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Old Aeroworks PenthouseHatton Street, London NW8
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One of London’s most remarkable living spaces, thiscompletely individual penthouse apartment sits at the topof the Old Aeroworks, a former Art Deco aircraft factorythat was redesigned for residential occupancy by architectsMunkenbeck & Marshall. The apartment itself was designedby the world-renowned architect Sir Terry Farrell, for hisown use, the interiors of which take inspiration from theiconic fighter planes - most notably the Spitfire - that weremanufactured on the factory floors.
Measuring around 3,295 sqft internally, the apartment isprincipally arranged over one level with clever pockets ofliving space orientated around a striking central staircase,painted in a battleship grey, that climbs from the lower levelentrance.
The living space is loosely divided into three areas beneatha corrugated-steel roof punctured with large skylights.Along one flank there is a 42ft living room that can be
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shuttered off using concertina doors, and a separate kitchenfrom which stairs lead to an upper-level study and access tothe extraordinary roof terrace with impressive views ofLondon across the surrounding rooftops.
Opposite the main living areas, across the central landing, isa large bedroom suite with en-suite bathroom and shower,and a further area containing a dressing room and secondbathroom. Another staircase leads to the guest bedroom, aself-contained room fitted with an abundance of usefulstorage.
There is lift access to the third floor, opening to a shortshared corridor that leads to the apartment's entrance.
Built in 1920, The Old Aeroworks is one of the earliestall-concrete buildings in Britain. Originally owned by BovisHomes, the factory was established to take advantage ofthe timber that was brought up the Thames to the nearbyPaddington Basin, and manufacturing entire homes underone roof. The outbreak of WWII meant that manyindustrial buildings were repurposed to help with the wareffort.
“Hitler began bombing the London docks, where thePalmer Tyre Company aeroworks were located” says SirTerry Farrell. “The Government requisitioned this placeand moved the aeroworks here". It was occupied by ThePalmer Tyre Company, which produced wheels, tyres,brakes and gun turrets for Spitfire, Hurricane, Wellingtonand Lancaster fighter and bomber aircraft.
The property is located close to the shops, cafés andrestaurants of Edgware Road, Church Street Market and StJohn’s Wood High Street. Nearby Little Venice offersopportunities for walks along the canal, and green space isprovided by Regents Park. The Underground station ofEdgware Road is approximately ten minutes away on foot.Paddington National Rail station is also within easy reach,with direct services to Heathrow Airport, and there isquick road access to the West via the A40.
Tenure: LeaseholdLease Length: approx. 976 yearsService Charge: £12,500 per annum
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Third Floor Fourth Floor
Fifth Floor
Fifth Floor
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Dn
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Dn
Dn
Dn
Up
Void
Fifth Floor
2.70 x 1.66
8'10 x 5'5
Bedroom
5.02 x 3.90
16'6 x 12'10
Study
4.08 x 3.95
13'5 x 13'0
Kitchen
4.76 x 4.07
15'7 x 13'4
Reception / Dining Room
13.04 x 5.04
42'9 x 16'6
Dn
18.33 x 5.50
60'2 x 18'1
BDressing Room
3.48 x 1.96
11'5 x 6'5
Master Bedroom
11.15 x 4.60
36'7 x 15'1
Roof Terrace
17.70 x 2.00
58'1 x 6'7
(Approx)
3.28 x 2.34
10'9 x7'8
= Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0
Approximate Floor Area = 306.1 sq m / 3295 sq ft (Excluding Void)
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