Historic Temple House Apartment

HISTORIC TEMPLE HOUSE APARTMENT NEXT TO FORMER FINANCIAL TIMES PRINTWORKS COMES TO MARKET

Prime London specialists, Finlay Brewer are bringing an immaculately presented 1,042 sq. ft. two-bedroom apartment to market in Temple. The period home, dating back to the late 19th century, offers a rare opportunity to live in the heart of the City of London within Temple House, a period mansion building adjacent to the former headquarters of the Argus Printing Company, once the printing house for the Financial Times. The chain-free apartment is available for offers in the region of £975,000. Built in 1894, the building occupies a prominent corner of Temple Avenue, with a distinctive façade featuring red brick and Ruabon terracotta brickwork, highlighted by Portland Stone bays running up the full-length of the building. An eye-catching clocktower sits atop the building, which architect Frederick Boreham incorporated to be seen by the ships along the River Thames, which would have made Temple House one of the tallest buildings in the City at the time.

Directly adjacent to Temple House, occupying 8-10 Temple Avenue, was the former headquarters of the Argus Printing Company, responsible for printing the Financial Times, which went onto become the largest distributors of newspapers during the 1970s and 1980s, one of a clutch of printing offices within walking distance of Fleet Street.

Cheryl Owen, Director at Finlay Brewer comments, “Offering such a fantastic central location this well-presented apartment is ideally situated to serve as a pied-à-terre for anyone working in the City, near to the Barristers’ Chambers and financial district. The area is one of the most historic in the country, there is a host of great restaurants, theatres and galleries all around you. “Having the Thames practically on your doorstep is a real draw and fantastic for resident’s wellbeing. After work residents can unwind and go for a run along the iconic banks of the river or enjoy a leisurely stroll down to Covent Garden for dinner.

“A smart property such as this, in a landmark location can also provide a good long-term investment for those looking for characterful central London home.”

Enveloped by trees, Villa Verte will offer the same level of style and soul that Villa Maison Noir does, in a slightly different package. “We hope that people will come to this magical place and feel like they are living in a tree house, with endless views of the mountains and nature all around them,” says Gray. Following the same concept of a ‘village’ of structures as opposed to a single dwelling, Villa Verte has five peaked roofs, reiterating the five elements which are ever present throughout the entire homestead. The circular backbone of the house echoes the circular motif found throughout Villa Maison Noir.

Temple House is entered via an elegant wooden doorway, flanked by two columns on each side and overhung by intricate carved stone. On the ground floor residents will be met by the concierge ensuring the apartment can be safely locked up and left.

Upon entering the apartment, residents are greeted by a wide entrance hall which has polished wooden floors. Directly to the right is the spacious reception room, benefitting from a sizeable bay window, providing ample natural light and accentuated by the high ceilings to create a wonderful space for entertaining. Adjacent, there is a well-sized kitchen/breakfast featuring fully integrated appliances.

Situated at the end of the hall is the master bedroom complete with ensuite bathroom and private dressing area. The master bedroom boasts an abundance of space and leads onto the dressing area, complete with built-in storage and beyond that the chic contrasting black and white themed master bathroom. The apartment is rounded out by a wellsized second bedroom and bathroom.

Exceptionally located, the apartment is near to a number of transport hubs including Temple and Blackfriars Underground stations, which are within a five minute walk, whilst Farringdon Station is also within walking distance, which will include the advantageous new Elizabeth Line – set to open in 2022. Viewings are strictly by socially-distanced appointment only, for more information on Temple House, contact sole agents Finlay Brewer on 020 7371 4171 or visit: www.finlaybrewer.co.uk

INTERIOR NEws

THE NEw BED AND ACCEssORIEs sAVIO FIRMINO COLLECTION Is DEsIGNED BY LUCA BOJOLA

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Leaves is a decorative nature inspired bed accessory collection by renowned bed makers Savio Firmino, created to celebrate the inspirational charge of Nature in all its nuances. Radiant shades of grey and blue enhance the delicate and elegant floral carvings while the exquisite silver leaves embellish the headboard. A modern interpretation that includes burnished bronzes, silver, shades of gold and brown and the shades of the various colours of the four seasons.

Drapes is a bed that comes from the lightness of a rippled fabric and gives life to a complete collection of innovative furnishings. A collection inspired by drapery: that arranging the folds of light fabric veils to create a shape, which has always been one of the cornerstones of figurative art, especially in sculpture. Just in in the classic expressions of Art, DRAPES Collection has taken on the appearance of a system, of a canon, of a sign of extraordinary ability, a mark of excellence. The soft and enveloping shapes of leather, textiles, woods that enhance the lines essential products, in a contrast between past and future. A fusion of sartorial craftsmanship and design that renews the classic style, paying attention to every detail of the material.

For more information visit: www.saviofirmino.com

PANTONE LIGHTING RANGE FOR sCANDI LIVING

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Triple-value

lighting retailer moonbeamlighting.co.uk is regularly asked for trios of matching ceiling pendant lights for areas such as above a kitchen island or dining table, or it could be two or four depending on room size. Their Pantone range of pendants ticks this box. Further, in autumn/winter they also add a delightfully Danish “hygge” feel to any room.

Modestly priced Scandi-style

Pantone has been the world’s leading supplier of colour systems for more than half a century. working with renowned Danish designers e3light they have created a range of unique lighting products, each one in a specific Pantone-referenced colour. Further, they all feature PANToNE branding.

Elegant design philisophy

moonbeam lighting is proud to be associated with this iconic brand of expertly designed and created lighting fittings, each one a beautiful piece of decorative art. Scandinavian simplicity, minimalism and functionality is the core design philosophy of Pantone lighting. This gives it such pure, clean, lines utilising contrasting colours, textures covered in a combination of matte and glossy lacquer and materials such as steel, aluminum alloy and fabric covered cable.

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1. Castor Ceiling Pendant

CASToR is one of the most popular designs in the collection, a sleek and cool pendant available in two sizes, 25cm and 35cm in diameter (heights 29cm and 40cm resp.) and in 3 different Pantone colours.

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2. Deneb Ceiling Pendant

At its most simple, see the DENEb range of 5cm diameter, drop cap pendant lights available in 7 different Pantone colours.

3. Capella table lamp and shades

CAPEllA is the table lamp base in the collection, height 41cm. its functional and minimalist glossy white lacquer design pairs well with the two lamp shades, miNTAKA and SARgAS, both available in two sizes, 25cm and 45cm diameter (heights 21.5cm and 26.5cm resp.) and 4 colours (mintaka) and 2 colours (Sargas). Cleverly, each comes with a stylish white metal rim matching the CAPEllA lamp base.

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4. The Antares floor lamp

ANTARES is the floor lamp base version of the Capella, height 131cm, and it too matches with the mintaka and Sargas shades.

For more information visit: www.moonbeamlighting.co.uk

DEsIGN ALEssANDRO LENARDA

FEATuRiNg AN ElEgANT ShAPE, SiNuouS FoRmS AND A SuRPRiSiNg FuNCTioN, iSolA muRANo iS ThE NEw FREE-STANDiNg wAShbASiN DESigNED by AlESSANDRo lENARDA FoR glASS DESigN.

it comes as an emotional and particular piece of furniture because iSolA muRANo is at the same time a wonderful washbasin and a floor lamp, easy to place in any bathroom environment. it is entirely mouth-blown in opal white murano glass and equipped with a lED-lighting system. when iSolA muRANo is on, changes its face turning into a suggestive source of light. The opal white finish, lit by the base, gradually expresses its typical fading effect. A soft light creates a welcoming atmosphere and an enveloping sensation.

iSolA muRANo is supplied complete with lED-lighting system with transformer, free-flow waste, floor fixing joint and wall fixing brass ring.

For more information visit: www.glassdesign.it

ADDING TEXTURE TO YOUR HOME wITH DANETTI

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Bold Brass and Comfortable Velvet

Take our Clover and valencia Dining Set: the deep fern green of the dining chairs is a seasonal colour, and comcharm with a modern twist

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bined with the brass capped legs and cut out back, this gives the chair a vintage youR iNTERioR.

that would really stand out at a Christmas gathering.

Changing things up can provide an instant room mood-booster and bringing in different textural elements through furniture, colours and accessories will add to the warmth factor of your home during this time of year. Texture is the thing that makes a room pop and there is nothing like a luxe-velvet in a deep tone to really add to the seasonal factor. This time of the year calls for rich, saturated colours such as dark green, jewel tones like teal, reds, or oranges. As well as colour, choosing fabrics like velvet, cashmere or faux fur will echo the winter vibes and help to channel warmth in a room.

The chairs are a perfect pairing with the valencia round glass table as it has walnut veneer legs with brass inset detailing. brass is such an on-trend material with a nod to all that is classic glam-Deco, and this is a great match with the clear glass table top as you can see the detailing from all angles, adding to the luxe feel of this dining set.

Autumn and winter are all about warmth and feeling cosy, and nothing says comfort like plush velvet. if you do not want to go overboard with the jewel tones and would prefer a more subtle – yet still glam – styling vibe, stick with similar tones for a consistent and measured feel. A perfect example of something more neutral that will still leave you feeling snug is our Form Dark grey velvet And brass Cantilever Dining Armchair - this shade alongside the padded cushioning of both the seat and backrest will have you wanting to chill at the table with a glass of wine on those cold evenings. with the sun disappearing, it is the time of year where you want to surround yourself with as much light as possible, and the type of velvet used for the Form chair naturally reflects light without too much of a sheen, showcasing a lovely smooth look and texture. The legs and feet also have a shiny, brass finish which also gently reflects light around the room and adds another textural point of interest.

Natural Scandi - Traditional v Modern

if log-fires and wood cabins are more of your dream Autumn/winter setting, you can bring the Scandi feel to your home with our oak bar stools.

Adding these to your kitchen island will add extra space for seasonal socialising, plus the sightly curved shape of the stool legs and of the seat gives a softer feel to the bar stools overall appearance, which helps to accentuate the warm and welcoming look that the real wood grain creates. This rustic textured look will allow that wintery feel to seep right into your kitchen.

if you are looking for something less traditional, and a longlasting styling trick that will see you through to the summer, dark detailing can instantly add impact to your room. monochrome is the way forward for ultra-modern seasonal decorating and the hudson light grey leather bar Stool is a chicer way of introducing wood and other textures into your kitchen. The hudson is a chunky wooden bar stool made with rubber wood, which is a sustainable timber. The legs of the bar stool have a matt black finish which gives a lovely contrast to the light grey leather seat and creates a slightly industrial feel, yet with a sophisticated and modern look. The dark accents of the chair legs will create a textural point of interest in the room, but the light grey real leather is a neutral so you will have no trouble styling it in your existing space.

Magnificent Marble

Natural looking materials and pigments are at the heart of the Autumn and winter trend, and the more neutral tones of marble can be complimented by all kinds of other hues and textures, making it a versatile tool for your seasonal styling this year. No piece of marble is the same as the next due to it being a natural material, which means it comes in a whole range of colours with all kinds of markings and veinings, and this adds another textural dimension.

A great new dining set recommendation for this Autumn-winter is the Romeo marble Table with Form blush Pink velvet Chairs. it is the time of year for all that glitters, and the brass accents on the chair legs and table are bold and bright against the cool marble tones, with a subtle nod to the glitz and glam of art deco styling in a modern, accessible way. The cool shimmer of this blush pink chairs is also wintery and elegant and the tone pairs perfectly with the marble veinings in the table.