This chocolate factory conversion is a real treat!
About the Apartment
This substantial one bedroom loft apartment is over 800 sq ft giving vast amounts of space to enjoy London loft living. Located on the second floor, the apartment comprises of a large open plan reception room including cast iron columns and a kitchen. There is a double bedroom with built in wardrobes and a ceiling fan and a family bathroom with ample storage throughout. The apartment benefits from large windows in the bedroom and living room that flood the property with natural light due to the east facing aspect. The exposed brickwork, steel window frames, cast iron columns and industrial style metal radiators retain the loft apartment living layout.
About the Building
The site was previously occupied by a chocolate manufacturer which is the reason behind the name. It was later used by the Metropolitan Police force before it became 20 live-work apartments and 14 residential apartments. ‘The Chocolate Studios’ was built in 2001 by Westcombe Homes which have been a leading residential developer for over 48 years.
The Local Area
Chocolate Studios is ideally located just off City Road on Shepherdess Place which is moments away from The Eagle Pub, which is mentioned in the children’s nursey rhyme ‘Pop Goes the Weasel’, and The Shepherdess Café which has appeared in several films and attracts many celebrities. Close by is ‘Sardine’, a restaurant renowned for it’s delicious yet simple seasonal dishes from the South of France. The Telegraph, The Guardian and the Evening Standard, to name but a few, have given it very favourable reviews. The apartment is also close to both Shoreditch and Upper Street which have a number of bars, shops and restaurants to explore.
Transport Links
In terms of transport, Chocolate Studios is within walking distance of Old Street Station, the Northern Line and Overground and Angel which also serves the Northern Line. There are multiple bus routes along City Road too.
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