NORTH LONDON Development Guides Unique Property Specialists
Pioneers in loft-style living Twenty years ago Urban Spaces Non-executive Director, Harry Handlesman, helped trigger a design revolution that pioneered loft style development in London and across the UK. Warehouse conversions had been fully embraced across the pond in trendy downtown New York, but there was a very different cultural vibe in London at that time. Back in the 1990s the UK was very much still a country where people bought their home by the bedroom, rather than in terms of square foot. Despite this apparent lack of market Handlesman undertook his first project; a disused print factory in Clerkenwell. Fortunately the open-plan living spaces appealed to blossoming creatives and inspired Londoners to become hooked on loft style living and more recently on open-plan work spaces. Since then Urban Spaces has built a reputation as London s leading Unique Property Specialists. From converted school buildings in Battersea to wharf developments in Shoreditch we represent properties in over 38 converted buildings in London. Harry Handlesman Urban Spaces Non-executive Director Today Urban Spaces remain market leaders at the forefront of selling and letting the most stylish and original spaces in London s most fashionable postcodes. In fact, the UK s first ever warehouse conversion Summers Street Lofts is still on our books.
North London Development Guides Crystal Wharf Crystal Wharf is an impressive canal side development. PTE architects won an award for the design and development of this stunning building at the junction of the Regents Canal and City Road Basin. Each block has a distinctive character: a curved and sloping crystal overhangs the canal, a brick palazzo building looks over the adjacent park and a curved, rendered wing faces the street. The development is ideally located between Islington, Clerkenwell, Hoxton and Shoreditch. There is an extensive range of lively bars, restaurants, galleries and boutique shops close by, and the property is within walking distance of the City. Angel (Northern Line)
Hoffman Square Hoffman Square is a historic Grade II listed building. Formerly a Haberdashery building (1695) was converted to a primary school in 1875. The property is a stone s throw from Hoxton Square, which boasts excellent bars, restaurants and galleries. It is also within easy access of Shoreditch, Clerkenwell and Islington offering an abundance of cultural choice. Moorgate (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and Northern Lines)
Oppidan Apartments Oppidan Apartments is a former Victorian school which has been converted into prestigious loft-style apartments set within a secure gated development. It is ideally situated in the much sought after West Hampstead and is moments from a wide range of local shops, bars and restaurants. West Hampstead (Jubilee Line) West Hampstead (Thames Link, Overground and British Rail)
The Canal Building The Canal Building is a famous converted factory located on the north end of Shepherdess Walk alongside The Grand Union Canal. The conversion was completed in 2001 and the units were originally sold as spacious shell apartments. The development has secure entry gates with concierge, CCTV, passenger lifts, secure underground parking and security video entry system. The development is ideally located between Islington, Clerkenwell, Hoxton and Shoreditch. There is an extensive range of vibrant bars, restaurants, galleries and boutique shops close by and the building is within walking distance of the City. Angel (Northern Line)
The Factory The Factory situated in N1 is one of Manhattan Lofts original and best-known developments. The high quality units and stunning penthouses benefit from secure underground parking and a concierge. With huge roof terraces it is no wonder the development is one of the most sought after in London. The award winning development is ideally located between Islington, Clerkenwell, Hoxton and Shoreditch. There is an extensive range of lively bars, restaurants, galleries and boutique shops close by and walking distance to the City. Angel (Northern Line)
The Old Aeroworks The Old Aeroworks building was built in the 1920s for the Palmer Tyre Company. Redeveloped by renowned architects Munkenbeck & Marshall the building has been converted into fifteen spacious loft-style apartments fitted to a high specification sharing a ground floor communal entrance with passenger lift servicing each floor. The development is close to Little Venice, the canal, Regents Park, Church street market, Edgware road and Lords Cricket Ground so there is a wide choice of bars, restaurants and shops. Edgware Road (Circle, District and Bakerloo Lines) Marylebone (Bakerloo Line) Paddington (Bakerloo Line) Baker Street (Jubilee, Bakerloo, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines) Paddington (National Rail and Heathrow Express)
The Royle Building The Royle Building is one of the area s best known developments. This impressive five storey, redbrick building was converted from a print works in 1997. It boasts an entrance hall with the original terrazzo flooring, large terrazzo stairs and a passenger lift to all floors. It is also benefits from a porter, secure underground parking, spectacular views of the Grand Union Canal and has tree covered seating for the private use of residents. The development is ideally located between Islington, Clerkenwell, Hoxton and Shoreditch. There is an extensive range of vibrant bars, restaurants, galleries and boutique shops close by and walking distance to the City. Transport Links: Underground Links: Angel (Northern Line)
The Shepherdess Building The Shepherdess Building is a well known former warehouse building, converted into spacious loft apartments with secure underground parking, a courtyard and large roof terraces in the penthouses. The development is ideally located between Islington, Clerkenwell, Hoxton and Shoreditch. There is an extensive range of vibrant bars, restaurants, galleries and boutique shops close by and it is within walking distance of the City. Angel (Northern Line) For more information about buying or selling your home, contact one of our experienced negotiators at one of our offices below. URBAN SPACES t: 020 7251 4000 e: info@urbanspaces.co.uk CROUCH END t: 020 8348 7666 e: crouchend@greene.co.uk WEST HAMPSTEAD t: 020 7328 3232 e: westhampstead@greene.co.uk BELSIZE PARK t: 020 7483 2551 e: belsizepark@greene.co.uk KENSAL RISE t: 020 8964 9999 e: kensalrise@greene.co.uk NEW HOMES t: 020 7604 3200 e: newhomes@greene.co.uk CLERKENWELL t: 020 7251 8877 e: clerkenwell@greene.co.uk www.greene.co.uk MAIDA VALE t: 020 7286 8787 e: maidavale@greene.co.uk RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS & INVESTMENTS t: 020 7604 3200 e: investments@greene.co.uk