By 1960, the site had been cleared to make way for Leon House,
the iconic modernist office building designed by architects Tribich,
Liefer & Starkin. An extensive piece of artwork by renowned post-
war sculptor and artist, William Mitchell, was commissioned as
part of the building’s fabric. The unlisted artwork was uncovered
when work began on refurbishing the former office block, where
it had been hidden for over a decade. The extensive relief design
in concrete takes its form on the building’s principal structural
column and now takes pride of place in the reception lobby, on
each of the 20 floors and the entire stairwell.
Following the refurbishment works, Leon House now truly reaps
the benefit of its central location. The spacious rooftop terrace
features stunning 360° views of the Croydon skyline, and the
spectacular views can also be experienced from the apartment
and the comfort of the bedroom thanks to the inclusion of floor
to ceiling windows.
Eggshell colouring and subtle matt finish on the walls create
an understated, luxurious feel to every room, with the soft, cut
pile carpets in the bedroom making every step feel effortless.
Designed to the highest specification: from the sleek designed
open plan kitchen/living area to the bespoke vanity units and
walk-in wardrobes, each home is urban living at its best.
Prices range from £348,000 for the one-bedroom apartments
and from £438,000 for the two-bedroom apartments and are
available with the government’s Help To Buy initiative.
A spokesperson from FI Real Estate Management said:
“Leon House has been a part of Croydon’s skyline for over 50
years. Its iconic status has stood the test of time and it has been
an honour to be part of its conservation and restoration.
“Being able to utilise Permitted Development Rights (PDR)
helped us to breathe new life into Leon House. We recognised
the unique opportunity to convert the former offices into
desirable homes, but wanted to do this in a manner that was
befitting of its heritage and sympathetic in its design.
“With the new retail, dining and office developments opening
nearby and the excellent transport links to central London and
the South East, Croydon is continuing on through an exciting
transformation process. We are proud that Leon House has
bolstered its position as the heart of this up and coming area.”
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FOLLOWING THE REFURBISHMENT WORKS,
LEON HOUSE NOW TRULY REAPS THE
BENEFIT OF ITS CENTRAL LOCATION.