“The daring expression of the balconies is seen notably as a foretaste each of Goldfinger’s later works” – Historic England
Forming a part of an essential Grade II-listed constructing designed by Ernő Goldfinger, this splendidly proportioned three-bedroom condominium is positioned on Regent’s Park Street. The third-floor condominium has a south-facing balcony and entry to a fantastic communal backyard. The constructing is one in all Goldfinger’s first post-war works, constructed between 1954-56, and marks the primary stage of his development from the restrained fashionable classicism of his Willow Street terrace in the direction of the harder, uncovered grid, which was to go on to dominate his later iconic works.
The Constructing
As described within the Historic England itemizing, “The daring expression of the balconies, with their mannered, pre-cast panels, is seen notably as a foretaste each of Goldfinger’s later works and the overall growth of a harder architectural idiom in brick and concrete by youthful architects from 1958 onwards.”
The constructing is recessed from the highway behind an space of forecourt. The central door opens to a communal foyer paved with quarry tiles, past which is a cantilevered staircase with open treads and slender metal balustrades paying homage to these in Goldfinger’s now-demolished Participant Home in Surrey. Ten mailboxes lined in two rows characterize the ten flats organized over 4 flooring. For extra data, please see the Historical past part.
The Tour
Inside, the condominium runs entrance to again with home windows at every finish. The residing areas are on the entrance of the constructing, whereas the bedrooms kind a line alongside the backyard facet on the rear. The large entrance corridor bridges the 2 areas and tapers elegantly in the direction of the bedrooms. A sunny south-facing balcony is accessed by refurbished glazed doorways from the reception room.
The condominium has been expertly refurbished by the present long-term proprietor, who’s an architect. Nice effort has been made to put in applicable supplies whereas gaining a contemporary and complex really feel, notably the black and white resin flooring. The unique mahogany joinery, nonetheless current within the bed room wardrobes (included within the itemizing), has been preserved the place attainable and matched within the new kitchen. The dividing door between the reception room and eating space nonetheless pivots to separate the 2 areas or shut off the kitchen.
Within the basement of the constructing, there’s a communal room containing a shared studio area, laundry room, and particular person two-by-two metre storage rooms, one for every flat.
Out of doors Area
A big communal backyard is superbly planted and encircled by spectacular mature timber. It’s backed by neighbouring gardens that kind a splendidly peaceable enclave behind the buildings going through the encircling streets.
The Space
Positioned a brief stroll from Primrose Hill and the inexperienced expanse of Regent’s Park, the condominium is shut sufficient to London Zoo that it’s attainable to sometimes hear the roar of a lion. Camden is well-known for its wealth of eating places, pubs, bars and its world-famous market. It’s also properly positioned for the annual Frieze Masters and Frieze London artwork gala’s that happen in Regent’s Park. Camden City tube station is an eight-minute (0.4m) stroll away, and Camden Street Overground station is a 14-minute (0.7m) stroll.
Tenure: Leasehold with Share of Freehold
Lease Size: 99 years
Service Cost: approx. £1,500 every year
Council Tax Band: F
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