Property Details: - Type: Apartment - Bedrooms: 2 - Bathrooms: 2
Agent: Core London Property Advisors - London Phone: 020 4633 7661
A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial two-bedroom, two-bathroom loft apartment within one of West London’s most architecturally distinctive warehouse conversions.<br/>Positioned within the iconic Grade II listed Orchard Lofts development, this exceptional apartment extends to approximately 1,100 sq ft and combines authentic industrial character with contemporary loft-style living. The building benefits from lift access and beautifully maintained communal areas, while the apartment itself offers impressive proportions rarely found in modern developments.<br/>Originally constructed in 1878 as part of the Charles Steel & Sons market gardening operation, Orchard Lofts occupies an important place within Northfields’ history. Long before suburban expansion transformed the area, the surrounding landscape consisted of orchards and farmland, with an estimated 30,000 apple and pear trees forming part of a vast 300-acre agricultural enterprise.<br/>The building originally served as stables, produce warehousing and cart storage connected to those orchards, later evolving into a furniture depository, photographic studios and industrial storage space over the course of the 20th century. In recognition of its architectural and historical importance, the building was granted Grade II listed status in 1999, with Historic England specifically recognising its original steel-frame construction, warehouse loading entrance and surviving Waygood-Otis lift casing.<br/>Thoughtfully redeveloped into loft apartments in the early 2000s, Orchard Lofts retains many of the industrial features that define its unique character today, including exposed brickwork, steel girders, cast iron detailing and dramatic warehouse proportions.<br/>This beautifully presented apartment reflects that heritage throughout, offering a rare blend of authentic loft living and practical modern accommodation. The generous open-plan living space provides an ideal setting for entertaining, while large warehouse-style windows allow excellent natural light to flow throughout the apartment. Two well-proportioned double bedrooms are complemented by two en-suite bathrooms, creating a highly functional layout suited to both owner-occupiers and buyers seeking a distinctive West London home.<br/>Orchard Lofts remains one of Northfields’ most recognisable residential buildings — a unique reminder of the area’s transition from rural market gardens to the vibrant West London neighbourhood it is today.<br/>Ideally located moments from Northfields Avenue and its excellent selection of independent cafés, restaurants and local amenities, the property also benefits from convenient access to Northfields Underground Station (Piccadilly Line), providing direct connections into Central London and Heathrow.
