Properties of the week: impressive city flats
Featuring a ‘New York-style’ loft apartment in Liverpool and a penthouse with views over the River Exe
1. Tobacco Warehouse, Stanley Dock
Liverpool
A “New York-style” loft apartment with galleried floors, exposed brickwork and original iron columns. The building is a fine example of Victorian industrial architecture: dating to 1901, it is the largest brick-built warehouse in the world. Main suite, 1 further bed, family bath, open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, studio.
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2. Redcliffe Parade West, Redcliffe
Bristol
A stylish flat in this colourful Georgian-fronted building with lovely views over Bristol harbourside and set close to the Old City, offering easy access for a walk around Queen Square, a bite at St Nicholas Market, or a quick drink on King Street. The increasingly popular Wapping Wharf development is also within easy reach. 1 bed, family bath, open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, patio.
3. The Empire, Grand Parade, Bath
Somerset
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Built in 1901, this Grade II building is located on the banks of the River Avon, close to Bath Abbey. Residents enjoy access to a fitness suite, billiard room, cinema room, garden and a range of other facilities including a private dining room. Main suite, 1 further bed, shower room, kitchen/breakfast room, recep, lift, parking.
£595,000; The Apartment Company
4. Collingham Gardens, Earl’s Court, SW5
A first-floor flat in an elegant Victorian terrace built in the 1880s and designed by Ernest George, with communal gardens by Harold Peto. The property is bright and spacious with a period fireplace and natural wood flooring. The South Kensington and Chelsea areas are both within easy reach. 2 beds, family bath, open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, garden.
5. The Penthouse, Exeter
Devon
A penthouse flat boasting magnificent views over the River Exe and the surrounding town. It’s conveniently situated close to the Exeter Quayside and its shops, bars and restaurants. 2 beds, family bath, open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, roof terrace.
6. The Chambers, Chapel Walks
Manchester
A striking Victorian building close to Selfridges and The Ivy. Main suite, 1 further bed, family bath, open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, lift.
7. The Isokon Building, Hampstead, NW3
London
A ground-floor flat in this Grade I masterpiece of modernist architecture designed by the engineer Wells Coates. Famous former residents include Agatha Christie, Walter Gropius and the architect Marcel Breuer. Hampstead Heath is a short walk away. 1 bed, family bath, kitchen, open-plan living/dining room, garden.
8. Avro, Binns Place, Ancoats
Manchester
A flat overlooking the canal in the popular Ancoats area, close to all the amenities of the city centre. Built in 1825, this Grade II* building was once home to A.V. Roe & Co, Britain’s first aeroplane manufacturer, which built the Lancaster and Vulcan bombers. Main suite, 1 further bed, family bath, open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, communal garden, parking.
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