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On the top floor of the Alaska Buildings, a former industrial warehouse in Bermondsey, south-east London, you’ll find this lofty two-bedroom apartment that has been impeccably reimagined but retains its sense of history. Set behind secure gates the Alaska Buildings make an arresting first impression as they are two former factories—one built in 1869, the other in 1932—that closed in the 1960s and then converted into apartments in the 1990s. Entry is to the main lobby, with 24-hour concierge service and a large stone bar area for residents to gather for the annual summer, Halloween, and Christmas parties organized by management, Opposite the concierge desk is the post and parcel room, as well as a storage room for tenants. This apartment is on the top floor, accessible via staircase. The apartment’s front door opens to a central hall. To the left is an impressive, open-plan reception room with kitchen, dining and sitting area. A soaring vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers lends an ecclesiastical quality, while steel framing reflects the building’s industrial origin. Two arched, south-easterly warehouse windows draw in abundant natural light and are complemented by additional skylights. The kitchen runs along one side of the space, with black metal doors and reeded glass that echo the industrial theme and contrast well with the white countertops. A large central island provides space for casual dining though there is space for a proper dining area. Stairs ascend to a mezzanine where a custom-made bookcase conceals a large storage area accessed via a secret door. At the back of the apartment is the generous principal bedroom with an adjacent dressing area fitted with built-in cabinetry and a refined en suite bathroom finished with mosaic tiles and brass fittings with bathtub and shower. A second double bedroom lies just off the front door and has a concealed desk nook and a shared bathroom with walk-in shower. The apartment includes a secure and allocated underground parking space and is available for £1,000,000 AKA $1.35 M USD.                |
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I sure hope that an illusion that the ceilings aren't insulated. Brrrr. But I love the aesthetic. With my Muscular Dystrophy, I'd need an elevator.
ReplyDeleteI think a new insulated roof was put on so the old ceilings could be exposed.
DeleteAnd I want an elevator too!
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Had Me At London. Of course lots of us alone and other parts of them. Maybe I could just use it for a clubhouse on the weekends. I hope that way all those exposed support for those!
ReplyDeleteI like the style and it appears to be a nice size, not too big or small.
DeleteYou had me at warehouse. I love a repurposed building.
ReplyDeleteAccessing the third-floor apartment by staircase? I lived in an old apartment building in downtown Sacramento that had two floors and no elevators. I loved the stairway because it was open and designed to ease you to the second level. I didn't mind it, but going up another floor in this building would grow old after a while.
I could work with this. I love the space and could bring it to life. Nothing fussy—just a touch of color and personality. I would install braided wire or decorative cords along the wood ceiling to hang pictures without damaging the brick.
The kitchen size is perfect, but the millwork build-out looks cheap, like something from a do-it-yourself furniture store. Some places call it flat-pack furniture.
The mezzanine is something I would need to think about. I'm not sure yet what I would do with that space. The bathrooms are nice.
Bermondsey is 3.6 miles from London, and the map says it takes 26 minutes. At the time of this response, it's 7:00 PM in London, and rush hour is just concluding.
All in all, I like it. I just hope there is good insulation in the roof.
I want an elevator.
DeleteI actually like the style of the kitchen.
The mezzanine makes a great office space for me.
I believe the roof was insulated on the exterior so that the old rafters and ceiling could be exposed in the flat.
I like this. Throw around a couple of area rugs and some screens and it could be quite cozy, though I am wondering hot those radiators get.
ReplyDeleteI think they'd keep the place toasty!
DeletePerfect location - my favorite area of London
ReplyDeleteI could easily live there!
DeleteThe kitchen and bathrooms look nice, but the rest a bit rough for my tastes. It will be hot as hades up there at the moment if there isn't a/c.
ReplyDeleteI like the original ceilings with the more modern fixtures.
DeleteAiry, spacious and spare. I wish I could learn the art of not cluttering . . .
ReplyDeleteI am good at not cluttering but not as good as that space!
DeleteI'd keep looking, the third floor without an elevator is a deal killer for me.
ReplyDeleteReposting this. I've always fancied living in a Loft, but never had the opportunity or the means. I love these clean lines.
ReplyDeleteI loft space that is actually a loft! A rare find. This used to be my fantasy living space. I’m not drawn to it in the same way anymore (no elevator?) but I still love it even with its uninspired kitchen build.
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