Defoe House, Barbican, EC2Y 8DN
Listed 13 days ago · City of London
How the price compares
Key features
- One Bedroom Flat
- Original Features
- Type 57
- 5th Floor
- Extended Lease
- No Onward Chain
About this home
A bright one bedroom flat situated on the 5th floor, the south facing reception room has a full width window and door opening onto the balcony, which overlooks the residents only gardens. The balcony will benefit from the afternoon sun. The original Barbican kitchen is still in place, there is a bathroom, separate wc and a larger than average bedroom at the back of the property with fitted wardrobes and sweeping views across the estate. Extended lease.
It has outstanding transport links to all London airports via the Elizabeth Line which is less than 100 metres away at Farringdon, and the Barbican tube station (Hammersmith & City, Circle, Metropolitan lines) is less than 45 metres away along with stops for several bus routes.
Tenure: Leasehold Lease Years Remaining: 170 Service Charge: £5,465 (Yearly) Annual Ground Rent: £0 Council Tax Band: E
Property details
- Property type
- Flat
- Council tax band
- E
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 170 years left
- Service charge
- £5,465 per year
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Barbican Station0.1 mi
- Moorgate Station0.3 mi
- St. Paul's 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 3, Defoe House, Barbican London EC2Y 8DN | Flat Leasehold | 7 Apr 2026 | £1,700,000 |
| Flat 43, Defoe House, Barbican London EC2Y 8DN | Flat Leasehold | 17 Feb 2026 | £650,000 |
| Flat 76, Defoe House, Barbican London EC2Y 8DN | Flat Leasehold | 21 Nov 2025 | £928,500 |
| Flat 83, Defoe House, Barbican London EC2Y 8DN | Flat Leasehold | 30 Jul 2025 | £955,000 |
| Flat 6, Defoe House, Barbican London EC2Y 8DN | Flat Leasehold | 24 Jul 2025 | £950,000 |
| Flat 18, Defoe House, Barbican London EC2Y 8DN | Flat Leasehold | 18 Jun 2025 | £925,000 |
| Flat 70, Defoe House, Barbican London EC2Y 8DN | Flat Leasehold | 4 Dec 2024 | £1,100,000 |
| Flat 71, Defoe House, Barbican London EC2Y 8DN | Flat Leasehold | 15 Nov 2024 | £762,500 |
| Flat 49, Defoe House, Barbican London EC2Y 8DN | Flat Leasehold | 1 Nov 2024 | £950,000 |
| Flat 39, Defoe House, Barbican London EC2Y 8DN | Flat Leasehold | 30 May 2024 | £865,000 |
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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 Frank Harris & Co., City, Barbican & Clerkenwell on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 26 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 14/10/2026.
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