Tucked-away, picturesque Charterhouse Square is a gem. Originally a medieval monastery, it was developed in the 17th Century as a residential quarter just outside the old city walls. Florin Court, an Art Deco mansion block (where the TV series, Poirot was filmed), overlooks a protected green space. Charterhouse Square, which covers approximately one acre of land, is in postcode EC1 in the London Borough of Islington. People who are searching for property in Charterhouse Square will find the majority of property for sale consists of flats in Art Deco mansion blocks a few Georgian properties and one or two new developments. There are plans for a new development of flats to be built on the north side of the square. If you are looking for a flat in Charterhouse Square, you should expect to pay £285k+ for a one bedroom apartment in an Art Deco building.
Amenities for properties in Charterhouse Square
There are several restaurants situated in Charterhouse Square, including a well known French restaurant, Café de Marche, which prides itself on serving traditional provincial French food. The latest addition to the selection of restaurants in the Square is Carluccio's Brasserie. There is a primary school in an old public house and a boutique hotel. People searching for property in EC1 will find there are good entertainment facilities, with the Barbican Arts Centre and Sadler's Wells Theatre located close by. For more dining, Clerkenwell and Farringdon both offer a superb range of restaurants and wine bars. The nearest shopping facilities can be found at the Barbican, where there is a Waitrose Food Hall. If you enjoy keeping fit you will find several health clubs and gyms in Clerkenwell and at the Barbican.
Transport for Charterhouse Square
Residents of Charterhouse Square enjoy good transport links; both the City and the West End can be reached from the underground station at the Barbican (Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City and Circle Lines).
Surrounding areas
House hunters looking for property for sale in Charterhouse Square may also be interested in Farringdon, Clerkenwell and the Barbican.
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