Breton House, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DQ
Listed 4 Sept 2026 · City of London
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Key features
- Studio Apartment
- Original Kitchen
- Bathroom/Wc
- West Aspect
- Balcony
- Extended Lease
- Third Floor
- Close to Barbican Arts Centre
About this home
This excellent, well-presented small-style studio apartment is situated on the third floor of Breton House facing west towards the historical Victorian facade of the Cripplegate Institute at number 1 Golden Lane. The apartment is flooded with natural light and benefits from open views to the iconic Barbican towers and Podium level gardens. Breton House is situated on the north side of the BARBICAN ESTATE.
The apartment is in good decorative order; it retains the original kitchen whilst the bathroom has been modernized, but in keeping with the original Barbican style. Other key features of this excellent studio include: balcony, highly convenient City location, car park with 24-hour porter (parking available by separate arrangement with the Barbican Estate) and an extended lease. The property has a westerly aspect and also benefits from access to the private gardens and lakes of the Barbican estate.
BRETON HOUSE is situated close to MOORGATE (Northern Line), St PAUL'S (Central Line) Mansion House and the Elizabeth Line Station at Moorgate and Farringdon. Within walking distance are Waitrose, Marks & Spencer and Tesco. Also within easy reach are St. Pauls' Cathedral, The River, South Bank, Tate Modern, and the One New Change Shopping Complex with many shops, restaurants and bars. The Barbican Arts Centre with its many bars, restaurants, theatre, cinema's, gallery and library is on the doorstep.
Extended Lease: 170 Years remaining Service Charge: £3450.00 per annum Council Tax Band D - £1,329.56 (25% discount for single occupancy)
Property details
- Property type
- Studio
- Council tax band
- D
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 170 years left
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Barbican Station0.2 mi
- Moorgate Station0.3 mi
- Old Street Station0.4 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in EC2Y over the last 12 months: flat £825k · terraced £980k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 39, Breton House, Barbican London EC2Y 8DQ | Flat Leasehold | 13 Jun 2025 | £775,000 |
| Flat 49, Breton House, Barbican London EC2Y 8DQ | Flat Leasehold | 28 Oct 2024 | £430,000 |
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Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Scott City Residential, London on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 4 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 04/09/2026.
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