An apartment in one of Cardiff's most impressive listed buildings is on the market. The Bank is located in one of Cardiff Bay's former HSBC bank, and currently an apartment is up for sale in the iconic building for offers in excess of £349,950.
On the doorstep of Mermaid Quay, the two-bedroom apartment is one of just 15 residences situated in the Victorian Grade II former bank. The residences, completed in 2019, are described as having been "carefully crafted to enhance the elegant original features of the Victorian bathstone building, whilst incorporating modern, stylish design and functionality." In 2020, the million pound penthouse of the building with its own private lift went on the market.
The property, which is being advertised by CPS Homes, is comprised of two bedrooms, two bathrooms - including one ensuite - storage space, and an open-plan kitchen and living room. The "well-proportioned" open-plan kitchen and lounge area combines wood flooring and a floor-to-ceiling window looking out towards Cardiff City Centre.
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The bank on the corner of Bute Street and James Street in Cardiff Bay shut its doors in December 2014 and was transformed into The Bank development. Originally built for major coal exporters, the Cory Brothers, in 1874, the building was developed by Quin & Co into 15 apartments and a rooftop penthouse which was on the market for £1.2million.
The building had a whole new floor constructed on the roof to create the penthouse with panoramic views across Cardiff Bay and the city centre. The property includes an entrance hall furnished with an engineered oak floor and the apartment can be accessed via a lift or a period iron-railed staircase.
The apartment's kitchen features polished Quartz work surfaces, a breakfast bar, and contemporary handle-less units fitted with a range of integrated Neff appliances. The master bedroom, which has an ensuite bathroom designed by London designers CP Hart, includes fitted wardrobes, a wool mix carpet by Kersaint Kobb, and a period window.
The ensuite has been finished with bespoke tiling from Mandarin Stone, complete with feature wall and built-in LED lighting to ceiling recess and shelving. It also features an illuminated mirrored cabinet and underfloor heating. Owners of the apartment would also have the benefit of two years of paid parking at Q-Park for one vehicle, just a few moments walk away from the building.
