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We’ve recently exchanged contracts on the sale of this authentic loft in one of our favourite WC2 buildings, 10 Macklin Street.

As a team, we’ve had involvement in this scheme from its inception back in the early 2000’s when Covent Garden & Seven Dials were a very different place to now, with this development being quite a landmark for the area at the time.

Boutique developer Citychance engaged Haines Phillips Architects to design a sympathetic conversion of this historic 1920s warehouse into a layered mixed-use building. A subtle rooftop and three floors of modern apartments were discreetly integrated, creating eight exclusive, and entirely unique residences honoring the heritage of Covent Garden.

Covent Garden, and in particular Seven Dials, historically hosted costumiers, set designers, bookbinders, and printers, alongside warehousing linked to the fruit and vegetable market. The original structure at 10 Macklin Street was utilitarian: three storeys in red brick with arched windows and a recessed façade, typical of interwar commercial architecture.

Though not a listed building, the original warehouse contributed to the character of the Seven Dials Conservation Area, which was designated in the 1970s to preserve the area’s historic streetscape.

When designing these unique loft apartments, highly contemporary and a real departure for Covent Garden in the early 2000’s, the architects devised a bespoke low-profile roof form, crafted to prevent overshadowing and preserving street views — creating, as described in design commentary, an “inward‑looking community in the clouds”. This is still a unique and defining feature of the scheme to this day.

This grand loft with 3m ceilings has stood the test of time and presented an opportunity for a purchaser to acquire something rare and highly sought after in this historic neighbourhood.

Congratulations to Clara Bracey for agreeing and overseeing the transaction and huge thanks to all involved – Clarissa Legg who represented the buyer in the acquisition, Amalie Raben at WITHERSWORLDWIDE LLP acting on the purchase and Hannah Catt at Charles Russell Speechlys acting for our client.

SOLD!
Authentic Two Bed Lateral Loft
Third Floor
1572 sqft.
Secluded Roof Terrace
3m Ceiling Heights
Secure Underground Parking
Leasehold Approx. 96 Years Remaining
Guide Price: £2,300,000

Central London is a market like no other, so whether you’re searching for an apartment to buy, or thinking of listing your property for sale, a West End veteran looking for advice or new to London and curious about life in our neighbourhoods, we’re the local experts and are here to help.

We act for private vendors, boutique developers and institutional landowners across the Central London, but take the same approach every time. What does the client really need? What is the desired outcome? How do we best achieve it? We collaborate with every client to identify the nuances of each sales challenge. By really understanding that, we can advise on the best sales strategy, most appropriate marketing campaign and deliver success.

We also understand that buying a home isn’t as simple as clicking a button like an online purchase, and investing in real estate shouldn’t be a gamble. So whether seeking a primary residence, a convenient pied-a-terre or a bricks-and-mortar investment, we work tirelessly with buyers to really understand what they need and then guide them through the process as a trusted adviser, from deciding on the right location through to choosing the best interior designer.

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