Flat for sale in Defoe House, Barbican EC2Y

Flooded with natural south facing light this rarely available one bedroom apartment known as a type 57 on the fifth floor has gorgeous views overlooking the beautifully tended 2 acres of residents gardens below. Extended Lease of 173 years. The reception room has a double sliding door/window the full width of the flat leading to a south facing balcony/fire escape. The larger than double bedroom is quietly located at the rear of the flat overlooking the podium level. Mostly original Brooke Marine Kitchen. Original bathroom. Separate W/C. Underfloor heating throughout included in the service charge. Lift. Parking available by separate negotiation. Built in 1971, the Barbican Estate is the finest achievement of the architects Chamberlin, Powell & Bon. The architects drew inspiration from Le Corbusier, famous for being one of the pioneers of what now is called Modern architecture. 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.