2 bed Flat For Sale £1,200,000
This exceptional loft apartment, designed by the preeminent architect Piers Gough, sits on the second floor of Bankside lofts, one of the architect's most celebrated buildings. A hint of postmodern irony permeates the apartment, which has been designed with a palpable sense of volume and flow in its unusual use of space and materials. The building is within walking distance from some of London's most iconic landmarks, including the Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe and Borough Market, and all the South Bank has to offer.
The Architect
Piers Gough studied at the Architectural Association and co-founded czwg in 1975 with Nick Campbell, Rex Wilkinson and Roger Zogolovich; he is widely regarded as one of Britain's leading postmodernist architects. British Postmodernism has often allowed for eclectic decoration, but Gough’s unique style combines a sophisticated understanding of architectural tradition alongside formal control and wit. He was awarded a cbe in 1998, and from 2013 to 2017, he was a Professor of Architecture at the Royal Academy Schools.
The Building
Bankside Lofts was designed and completed between 1995-1998 by the award-winning architect Piers Gough in collaboration with the Manhattan Loft Corporation. Positioned on the site of a former Victorian cocoa warehouse, the building comprises a striking yellow ochre tower, predominantly glass-fronted, framing uninterrupted views towards the Tate Modern and South Bank. A spacious terrace lies on the first floor, filled with Japanese maple trees and with plenty of tables and chairs to enjoy the view. Unusually, each apartment within the building is designed to be completely unique. There is also a fully serviced lift on the ground floor.
The Tour
The communal areas at Bankside Lofts are spectacular: The reception is largely executed in futuristic stainless steel, and there is 24-hour porterage. The apartment can be accessed by lift or staircase.
The front door opens immediately onto an exceptionally bright open-plan living, kitchen and dining area, with vast double-height ceilings and tall built-in bookshelves. The eye is naturally drawn to the expansive Crittall windows, which form the focal point of this voluminous space. Triangular in shape, the apartment is characterised by its playful pastiche of interior styles, referencing the hallmarks of postmodern design, including split-level living areas and chunky zig-zag staircases. There is also a mezzanine level within this room leading to a sleeping area, but it could easily house a snug or small office. The plywood kitchen is fully integrated and cleverly demarcated from the rest of the living area by its enclosed 'wedge-shaped' design. Engineered ash floorboards flow throughout.
The main bedroom sits behind an open doorway: The shifts in ceiling heights here architecturally delineate the bedroom area from the dressing room and en suite shower room, positioned opposite. The second bedroom is divided from the rest of the plan via an ornate cut-out door in electric blue, further aiding the sense of light and flow. It opens onto a sitting area, where a bespoke plywood staircase leads to a mezzanine floor with a sleeping area. A smart bathroom sits behind this room, featuring a sheet of frosted glass with a galaxy print, also seen from the living space.
Outdoor Space
The apartment also has access to a spacious communal roof terrace, beautifully planted with an abundance of Japanese trees. Tables and chairs are dotted around the space, offering multiple vantage points to sit and enjoy the expansive views across the South Bank.
The Area
Bankside Lofts occupies a sought-after location on the South Bank next to the River Thames. Tate Modern, with its exceptional new wing, is directly opposite. Borough Market and the bars and restaurants of the South Bank, as well as the Hayward Gallery and the National Theatre, are all on the doorstep. There is a particularly good arts bookshop at the base of the building and various private art galleries nearby. A number of good food and coffee outlets have recently opened up in the Blue Fin Building, only a short walk away. The City can also be reached on foot via the Millennium Bridge.
The closest Underground stations are Blackfriars (District and Circle Line) and Southwark (Jubilee Line). London Bridge (Northern and Jubilee) and Waterloo (Jubilee, Northern and Bakerloo Lines), which also offer mainline rail services to the south of England, are within walking distance. Blackfriars Thameslink entrance is only a minute walk from the apartment and runs direct lines to Farringdon in approximately 5-10 minutes and Gatwick airport in 35 minutes.
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: Approx. 973 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £6,200 per annum (this covers cleaning services, a gym, the communal garden, a 24 porter, the bike store and a sinking fund)
Ground Rent: Approx. £200 per annum
Council Tax Band: G
The Architect
Piers Gough studied at the Architectural Association and co-founded czwg in 1975 with Nick Campbell, Rex Wilkinson and Roger Zogolovich; he is widely regarded as one of Britain's leading postmodernist architects. British Postmodernism has often allowed for eclectic decoration, but Gough’s unique style combines a sophisticated understanding of architectural tradition alongside formal control and wit. He was awarded a cbe in 1998, and from 2013 to 2017, he was a Professor of Architecture at the Royal Academy Schools.
The Building
Bankside Lofts was designed and completed between 1995-1998 by the award-winning architect Piers Gough in collaboration with the Manhattan Loft Corporation. Positioned on the site of a former Victorian cocoa warehouse, the building comprises a striking yellow ochre tower, predominantly glass-fronted, framing uninterrupted views towards the Tate Modern and South Bank. A spacious terrace lies on the first floor, filled with Japanese maple trees and with plenty of tables and chairs to enjoy the view. Unusually, each apartment within the building is designed to be completely unique. There is also a fully serviced lift on the ground floor.
The Tour
The communal areas at Bankside Lofts are spectacular: The reception is largely executed in futuristic stainless steel, and there is 24-hour porterage. The apartment can be accessed by lift or staircase.
The front door opens immediately onto an exceptionally bright open-plan living, kitchen and dining area, with vast double-height ceilings and tall built-in bookshelves. The eye is naturally drawn to the expansive Crittall windows, which form the focal point of this voluminous space. Triangular in shape, the apartment is characterised by its playful pastiche of interior styles, referencing the hallmarks of postmodern design, including split-level living areas and chunky zig-zag staircases. There is also a mezzanine level within this room leading to a sleeping area, but it could easily house a snug or small office. The plywood kitchen is fully integrated and cleverly demarcated from the rest of the living area by its enclosed 'wedge-shaped' design. Engineered ash floorboards flow throughout.
The main bedroom sits behind an open doorway: The shifts in ceiling heights here architecturally delineate the bedroom area from the dressing room and en suite shower room, positioned opposite. The second bedroom is divided from the rest of the plan via an ornate cut-out door in electric blue, further aiding the sense of light and flow. It opens onto a sitting area, where a bespoke plywood staircase leads to a mezzanine floor with a sleeping area. A smart bathroom sits behind this room, featuring a sheet of frosted glass with a galaxy print, also seen from the living space.
Outdoor Space
The apartment also has access to a spacious communal roof terrace, beautifully planted with an abundance of Japanese trees. Tables and chairs are dotted around the space, offering multiple vantage points to sit and enjoy the expansive views across the South Bank.
The Area
Bankside Lofts occupies a sought-after location on the South Bank next to the River Thames. Tate Modern, with its exceptional new wing, is directly opposite. Borough Market and the bars and restaurants of the South Bank, as well as the Hayward Gallery and the National Theatre, are all on the doorstep. There is a particularly good arts bookshop at the base of the building and various private art galleries nearby. A number of good food and coffee outlets have recently opened up in the Blue Fin Building, only a short walk away. The City can also be reached on foot via the Millennium Bridge.
The closest Underground stations are Blackfriars (District and Circle Line) and Southwark (Jubilee Line). London Bridge (Northern and Jubilee) and Waterloo (Jubilee, Northern and Bakerloo Lines), which also offer mainline rail services to the south of England, are within walking distance. Blackfriars Thameslink entrance is only a minute walk from the apartment and runs direct lines to Farringdon in approximately 5-10 minutes and Gatwick airport in 35 minutes.
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: Approx. 973 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £6,200 per annum (this covers cleaning services, a gym, the communal garden, a 24 porter, the bike store and a sinking fund)
Ground Rent: Approx. £200 per annum
Council Tax Band: G
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