This three-storey, two-bedroom penthouse maisonette has the benefit of views over the Barbican lake, and a barrel vaulted bedroom at the rear of the property. This Type 104, one of two in Willoughby House, has retained many original features including the Brooke Marine kitchen, separate bathroom and separate wc.
The Barbican Estate is the finest achievement of the architects Chamberlain, Powell & Bon. Their vision has created a unique urban village community devoid of traffic with immediate amenities including the Barbican Arts Centre, a church, school, library and shops. The estate was Grade II-listed in 2001 in recognition of its extraordinary contribution to London's urban landscape.
Supermarkets include Waitrose on nearby on Whitecross Street, which is also home to the weekday Whitecross Street food market. Next door to the Barbican is West Smithfield an area that has seen a huge regeneration, incoming occupiers are small food outlets, coffee shops bars & restaurants providing a buzzing mixed use location. Comprising of many media, digital and creative industries.
Willoughby House is close to Moorgate tube station with access to the Northern Line and the Elizabeth line which runs to both Bond Street and Canary Wharf in under ten minutes as well as Heathrow in under 45 minutes.