Lant Street, London, SE1

Architecture & Interior

Sat on the top (fourth) floor of Lant House, a handsome brick built mansion block, this reimagined flat accessed via lift or stairs, stands as testament on how to redefine what was originally a standard build social housing space, constructed somewhere in the 1930's.

Once over the threshold, the old interior layout has been completely dispensed with in favour of an "upside down" arrangement. This means two nicely proportioned bedrooms, both with east facing windows & full of design detail sit on the lower of the two levelled home.

Also on this floor, you'll find a family size bathroom. Concealed LED lighting contrasts nicely with the grey ceramic wall and under floor heated floor tiles. There's a practical and rather sizable utility room located on this level also.

Connecting the upper floor, a semi floating open tread staircase picks its way up to a vaulted, open plan reception room. It's a beautifully considered & furnished space. Apart from the pop of colour provided by a papered feature wall, the rest is neutrally toned and paired with warm engineered oak floor that instil a sense of calm.

An abundance of natural light penetrates the room courtesy of velux roof lights and huge floor to ceiling glazed doors which spill out onto a remarkably tranquil, covered balcony.

Outside

Modest it may be but the impact this covered slice of outdoor space has is huge. Slide those sizeable glass doors open and this balcony almost provides an additional living space, one that can be enjoyed pretty much year round. With no neighbouring properties either side, you'll enjoy the feeling of solitude this terrace provides and the fact it's covered provides protection from some of the harshest English weather. A discrete ceiling curtain track means adding a set of exterior blinds offers privacy and protection on sunnier days if required. The ever changing London skyline views are first class taking in some iconic globally recognised buildings.

In The neighbourhood

"There's not much to do in SE1" said no one. Ever.

Honestly, there's so much more than just the usual spots to enjoy and frequent. Obviously, Borough Market, South Bank, Tate Modern and the like are the first ports of call but venture off the beaten track and discover a wealth of London's hidden gems. The area around Flat Iron Square is a chilled spot for weekend breakfast coffee or stay on for a bit and enjoy street food at the corner of America and Union Street.

Circle round Bermondsey Street, especially in the vicinity of Tyers Gate, Lamb walk and Morocco Street for excellent independent coffee shops and bars.

Leading the charge for the cultural scene, The Globe and Royal Festival Hall leads a stellar list of London theatre and cinema which includes The National, Southwark Playhouse, The Old Vic and the BFI Imax at Waterloo.

Great Suffolk Street, only minutes on foot, provides a traditional high street hosting a multitude of independent traders.

Unsurprisingly, some of London's most historic pubs can be found in this historic quarter as well and are always worth a visit.

Ultimately, this is a fiercely independent & welcoming community with a rich and diverse history.

Transport & Connections

Borough tube is more or less on the doorstep, there's absolutely no excuse for not being able to get around town and beyond. London Bridge Station, just a 5 min walk away is unquestionably one of London's best transport hubs. South Eastern and Southern operate rail services in and out of the capital along with Thameslink services. Head to the underground for Northern and Jubilee lines.

Further along the Southbank, Waterloo and Waterloo East. Southwestern Rail operates from here and in addition to Northern and Jubilee line connections, you can join Waterloo City and Bakerloo lines.