London, WC1X 0ET

A gracious split level conversion apartment, located in a Grade II listed house believed to date to the early to mid-1800’s. Set within one of Wilmington Square’s handsome Grade II listed terraces, this exceptional apartment offers a rare combination of period elegance, generous proportions and something increasingly difficult to find in central London: a private garden of its own. It is one of the most desirable garden Squares located between Clerkenwell, Kings Cross and Islington. It was developed in the early 19th century as part of the Northampton family’s Spa Fields Estate on land that had previously been open fields. Development of the square began around 1817 under builder John Wilson, with the elegant terraces constructed largely between 1819 and 1831. It was designed as a formal residential garden square, reflecting the Regency character of the period. Its central gardens were later transferred to the local vestry and remain an important feature today. Many of the original terraces survive, giving Wilmington Square its distinctive historic character and making it one of the area’s notable early 19th-century developments. The apartment feels both grand and intimate with two reception rooms, (one which overlooks the square) connected via folding doors and a separate kitchen which leads onto a delightful garden. The lower level offers flexible and versatile accommodation with two/three bedrooms of which two are currently connected. It offers a multitude of options to either create three separate bedrooms or it could make an ideal home office or for a young family a great playroom. There is also a bathroom, shower room and utility cupboard. Wilmington Square sits moments from Spa Fields and the effortlessly vibrant Exmouth Market, where acclaimed restaurants, independent shops and lively bars create one of Clerkenwell’s most desirable and cosmopolitan neighbourhood scenes. Sadler’s Wells, one of the world’s leading dance venues, is close by, while the historic New River Head adds another layer of fascination to this remarkable corner of London. Transport links are superb with Angel Underground (Northern line) and Farringdon Station (Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines as well as mainline and Crossrail) a short walk away. There are also numerous bus routes which take you directly towards London’s West End. This is an apartment with presence, history and an unmistakable sense of allure, it is a truly special and unique home.