2 Bed Flat, London, EC2Y 8DN £850,000

DEFOE HOUSE Barbican, London, Greater London, EC2Y 8DN - 8 months ago
Leasehold
B2SA
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Property History

Price changed to £850,000

December 25, 2025

Price changed to £899,950

August 11, 2025

Price changed to £925,000

June 20, 2025

Listed for £975,000

May 15, 2025

Sold for £110,000

1996

Floor Plans

Description

  • Two Bedroom Flat +
  • Type 21 +
  • Original Features +
  • South Facing Reception Room +
  • Extended Lease +
  • No Onward Chain +

This two bedroom apartment, Type 21, is situated in a quiet location on the third floor with a bright south facing reception room, full width, full height windows looking towards the residents gardens.

The Brooke Marine kitchen has stainless steel worktops with inset four ring hob with a fitted oven, a separate wc and bathroom and two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes at the rear of the property overlooking the podium.

Residents can rent parking spaces and storage cages below the building by separate negotiation with the Corporation of London.

Service charges include "background" underfloor heating, maintenance of the gardens and grounds, 24 hour porterage in the car parks, collection of refuse from your door and buildings insurance.

Defoe House, named after Daniel Defoe author of Robinson Crusoe and buried in nearby Bunhill Fields, is considered one of the premier blocks within the estate.

Local amenities include a large Waitrose on Whitecross Street and a Marks and Spencer food and clothing store in Moorgate. One New Change shopping centre on Cheapside is open seven days a week with a good range of shops and restaurants. Within a short walk of the new Elizabeth line, and street free access to the Barbican Arts Centre.

Transport links to all London airports via the Elizabeth Line which is 75 yards away at Farringdon, and the Barbican tube station (Hammersmith & City, Circle and Metropolitan lines) is less than 50 yards away along with stops for several bus routes.

Tenure: Leasehold Lease Years Remaining: 170
Service Charge: £6,361 (Yearly)
Council Tax Band: E

Information contained within this listing is for guidance only and should be checked and confirmed (prior to proceeding).

Agent Details

Frank Harris & Co., City, Barbican & Clerkenwell

020 7600 7000

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