![]() ![]() This 4,068-square-foot penthouse apartment is entered on the seventh floor via a large entrance hall, which provides access to its four bedrooms. More: Converted Stables in Somerset, England, Asks £3.295 million The large upper level allows for an array of layouts and could be easily adapted for different lifestyles, said James Klonaris, head of appraisals at The Modern House estate agency.Īside from the space, the apartment has amazing levels of natural light, elegant materials throughout, and significant outdoor space for both entertainment and, when needed, privacy, he added. A black freestanding fireplace stands between the living and dining areas, while black timber partition walls form its kitchen and storage rooms. Splashes of terracotta, gold and teal, geometric rugs and a paper wall sculpture sit within a streamlined monochrome interior. More: A British Property Developer Gets The Royal Treatment Its black steel balustrades form sweeping curves, leading the eye upward, while its floating timber treads allow in the light from the upper floor.īoth sides of the open-plan upper level feature almost continuous walls of glass, which fills the home with light, enhancing its feeling of openness, while offering far-reaching views across the London skyline. Upon entrance to the home, known as the Waldo Works Penthouse, there is a sense of drama created by a freestanding sculptural staircase. Just don’t expect a hotel.This duplex penthouse apartment is set over the top two floors of the Grade II-listed Helios building at London’s Television Centre complex-former home of the BBC headquarters. Know what to expect, persevere if you can’t reach them, and you can rent a nice large modern apartment at a decent rate. Note that there is no where to wait other than to stand by the front door. When I left I saw a family unable to get in, and waiting for an agent, seeming very frustrated and put out as if they had been waiting a long while. I think they should have a key drop instead. At checkout you are required to leave the key in the apartment and no one actually checks you out, so there is also no way to confirm you’ve left the apartment in good order and that the company actually gets their key back. They give you only one key, which is inconvenient for more than one couple. ![]() There are other issues - we waited a half hour for someone to check us in even though I had texted several times earlier with the time of our arrival. This seemed unnecessarily challenging to me and I almost gave up on the process. I suggest you book directly with them, get the agents name and cell number and confirm and double check all your info before signing a lease and sending the payment. You need to pay for your rental in advance, and I received different info from different agents regarding price, security deposit, cleaning fees, etc. I personally found it challenging as they have more than one number and rarely answered the phone. Which leads us to some negatives, mainly communication issues with the rental management firm and their policies. The terrace was unfinished unsealed concrete which gave off a huge amount of dirt or dust, easily tracked into the apartment and making bare feet either in the terrace or indoors a bad choice. Same with the beach towels, which I found on a shelf in a closet in the study. There’s no way to know about the cushions unless you ask because the info is not provided otherwise. No chairs at the pool, only loungers for which you need to haul your own heavy cushions up from a storage closet a half flight below and return when you’re done, quite a chore and awkward. The pool is very clean and heated, and the jacuzzi was a bit too hot but fine. The views were great especially from the rooftop pool. Bathrooms are also very good with European style showers. The kitchen was especially nice with high end Bosch appliances and it was well stocked with good utensils, glass,dish and cookware. It even had a study which could serve as a third bedroom. The 2BR water view we stayed in apartment was new and comfortably furnished with modern functional furniture.
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