New River Head, EC1R SOLD

• 566 Sq ft - 53 Sq m
• One Bedroom
• Grade II Listed Building
• Porter

A wonderful second floor apartment with high ceilings and original wood parquet flooring in the reception room, located in one of the areas most impressive Grade II listed buildings. The New River Head was commissioned by the Metropolitan Water Board as its main headquarters with the current building designed in 1914 by the well-known Edwardian architect Austen Hall, completed in 1920 it is a classic example of English Baroque, displaying features worthy of Britain's finest stately homes. The accommodation comprises reception room, galley kitchen, double bedroom with large wardrobe and bathroom. Retained inside the building is the 17th Century Court Room now known as the Oak room which was rescued from the original building whose current residents enjoy the use of as well as well as the largest communal gardens in the area and a porter. Located on Rosebery Avenue, close to the junction of St John Street, it is conveniently located for Angel and Farringdon Underground Stations as well as moments away from Exmouth Market.