Flat for sale in Duo Tower, Penn Street, London N1

This carefully considered one-bedroom apartment lies on the 13th floor of Duo Tower, one of two impressive new apartment buildings designed by Karakusevic Carson Architects in collaboration with David Chipperfield Architects. This apartment makes excellent use of space, with living areas open to a long, sheltered balcony with far-reaching views across London, taking in the Shard, London Eye and BT Tower. It has easy access to Hoxton Market, Colombia Road and Spitalfields Market, with the Regent's Canal a few minutes away. It also has a demised parking space in the secure underground car park.

The Architect

Karakusevic Carson is a studio of architects and urban designers at the forefront of public housing design and major civic projects in the UK and internationally. It has been appointed as architects and master planners by 15 leading London councils, the Greater London Authority, Transport for London, Portsmouth City Council, Homes England and Olympic Legacy panels.

David Chipperfield Architects was founded by Sir David Chipperfield in 1985. The practice has won more than 100 international awards and citations for design excellence, including the riba Stirling Prize in 2007 for The Museum of Modern Literature in Marbach, Germany, and both the Mies van der Rohe Award (European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture) and the Deutscher Architekturpreis in 2011 for the Neues Museum, Berlin.

The Building

Hoxton Press was completed in 2018 and takes the form of two towers that occupy the edges of an irregular plot, which was once home to the Victorian printing press, The Mullord Brothers. The buildings are clad with handmade bricks, with Duo Tower in striking red. They sit on either side of a gentle hill surrounded by clusters of trees framing views of Shoreditch Park and the surrounding landscape. The site forms a link between Shoreditch Park and the Colville neighbourhood, connected by paving that continues into the ground floor of the buildings, creating a seamless transition between exterior and interior.

The Tour

This apartment is positioned on the 13th floor of Duo Tower, to which there is both lift and stair access. The communal areas are immaculately designed and maintained, with hexagonal floor tiles that mirror the shape of the building. The 24-hour concierge is situated in this building, as well as basement bicycle storage. The apartment has a demised car park, too.

The apartment cleverly uses its hexagonal plan, with the main living spaces orientated to take in southerly views across London. This position ensures the plan is brilliantly bright, working in tandem with an entire wall of glazing that wraps around the open-plan living, dining room and kitchen and opens directly to the balcony. Engineered oak floorboards in a light wash add to the airy atmosphere, and the walls have been repainted in Farrow & Ball's 'School House White'. The space is extremely versatile and would suit a variety of layouts. It has zoned underfloor heating throughout, run by an mvhr system.

The kitchen area is positioned slightly further back in the plan. Worktops are finished in white Silestone incorporating an integrated induction hob; other built-in appliances include a microwave, an oven and a dishwasher by Siemens, and a Smeg extractor fan. There is plenty of storage above and below the worktop, and a full-height cabinet houses a fridge and freezer. The layout of the space is open and allows for easy entertaining, creating a sense of flow that permeates the rest of the apartment.

The main bedroom is a wonderfully light room with far-reaching views. There is a wide, grey-framed window with a deep oak sill to complement the wall of built-in wardrobes finished in an oak veneer.

There are several built-in cupboards in the hallway, creating plenty of storage. A large bathroom is also positioned here, where grey porcelain tiles and a frameless glass screen surround a spacious walk-in shower. There is oak detailing throughout, including in the mirror-fronted cabinetry above the sink, creating cohesion to the space, which is grounded by a slim rectangular wall and floor tiles warmed by underfloor heating.

Outdoor Space

A generous balcony wraps around one side of the apartment, making it the perfect spot for outdoor dining and entertaining. With views north, east and west, the balcony gets the best of the day's light. Views extend over Tottenham to the north, across The City immediately in front, and towards The Shard and London Eye to the south. There is space for a seating area, allowing for easy indoor/outdoor living and dining.

The Area

Hoxton is renowned for its exciting mix of restaurants, bars and galleries, including Lyle’s, Rochelle Canteen, Shoreditch House, the Blue Mountain School and Victoria Miro Gallery. The boutiques and cafés of Redchurch Street, the famous De Beauvoir Deli and Towpath Cafe are nearby, with Broadway Market and Angel Islington both a short walk along the canal.

For green space, the seven acres of Shoreditch Park are on your doorstep and Victoria Park and London Fields are beautiful walks away up the canal towpath. The apartment is also a short walk from Hoxton Square, an early example of one of London's public gardens. Completed in 1720 and designed to emulate existing squares in west London, it was the first of its type in the area. During the 19th century, the square and surrounding streets became the centre of Shoreditch’s furniture and carpentry trade.

There are plenty of transport links within walking distance. Hoxton and Shoreditch High Street stations run London Overground services; Liverpool Street Station provides access to the Central, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines and nationwide National Rail services. Old Street Underground station is a 15-minute walk away, running Northern Line services across the city.

Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: Approx. 243 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £4,100 per annum
Ground Rent: Approx. £250 per annum
Council Tax Band: D