3 bed Flat For Sale £650,000
SELLERS INSIGHT I've always lived in the Brentwood area and had no intention of moving house but, I had noticed the penthouse apartment at The Galleries had come on to the market so, on a whim, I decided to take a look. The apartment went beyond my expectations in terms of space and facilities (it had three underground parking spaces attached to it), and I realised it would give me the opportunity to lead a different, more hassle-free style of life. All the day to day maintenance of the property and the gardens are overseen by a management team, with the added bonus of an inhouse concierge team who act as keyholders, and receive deliveries and tradespeople whilst I'm at work.
The building itself is very grand, in the classical Victorian style, with the most beautiful communal gardens. I think we have at least five gardeners maintaining the grounds and it's wonderful to be able to sit outside in the evening with a glass of wine, without having to mow the lawn or prune the hedges! It's also a very secure environment, the entire complex is walled and gated, with electronic security gates, so it's incredibly safe for families with children.
What most struck me about the apartment was its sense of space and serene atmosphere. It has its own staircase which leads up to the front door with another staircase beyond leading into the apartment, so once inside, it's incredibly quiet and you really feel like you're above the rest of the world in your own private sanctuary. The main living area is vast and incredibly airy, with the ceilings rising to almost four metres at the apex. It's a great space for entertaining and I've hosted many large family Christmases here with ease. A small, but big attraction for me, was the amount of storage available. Being located in the eves, there's acres of storage space which is a rare commodity in most homes.
I think there are numerous things I'll miss when I leave, with location being the main one. It's such a great place to live because everything you could need is right on the doorstep; the station is only a ten-minute walk, and now the Elizabeth Line is running, I can be in central London within 45 minutes; the high street is fifteen minutes away with some great restaurants; we have some very good schools in the vicinity; and two enormous country parks are barely a mile away. The other highlight, which will be impossible to replicate, are the amazing views from the apartment. I have panoramic views of the entire London skyline, with the added bonus of being able to watch the fireworks on the Thames every New Year's Eve!
THE PROPERTY This immaculate penthouse apartment is situated in the much sought-after Galleries development, located within easy walking distance from Brentwood station and its bustling high street. Presented in a contemporary style whilst still retaining original features, such as exposed brickwork with beamed and vaulted ceilings throughout, the penthouse boasts fantastic panoramic views towards the London skyline.
Set in beautiful formal gardens, with all the amenities of Brentwood on its doorstep, this grand Grade II listed Victorian building was originally designed as a hospital in 1860, before its refurbishment in 2015 into luxury accommodation, complete with inhouse concierge team and three underground parking spaces allocated to the penthouse.
On entering the front door, a staircase leads up to a spacious entrance lobby and guest cloakroom, opening out into an exceptional open plan kitchen/living/dining room with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. The contemporary kitchen, with granite worksurfaces, is fully equipped with integrated appliances, including double oven and fridge freezer, with additional storage and appliance space available in the adjacent utility room.
An inner lobby leads from the main living area through to the study, ideal for those with flexible working arrangements, and on into a spacious, south facing bedroom with fitted wardrobes and ensuite WC. The master and second bedroom are located off the entrance lobby, both benefitting from a smart contemporary ensuite bathroom and shower room respectively. The master once again has a range of fitted wardrobes and quirky original beams emphasising the structure of the building.
The Galleries is a secure, gated community, with fabulous well-maintained communal gardens, underground parking and concierge desk. The penthouse is being offered for sale with no onward chain.
LOCATION Perfectly placed with open green spaces and woodland close by yet within easy reach to Brentwood's Train station with regular a service through to London Liverpool Street.The pending completion of the Crossrail Elizabeth Line will provide passengers with direct access across London to Heathrow Airport, whilst the M25, A12 and A127 road links are close by. The High Street is a short distance away with its fine selection of shops, bars and restaurants as well as within easy reach to the local highly reputable Schools.
The building itself is very grand, in the classical Victorian style, with the most beautiful communal gardens. I think we have at least five gardeners maintaining the grounds and it's wonderful to be able to sit outside in the evening with a glass of wine, without having to mow the lawn or prune the hedges! It's also a very secure environment, the entire complex is walled and gated, with electronic security gates, so it's incredibly safe for families with children.
What most struck me about the apartment was its sense of space and serene atmosphere. It has its own staircase which leads up to the front door with another staircase beyond leading into the apartment, so once inside, it's incredibly quiet and you really feel like you're above the rest of the world in your own private sanctuary. The main living area is vast and incredibly airy, with the ceilings rising to almost four metres at the apex. It's a great space for entertaining and I've hosted many large family Christmases here with ease. A small, but big attraction for me, was the amount of storage available. Being located in the eves, there's acres of storage space which is a rare commodity in most homes.
I think there are numerous things I'll miss when I leave, with location being the main one. It's such a great place to live because everything you could need is right on the doorstep; the station is only a ten-minute walk, and now the Elizabeth Line is running, I can be in central London within 45 minutes; the high street is fifteen minutes away with some great restaurants; we have some very good schools in the vicinity; and two enormous country parks are barely a mile away. The other highlight, which will be impossible to replicate, are the amazing views from the apartment. I have panoramic views of the entire London skyline, with the added bonus of being able to watch the fireworks on the Thames every New Year's Eve!
THE PROPERTY This immaculate penthouse apartment is situated in the much sought-after Galleries development, located within easy walking distance from Brentwood station and its bustling high street. Presented in a contemporary style whilst still retaining original features, such as exposed brickwork with beamed and vaulted ceilings throughout, the penthouse boasts fantastic panoramic views towards the London skyline.
Set in beautiful formal gardens, with all the amenities of Brentwood on its doorstep, this grand Grade II listed Victorian building was originally designed as a hospital in 1860, before its refurbishment in 2015 into luxury accommodation, complete with inhouse concierge team and three underground parking spaces allocated to the penthouse.
On entering the front door, a staircase leads up to a spacious entrance lobby and guest cloakroom, opening out into an exceptional open plan kitchen/living/dining room with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. The contemporary kitchen, with granite worksurfaces, is fully equipped with integrated appliances, including double oven and fridge freezer, with additional storage and appliance space available in the adjacent utility room.
An inner lobby leads from the main living area through to the study, ideal for those with flexible working arrangements, and on into a spacious, south facing bedroom with fitted wardrobes and ensuite WC. The master and second bedroom are located off the entrance lobby, both benefitting from a smart contemporary ensuite bathroom and shower room respectively. The master once again has a range of fitted wardrobes and quirky original beams emphasising the structure of the building.
The Galleries is a secure, gated community, with fabulous well-maintained communal gardens, underground parking and concierge desk. The penthouse is being offered for sale with no onward chain.
LOCATION Perfectly placed with open green spaces and woodland close by yet within easy reach to Brentwood's Train station with regular a service through to London Liverpool Street.The pending completion of the Crossrail Elizabeth Line will provide passengers with direct access across London to Heathrow Airport, whilst the M25, A12 and A127 road links are close by. The High Street is a short distance away with its fine selection of shops, bars and restaurants as well as within easy reach to the local highly reputable Schools.
