucl’s Cruciform building to the east. Climbing jasmine has been trained between the building’s aluminium-framed windows along the façade, while planters have been installed along either end, creating a verdant oasis high above central London.
There is ample room for outside dining, sunbathing, evening drinks or an early morning coffee. This penthouse is the only apartment in the building with its own terrace, resulting in a wonderful outdoor area and what feels like a natural extension of the interior spaces.
The Area
Grafton Way runs laterally between the northern ends of Tottenham Court Road and Goodge Street. It is perfectly located for the best of Bloomsbury, Fitzrovia and central London. The immediate vicinity contains an high concentration of celebrated restaurants, shops and cafes; from the numerous cafes, bars and galleries of Charlotte Street, to the bookshops, cinemas and clothing shops that run through Bloomsbury towards Lambs Conduit Street. Of particular note are the much loved Curzon Bloomsbury (formerly the Renoir cinema), Noble Rot, Judd Books, The Standard Hotel at King’s Cross, Italian institution Ciao Bella, and the Wellcome Collection, all a few minutes’ walk from the apartment.
The expansive green spaces of Regent’s Park are a short walk to the north, encompassing playing fields, a boating lake, an open-air theatre, tennis courts, zsl London Zoo and numerous ornamental gardens. Slightly closer are several beautiful garden squares including Bloomsbury Square, Tavistock Square Gardens and Gordon Square.
There are fantastic transport links within a few minutes walk. The closest tube stations are Euston Square and Warren Street, for Underground services on the Northern, Victoria, Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines. Just beyond are Euston and King’s Cross stations, which both run National Rail services nationwide. St Pancras International is just over 15 minutes’ walk, for Eurostar services to Paris, as well as Thameslink services to the south coast and Gatwick Airport.
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: Approx. 143 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £750 per annum
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