St John Street, London, EC1V

An outstanding Clerkenwell loft apartment "a brilliant celebration of space". Regarded by many as the most significant residential building in Clerkenwell, The Paramount was built in the mid 1930's by the builders John Laing, then occupied for manufacturing and warehousing by a variety of companies including the Scholl footwear company. In the mid 1990's it was converted into the most spectacular loft apartments by Warner Lofts, with designs by John Randle of circus architects; the faade was glamorized with white render paint and balconies. It remains one of the most iconic and desired building in Clerkenwell and exemplifies loft living at its finest. Located high up in the building with a triple aspect, the views are spectacular gazing across the eclectic roofs, gables and treetops of Clerkenwell towards the West End of London. Redesigned by William Tozer associates, the celebrated RIBA Architects, winner of numerous awards and accolades, they have created a bold and contemporary home, intelligently using the space and enhancing the audacious features of the apartment. The apartment has exceptional height with industrial concrete ceiling and pillars with fine, bespoke features throughout with floor to ceiling storage and wardrobes, porcelain tiled floors, underfloor heating, Lutron lighting in the living areas and floor to ceiling pocket doors. The accommodation comprises a principal bedroom with ensuite shower room as well as access onto a private balcony, second double bedroom, guest shower room and a glorious living space intelligently zoned into kitchen, dining, living and home office space and a further balcony to the front of the apartment. Of note is a secure underground parking space which is attached to the apartment. St John Street houses some of the most outstanding loft apartments found in Clerkenwell and this loft will not disappoint. Clerkenwell's industrial and commercial history is quite striking with its current prosperity indebted to its past, dating as far back to its monastic roots. In this respect Clerkenwell has been progressive, with brewers, waterworks, distilleries, ironmongers, gemmologists, watchmakers and print workers all having used these wonderful loft buildings as their workplace. All walks of life now call Clerkenwell home from the financial and legal sectors wanting to be within a short walk from their offices and of course the ever-growing creative sector, who have fallen in love with these voluminous spaces, in fact Clerkenwell is now home to more Architect practices per square mile than anywhere else globally! Crossrail so much discussed over the last 17 years has finally opened, Farringdon Station is now home to one of the largest terminuses in London and will be the only station in the Capital to give direct access to most of London's International Airports, with Heathrow a direct 50-minute journey away, whilst Canary Wharf in the East and Bond Street in London's West End both within 8 minutes. The London Museum's relocation to the Southern end of the abandoned Smithfield Market is underway, receiving £180m by the City and London Mayor and is planned to open in 2026 creating new gallery spaces as well as options for larger events and exhibitions. With an array of supermarkets (Waitrose practically on your doorstep) great shopping and tremendous diversity of acclaimed restaurants, bars, galleries and wine bars Clerkenwell remains one of London's best kept secrets. A truly special and unique loft apartment, we love it!