Long and Waterson

Long&Waterson is a striking, new mixed-use scheme comprising three buildings set in a tranquil section of Shoreditch, completed by the IGI Group, a long-established real estate. The firm undertook a complex renovation and conversion of an old, industrial warehouse complex with workshops and artisan studios, which are transformed into lofts and apartments. Built in 1958 within the key intersection of Hackney Road and Old Street, in a conservation area, these historical buildings housed traditional London crafts - from carpentry and furniture making to handmade leather goods. Later, the site was a place for fashion designers, artists and photographers.

The new urban site retains the distinctive 1950s windows and raw brick walls, both details implemented in the design of the new buildings. The Waterson Building is the new addition to the site, whilst The Long Street represents the beautifully renovated old building + two floors of newly built apartment additions featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic city views. 

Local area

Long&Waterson is well positioned between Shoreditch and Hoxton and only a short walk away from the City of London. Haggerston Park and Columbia Street flower market are nearby as well as several hip restaurants, food and flower markets and artisan food shops. Further afield are London Fields and Victoria Park with access to an attractive cycle and walking path along the Regent’s Canal.

Transport links

Hoxton, Old Street and Liverpool Street for Overground and National Rail services.

Norther line Underground runs from Old Street station.

The area is serviced by 11 bus routes.

Apartments

Long&Waterson comprises approx. 119 leasehold homes including studios, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments.

Internally, the apartments have clean, simple lines and the penthouses have floor-to-ceiling windows. The podium planed at the ground level represents an elevated communal space offering calm in a lively urban location. Ground and lower ground floors of The Waterson Building house amenities: a 24hr concierge, residents’ only gym, saunas, a cinema room and a sunken garden. The site’ s ambition is to form an urban oasis, a tranquil and welcoming place in a vibrant central London neighbourhood.

Varied in size and designed to make most of the natural daylight, one bedroom Long&Waterson homes are open-plan dwellings, combining the kitchen and reception room, and with light features and ample glazing. The refurbished apartments in the old building retain the original brickwork and window settings.  A timber decked terrace or balcony provides additional outside space for several ground and upper floor (4th & 5th) units.

Two bedroom Long&Waterson homes provide modern open plan living extending onto a private timber decked patio, terrace or balcony, depending on the building or the floor the apartment is set on. Apartments are either with two double bedrooms or, one double + one single bedroom.

Three bedroom Long&Waterson homes provide a large living accommodation often exciding 1,100 sq. ft. The additional outside space comes with most units on the ground and upper floors – 4th & 5th. The master suite is generously sized with excellent built-in wardrobe space and an ensuite bathroom.  

Features: bespoke Italian kitchens with light grey lacquered cabinetry, white worktops, integrated Miele appliances and a utility cupboard for a washer/ dryer. Porcelain tiled bathrooms floors, ceramic tiled walls and bespoke bathroom fixtures, electric underfloor heating, overhead and hand-held shower. With underfloor heating throughout and integrated comfort cooling.

Call  +44 (0)20 7247 3888 for further information about Long&Waterson rentals.