Property, Houses and Flats to Rent in Charterhouse Square, East Central London

Property to rent in Charterhouse Square EC1

A former Carthusian monastery until Henry VIII martyred the monks, Charterhouse Square has been home to many historical figures. It was bought by Thomas Sutton in the 16th century who created a chapel, an alms hospital for ex-servicemen, and a school for 40 boys. In 1872 the school moved to Godalming in Surrey and now Charterhouse is amongst the foremost independent schools in Britain. Charterhouse Square, which covers approximately one acre of land is in the London Borough of Islington, EC1, and is one of London’s finest architectural sites.

There are few houses or flats to rent in Charterhouse Square EC1 so it may be necessary to expand your search to Farringdon and Clerkenwell. Houses to rent in Clerkenwell offering four bedrooms are in the region of £3,000 per month. Flats to rent in Clerkenwell such as studio and one-bedroom flats are from £1,000 - £1,200 per month. Flats with three to four bedrooms can be rented for £1,400 - £1,600 per month.

Immediately east of Charterhouse Square is The Barbican which is in postcode EC2. Flats to rent in Barbican range from studio flats to grand penthouses. Studio flats are about £1,000 per month; one and two-bedroom flats in the region of £1,500+; and three bedroom flats over £2,000 to rent per month.

Amenities for property in Charterhouse Square EC1

Several restaurants are situated in Charterhouse Square, including Café de Marche, which prides itself on serving provincial French food. There is a primary school in an old public house and also a boutique hotel. For entertainment, the Barbican Arts Centre has two theatres, a concert hall, cinema, gallery, library and a number of restaurants and cafés. Charterhouse Square is close to Smithfield Market, St. Bart’s Hospital and to Clerkenwell, where you will find some of the trendiest bars, cafés, restaurants and clubs in London. For keeping fit, there are several gyms in the area, including a Holmes Place with a 160m running track, a heated swimming pool and a ladies’ gym.

Transport in Charterhouse Square EC1

The stations in Barbican and Farringdon are on the Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines of the London Underground, and Farringdon is also served by Thameslink.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to rent in Charterhouse Square, you may wish to consider neighbouring areas such as Farringdon, Barbican, Smithfield, Clerkenwell, and Finsbury.