6 bed terraced house for sale

John Street, London WC1N

Exceptional Grade II listed family home in Bloomsbury.

Description
This exceptional home opens with a bright and spacious entrance hall, creating an immediate sense of grandeur.

At the front of the ground floor sits a beautifully crafted bespoke kitchen, complete with a large island for informal dining and a striking marble fireplace. Double doors lead through to the dining room, allowing for a seamless flow between relaxed family meals and more formal entertaining.

To the rear, a versatile reception room provides superb flexibility. Currently arranged as a playroom, it could equally serve as a bar, games room or informal lounge. This space enjoys direct access to both the ground floor patio and the first floor roof terrace, making it ideal for alfresco dining and outdoor living.

The first floor reception room is a magnificent showcase of Georgian architecture. Featuring beautifully finished wood flooring, two ornate stone fireplaces and an impressive ceiling height, the room is further enhanced by a dual aspect and three floor to ceiling sash windows that flood the space with natural light.

The principal bedroom suite occupies the entire second floor and has been thoughtfully designed to balance luxury with practicality. Two dressing areas provide generous storage, while the spacious ensuite bathroom includes a freestanding bath, separate shower and double vanity. Four additional bedrooms are arranged across the third floor, served by a large family bathroom.

The lower ground floor benefits from its own private entrance, offering outstanding versatility. An ensuite bedroom with adjoining kitchenette/utility room creates an ideal self contained space. This level also includes a cinema room, gym, study illuminated by a large skylight, wine cellar and two storage vaults.

Location
John Street is quietly positioned in the heart of Bloomsbury, close to the historic legal quarter of Gray’s Inn (0.5 miles) and close proximity of the City (1.5 miles) and West End (1.2 miles). The area is renowned for its elegant Georgian streets, academic heritage and village-like atmosphere, offering a calm residential setting while remaining exceptionally well connected to central London.

The surrounding neighbourhood provides an excellent range of cultural attractions, green spaces and amenities. Gray’s Inn Gardens (0.3 miles), while Lincoln’s Inn Fields, one of London’s largest and most attractive public squares, lies around 0.4 miles away. The British Museum, one of the world’s leading cultural institutions, is approximately 0.6 miles from the property. Clerkenwell and Exmouth Market, offering a diverse selection of restaurants, cafés and independent shops, are within approximately 0.7–0.8 miles, while Hatton Garden, London’s historic jewellery quarter, is around 0.4 miles away.

Transport links are excellent, with Chancery Lane (0.3 miles), Holborn Station (0.4 miles), King’s Cross St Pancras (0.6 miles), Farringdon Station (0.6 miles) Russell Square Station 0.6 miles, and City Thameslink Station (0.7 miles) offer access to the London Underground (Central, Piccadilly, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, and Elizabeth lines), Thameslink and National Rail services.

Please note, all distances are approximate. Source .

Square Footage: 4,641 sq ft