crowning a former victorian power station in covent garden, this three-bedroom duplex penthouse pairs dramatic proportions with far-reaching views across central london. the apartment extends to approximately 1,845 sq ft and has a substantial private terrace, a double-height reception room and a striking principal suite overlooking the living space below.
arclight lofts was originally built to house the dynamos that powered the carbon arc lights of the royal adelphi theatre on the strand. the building has since been convert ed into a small collection of loft apartments, retaining the scale and industrial character of its original architecture while introducing a contemporary specification.
the fourth floor is devoted principally to an expansive open-plan kitchen, dining and reception room. a double-height glazed façade draws abundant natural light into the space, while timber flooring and soaring ceilings add warmth and volume. the dark-toned kitchen has integrated appliances, extensive cabinetry and a large central island, creating a natural division between the cooking and living areas.
glazed doors open directly onto the terrace, which measures approximately 32 ft by 15 ft. stretching across the width of the apartment, it has space for outdoor dining and several seating areas, framed by mature planting and the rooftops of seven dials. its elevated outlook reaches east towards the city and west across the west end. a guest cloakroom and built-in storage complete this floor.
the three bedrooms are arranged on the level above. set beside the double-height void, the exceptionally generous principal bedroom has an extensive dressing area and an ensuite shower room with twin basins. internal glazing allows the room to share the living area’s remarkable outlook while curtains provide privacy when required. two further bedrooms and two bath or shower rooms sit on the opposite side of the floor, alongside a separate store.
residents benefit from lift access, a porter, cctv and an additional storage room within the building. betterton street lies moments from seven dials, where narrow streets converge around the historic sundial monument and are lined with independent boutiques, restaurants and cafés. covent garden’s theatres, neal’s yard, the royal opera house and the restaurants of soho are all within easy walking distance, while nearby stations provide swift connections across london.
