🏙 Kings Cross, Heart of London Zone 1 — Rare Two-Bedroom Apartment with Parking Space 🌉💫

Property Overview

【Property Listing Details】 Asking Price: £990,000 (includes a city centre parking space valued at at least £50,000) Floor: 5th floor (6th floor in Chinese numbering) Internal Area: 91.92 sq m / 989 sq ft (large two-bedroom) Aspect: East-facing (master bedroom faces west, ensuring abundant natural light all day) Service Charge: Approx. £9,900/year (approx. £10/sq ft) Ground Rent: £1,200/year Tenure: 989-year leasehold Current Rental Income: £4,300/month (tenancy runs until 14 August 2026, tenant included with purchase) 【Key Selling Points】 Situated in the absolute core Zone 1 location of King’s Cross, unbeatable transport links, and includes a parking space (worth at least £50,000). Just a 12-minute walk to one of London's largest transport hubs, served by six underground lines. Eurostar terminal right on your doorstep for a three-hour direct link to Paris, with direct transport options to the Harry Potter Studio Tour. Located within the vibrant cultural and creative district of Coal Drops Yard, surrounded by major supermarkets. Canopy Market weekend market featuring fresh flowers, spices, and street music. Google and Meta's London headquarters are right downstairs; a favourite neighbourhood for students from Central Saint Martins and UCL, where properties are consistently in high demand during summer. 【Project Story】 Located in the heart of King’s Cross, the Plimsoll Building is a modern development that seamlessly blends urban energy with tranquil views. Adjacent to the peaceful Regent’s Canal and just steps from the trendy landmark Coal Drops Yard, it sits right at the heart of London as a sanctuary for art and design. Designed by renowned British architectural practice David Morley Architects, the Plimsoll Building is one of the most representative high-end residential developments in the King’s Cross regeneration masterplan. Centred around a private communal courtyard, the architecture draws inspiration from industrial-era red-brick warehouses contrasted with modern glass facades, weaving texture with light and shadow. Every home features floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies, and ample natural light, overlooking the canal, gardens, or city skyline. The building is named in honour of the Victorian social reformer Samuel Plimsoll, acknowledging the area's industrial railway and coal history. 🛎 Amenities & Landscape Features 24-hour concierge service Gym and fitness suite, plus social spaces including a residents' lounge, business area, private dining room, and meeting spaces Rooftop winter garden / conservatory and landscaped podium garden / internal courtyard garden featuring trees and herb planting Secure bicycle storage

Location

Transport

Highlights

🚇 Unbeatable Location · Exceptional Connectivity 🚆 15-minute walk → King’s Cross Station 🌍 15-minute walk → St Pancras International (Eurostar direct to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam) 🏫 Within 20 minutes: UCL / LSE / KCL / Imperial / UAL 🚴 Cycle along Regent’s Canal directly to Camden or Paddington Three minutes' walk to Coal Drops Yard — 🛒 Waitrose / M&S / Tesco Express / Boots right on your doorstep ☕️ Daily life woven with coffee aromas and canal breezes: Caravan / Dishoom / Barrafina / Parrillan 🥐 A weekend stroll to Canopy Market for artisan bakeries and fresh flower bouquets Setting off from your front door, it is just a 15-minute walk to King’s Cross & St Pancras International, one of London's most vital transport interchanges, making your commute, studies, or travel effortless. 🚉 Six tube lines offering direct access across London (Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan). Whether heading to the West End high streets, the City financial district, or the museums of the South Bank, journeys take mere minutes. Uniquely, it serves as London's gateway to Europe—with Eurostar whisking you to Paris in three hours, alongside direct routes to magical attractions, ensuring weekend getaways start right outside your home. The surrounding neighbourhood atmosphere is equally captivating. Coal Drops Yard has established itself as one of London's favourite lifestyle destinations, where historic arched brick warehouses have been transformed into independent design boutiques and artisan shops, framed by fragrant cafes and art-filled exhibition spaces. From morning coffee notes to evening clinking glasses, every day here moves to its own dynamic rhythm. Just around the corner are the Granary Square fountains and the Canopy Market weekend market, where flowers, spices, and busking musicians create a relaxed daily ambiance. The surrounding Coal Drops Yard district brings together: Independent design brands, artisan stores, fragrance houses, and art spaces Acclaimed restaurants including Dishoom, Parrillan, Caravan, and Barrafina offering diverse world cuisines Mainstream supermarkets such as Waitrose, Marks & Spencer, and Boots within easy walking distance Despite its position at the core of Zone 1, the area retains a rare touch of nature. Regent’s Canal sits right on your doorstep, offering a scenic waterfront path for morning jogs or evening relaxation on the lawns of Gasholder Park. The pulse of the city and the breath of nature merge seamlessly here, keeping life in central London both comfortable and balanced.

Nearby Schools

Academic and cultural pursuits thrive here with equal vitality. The UCL main campus and Central Saint Martins are just steps away from the Plimsoll Building, while the British Library, alongside the London headquarters of Google and Meta, are all within a comfortable walking distance. This district converges the souls of art and technology, making it one of London's most creative and international communities.

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