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Paris's Gare Montparnasse railway station may have Hugo living in its clocktower, but London's St Pancras has something a little more grand to offer for those wishing to reside inside a train station.
Three extremely roomy penthouses inside the iconic St Pancras Chambers are up for sale with Sotheby's right now, with direct access to St Pancras station and the five-star St Pancras Renaissance hotel. So long, tedious commutes (as long as you have £7.5 million to spare, that is).
Located in the original water tower of the Midland Grand Hotel, the penthouses were designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott (the architect behind the Albert Memorial) back in 1873 in an elaborate Victorian Gothic Revival style. The iconic Victorian building, which serves as the front façade of St Pancras Station, had also served as railway offices until the beginning of the 21st century, when its redevelopment began. Now it houses 68 apartments on the upper floors, as well as the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, which opened in 2011, and immediately became popular with the Harry Potter fans who flock to see the setting for the fictional Hogwarts Express.
Inside, original Victorian beams, joists and soaring ceilings add drama to the three-storey complexes taking over the sixth to eighth floor of the Grade-I listed building.
These penthouses are some of the most prestigious flats in one of London's most prestigious addresses. Spanning close to 6,000 sq ft, the spectacular residences each come with three bedrooms, a study, two dressing rooms, marble fireplaces, vast bathrooms, private lift access and self-contained staff accommodation (naturally…). With tall ceilings, gothic windows, and unbeatable views over London – they provide something very few London locals can claim to have at home.
Residents also have access to two parking spaces, 24-hour security and can enjoy the hotel amenities of the five-star hotel below – like the gym, the spa or, most excitingly, room service.
Beyond the building, you have Coal Drops Yard's thriving canalside hub of shopping, restaurants and offices on your doorstep, as well as the ease of hopping onto the King's Cross tubes, trains and Eurostar, within seconds of leaving your apartment. Keep scrolling to see more of these unique houses for sale.
