Set within walking distance of London’s buzzing West End theatre district and adjacent to the City’s legal precinct is a stylish, exceptionally spacious four-bedroom, four-bathroom, 3216 sq. ft duplex penthouse apartment in Princes House, Kingsway available to rent for £4,500 per week via DEXTERS.

Constructed in the Kingsway Conservation Area in the early 1920’s – moments away from Covent Garden Piazza and The Strand – the magnificently characterful and bright apartment spans the eighth and ninth floor of the sought-after portered building, Princes House. The stunning duplex comprises two light filled reception rooms, four en-suite double bedrooms, a study, utility room, kitchen/family breakfast room with roof terrace access and a large private terrace on the upper floor, with breath-taking panoramic views overlooking some of London’s most notable landmarks.

Accessed via lift, the interior designed property possesses ample space, offering a living room on each floor with the one on the lower level serving as the home’s core. The space has been thoughtfully designed for socialising and is enhanced by beautifully eclectic furniture. Most notably there stands a large custom built oak wood unit in the middle of the room with the capacity to hold a large flat screen TV along with plenty of storage and additional trinkets that the tenant might favour. The unit divides the living room, creating a bar area to the other side with extensive wine bottle storage and worktops for preparing pre-theatre drinks or displaying food.

Glass partitions to either side of this centralised space lead onto the study and the kitchen/breakfast room further promoting the flow and sociable feel but also allowing the space to be appropriately zoned.

The kitchen has scope for a six seater dining table in addition to breakfast bar seating for more informal dining, which faces out to stunning views of London.

The window lined living room on the ninth floor features two large skylights and spans a generous 35 ft, opening out onto the property’s ‘pièce de résistance’, expansive rooftop terrace. The space offers both the peaceful ambiance of a conservatory – an ideal arena for creativity and relaxation – whilst also providing the perfect platform for entertaining guests with drinks and a barbeque in the summer.

The famed surrounding area of Covent Garden was originally known as ‘Convent Garden’ in the 1500’s for being the vegetable garden of the monks of Westminster Abbey until, in 1536, King Henry VIII seized the land as part of the dissolution of the monasteries.

It wasn’t until the 1630’s that Francis Russell, the fourth Earl of Bedford, built a house for himself in Covent Garden on the North side of the Strand. In a bid to make money out of his property, the Earl then commissioned Royal Architect Inigo Jones to build a square with houses, and almost as an afterthought, he directed Jones to build a church – because the aristocrats had to go to church somewhere. As a result, the impressive, St. Paul’s Church has been at the centre of Covent Garden life ever since.

The resulting square was the first piazza in London, and for most people its construction marks the true beginning of Covent Garden’s history.

Markets began gathering at Covent Garden’s new square as early as 1656, though the population was still sparse, composed mostly of wealthier tenants. Being relatively new and out-of-the-way, Covent Garden had the fortune to skirt the worst of the plague in 1665, and it avoided the Great Fire of London entirely in 1666. This meant, however, that scores of Londoners leaving the destroyed City of London found themselves migrating to the West End, and inevitably to Covent Garden resulting in the Market exploding with activity.

The first theatres in Covent Garden were Theatre Royal on Drury Lane, and the Royal Opera on Bow Street, each theatre had letters patent, granted by King Charles II, allowing them to be the only London theatres able to perform spoken drama. This made Covent Garden London’s theatrical centre, attracting droves of theatregoers who packed the streets. Covent Garden is known today as London’s cultural hub of the theatre district, with a choice of over 20 theatres.

George Habergham Manager at DEXTERS Fitzrovia & Covent Garden says: “Princes House presents an opportunity for a discerning tenant to live in a beautifully laid out penthouse apartment in the heart of theatre-land. The area is synonymous with the Royal Opera House and an abundance of famous theatres and there is a diverse range of restaurants, including The Ivy Market Grill and the contemporary Peruvian fare at LIMA Floral. Covent Garden is a true foodie destination. Princes House will appeal to international tenants drawn to the bustle of Covent Garden where there is something for everyone. The Seven Dials refers to the seven streets that connect Covent Garden and Soho which has a distinctive community spirit thanks to the promotion of independent stores alongside the more mainstream names.”

Princes House is extremely well connected being just a short walk away from a selection of underground stations including Holborn 0.23m (Central, Piccadilly Line), Covent Garden 0.26m (Piccadilly Line), Temple 0.32m (District Circle), Chancery Lane 0.38m (Central), and Leicester Square – 0.48 (Northern, Piccadilly).

Princes House is available to rent for £4,500 per week.