Barts Square is a tranquil and secluded area in the heart of the city of London, but it wears its central London location lightly. Belying its central London location, Barts Square is surrounded by pockets of delightfully peaceful green space. Intimate gardens and hidden cloisters give way to the expansive outdoor spaces of the Barbican and St Paul’s Cathedral.
London is a cultural capital, a city that is home to many of the worlds finest art collections, orchestras, theatres and restaurants. Barts Square is ideally positioned to enjoy the city’s cultural highlights. Whether it’s Roman antiquities, Pre-Raphaelite art, classical music, experimental theatre, cutting edge photography or contemporary dance, you could find a different cultural highlight for every day of the year.
London has a deep reverence for all things foodie. Upholding this tradition, Barts Square is home to three award-winning restaurants all of its own, each nestled within the patchwork of residential buildings and independent retailers. With some of the capital’s best chefs, sommeliers and secluded pubs close by, St Paul’s and The Barbican on the doorstep and the City a short walk beyond, this is a location with something for everyone. Add to that, some of London’s most original and authentic eateries and bars scattered all around this historic area, Barts Square is the perfect base from which to discover new cuisines or fall in love with old favourites all over again.
The retail scene around Barts Square is varied, vibrant and invigorating. Ranging from high street to high end, shops here offer the best of British fashion, design and furniture. Self-branded as the place to ‘Play in the City’, One New Change shopping centre is minutes away by foot. It houses major high street fashion chains, as well as high end designer stores and a variety of restaurants and cafes. Its beautifully designed roof terrace with breathtaking panoramic views of St Paul’s Cathedral and the City provides the perfect spot for post shopping refreshment.
Though One New Change has become the retail powerhouse of the area, The Royal Exchange by Bank station offers Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co and a whole host of other big names. It also offers more in terms of heritage, dating back to 1566. As well as the wealth of high street and high end stores found in One New Change and the Royal Exchange, Clerkenwell and St Paul’s offer numerous independent boutiques for those wanting something a bit special.
Immediate proximity to Farringdon East Station on the new Elizabeth Line links Barts Square with Canary Wharf, the West End and beyond to Heathrow in moments. St Paul’s Underground Station is a three minute walk. From here the central line will get you quickly around London. Gatwick airport and Luton airport can be accesses from the Thameslink rail system a short five minute walk away.
Inspired by the vernacular of the area’s 19th century industrial architecture, contemporary interiors feature honest materials in a warm, harmonious palette. Interiors are an essay in space, light and texture. Warm timber, polished marble and smooth stone sit side by side to create a palette that is considered and welcoming. The rich grain and texture of the existing environment flows through every room, helping to create living spaces of effortless urban elegance. A marriage of refined aesthetics and sense of place.
For residents, an elegantly furnished, spacious private lounge opens onto the tranquil courtyard garden, while generous seating invites visitors to linger in the bar. The private cinema room can be booked by residents for the ultimate movie night with friends.
Barts Square operates a 24 hour concierge service to address all residents’ queries, questions and requests. Located on the ground floor of Hogarth House the team are always on hand to provide a warm welcome home.
Barts Square boasts two secluded residents’ gardens; the Middlesex Passage gardens accessed through the residents’ lounge and a secluded courtyard tucked between Abernethy House and the Askew Building. Each is organically landscaped for lasting tranquillity.
