A truly rare opportunity to own an apartment featuring the preferred South West aspect, this bright and spacious residence offers up to three bedrooms - the Master having both built in and walk-in wardrobes and en-suite bathroom – with a very generous open plan kitchen/reception room (perfect for entertaining) leading onto a substantial West facing balcony. Adjoining the reception area is the dining room which was formerly used as a professionally converted office / home study; alternatively, it can easily be transformed into a third bedroom. The apartment includes secure off-street parking.
The Heron offers its residents the very best in high-end facilities including 24/7 Concierge service, valet parking, a members club featuring cinema room, café with hot and cold food, fully licensed wet bar, private boardroom / dining room, meeting room and business facilities, private gym and a large roof terrace adjoining the Club lounge facilities.
Moreover, The Heron is justly proud that as part of the original development agreed with The City of London, an extension to the world-famous Guildhall School of Music & Drama forms part of its lower floors. Amongst the many famous Alumni of the School are Damian Lewis, Dominic West, Daniel Craig, Michaela Coel, Orlando Bloom and Paapa Essiedu.
The Heron is located on Moor Lane at the eastern end of the Barbican Estate, moments from Moorgate Station (Northern, Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City lines and Great Northern trains) and when the Elizabeth line opens (estimated 2021) will act as Crossrail's Liverpool Street Station western entrance. Direct fast trains to Heathrow Airport and Canary Wharf will then be on the building’s doorstep.
Moments from The Heron is the main entrance to the world famous Barbican Arts Centre, and within walking distance are the vibrant and fashionable areas of Smithfield, Clerkenwell, Spitalfields and Shoreditch with their creative industries, galleries, boutiques, bars, restaurants and markets. It is perfectly located for anybody working in either the City or the West End and would make an ideal home, pied-a-terre, or rental investment.
Tenure: leasehold (178 years remaining)
Service charge: £13,850 PA approx.
Ground rent: £450 PA
Council tax - City of London, Band G, £1,679 PA
EPC rating D