Release Of Penthouse In Iconic London Landmark
Developer Almacantar, winner of a prestigious WhatHouse? Award in 2020, has released the final penthouse which sits at the top of London’s landmark Centre Point tower.
The conversion of the office tower into a residential building has reached and the top-floor duplex property is the last to be released to the market. The 7,285-sq-ft home spans the entirety of the 33rd and 34th floors, making it the highest penthouse of its kind in the West End, and it also features a wraparound terrace with over 1,889 sq ft of space. The Grade II listed residence offers undisturbed and protected 360° views across the capital with floor-to-ceiling windows flooding the space with natural light from sunrise to sunset
Architects Conran and Partners have restored the Brutalist building and retained many original features, such as the iconic concrete honeycomb façade and large-scale lettering spelling out the building’s name. Renowned British interior design house Brigitta Spinocchia Freund has dressed the apartment and combined vintage and contemporary art, antiques, rare textiles and bespoke accessories.
Spaces throughout the penthouse include a large bar, dining room, cinema, music room, and a secret wine tasting room. The expansive double-height bar area, seating 24 people, is positioned to enjoy sunsets over west London. Its centrepiece is a large-scale artwork by Turner Prize winner, Richard Long, created in situ and applied directly on to the wall.
The principal suite is comprised of a bedroom, dressing room and en suite bathroom. The floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding door, offer direct access to the terrace, where residents can enjoy sunrises across east London, a view framed by the iconic Centre Point letters, which have been an historic part of London’s skyline and Soho since the 1960s.
The home automation control system is powered by Crestron, using touch panels and bespoke switches throughout the property to offer simple intuitive control over lighting, blinds, audio‑visual devices, climate, ventilation, security systems and even the fireplace.
Residents also have immediate contact to a member of the 30-strong concierge team at any time of the day or night. All Centre Point residents have access to high-end hotel-style amenities including a Club lounge with dining room, cinema room, a fully equipped gym, restorative spa and treatment rooms, as well as a 30-metre infinity pool overlooking Oxford Street.
Kathrin Hersel, property director at Almacantar, said: “We wanted to create something which is completely different from anything else in the world. We’ve liaised closely with English Heritage ever since we bought the building in 2011, and they have been very supportive of our sensitive approach. Due to its scale, rarity and grandeur, it seems fitting that the penthouse is the final piece of the Centre Point development to complete.
Brigitta Spinocchia Freund, creative director at Spinocchia Freund, said: “An interior like this has never been done before – a new kind of luxury - for someone with a creative mind and an eye for art, who knows they are buying into a piece of history. We designed it for someone who loves to enjoy life, and who would have fun with the open plan space, entertaining on a large and small scale.”
Rupert des Forges, head of prime central London developments at Knight Frank, said: “There is no other penthouse like it in London, nor will another one ever be built. Number One Centre Point is entirely unique, thanks to the interior architecture which offers both grand and intimate spaces. Centre Point has been an iconic part of London’s skyline for many years, but it is only now realising its full potential with a total redesign.”
Number One Centre Point is priced at £55million. Find out more at www.almacantar.com.
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