2 bed flat for sale

Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R

An exquisite Clerkenwell penthouse apartment moments from Exmouth Market, featuring a private terrace, far-reaching views of the London skyline and meticulously considered interior design.

Entry to the building is via a discreet lobby, from which a bespoke Marco Brambilla lift installation, Materialization / De-Materialization, carries you to the third floor. The work subtly references the building’s cinematic past, forming a poetic link between its former life and its present incarnation.

Marco Brambilla is a leading figure in contemporary video art, internationally recognised for his pioneering use of digital imaging and immersive moving-image installations. His work is held in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Borusan Contemporary in Istanbul and the Metronóm Foundation for Contemporary Arts in Barcelona. This artistic collaboration feels entirely at home in Clerkenwell, London’s undisputed centre of design and avant-garde thinking.

Arranged over two floors, the apartment has been finished to an impeccable standard, with exceptional attention paid to design, fittings, finishes and storage throughout. The spacious entrance hall offers a large storage cupboard and guest cloakroom. Beyond, the principal living space immediately impresses with its part double-height volume and a dramatic wall of southerly facing windows framing expansive skyline views. The room is thoughtfully arranged to accommodate a study area, relaxed living space, a dining space and a discreet recessed kitchen, complemented by a substantial utility and storage room.

The upper floor comprises a generous principal bedroom with extensive built-in storage and an en-suite shower room, along with a second double bedroom featuring fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom. The bright landing leads directly onto a spectacular private roof terrace, offering some of the finest views of any apartment in Clerkenwell.

Located within an elegant Victorian building designed in 1896 by F. J. Chambers, the property is rich in history. Originally constructed as a factory, the building later became the Avenue Picture Palace, a cultural cornerstone of Clerkenwell’s Little Italy. The cinema hosted Italian-language screenings, Saturday matinees for children and religious concerts on Sundays, playing a vital role in the cultural life of the neighbourhood.

Situated within the Rosebery Avenue Conservation Area, the apartment is moments from Exmouth Market, renowned for its vibrant selection of restaurants including Moro, Morito, Macellaio and Santoré, as well as the open green spaces of Spa Fields. Nearby cultural landmarks include Sadler’s Wells Theatre, one of the world’s leading performing arts venues, and New River Head - a site of significant historic importance developed in the early 17th century to supply London with fresh drinking water.

The location offers excellent connectivity to Gray’s Inn, Lincoln’s Inn, the City of London and the thriving technology hub around Old Street’s Silicon Roundabout, now home to companies such as LinkedIn, TikTok, cnn and hbo. The Barbican Centre, Europe’s largest performing arts venue and a member of the Global Cultural Districts Network, lies to the south of St John Street.

Transport links are outstanding, with Angel and Farringdon stations within easy walking distance. Farringdon provides access to the Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines, National Rail and the Elizabeth Line, offering north-south and east-west connections across London, swift access to Canary Wharf, the West End and King’s Cross St Pancras with its Eurosar terminal.

A rare opportunity to own not only a piece of Clerkenwell’s rich history, but one of its most beautiful and distinctive penthouses.