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While this Clerkenwell warehouse conversion might have only just gone on the market, it’s likely that you’ve seen the inside before.
The property on Dingley Place has been used in the filming of numerous TV shows, including Fleabag and Killing Eve.
This truly unique home, which boasts over 2,000 square feet of space, comprises of the ground and lower ground floor of a building that was once an art gallery.
It was used as the home of one of Fleabag’s romantic entanglements in the show’s first series, while, in Killing Eve, it served as Constantine’s London flat.
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It’s also appeared as the flat of the drug-addict friend in Catastrophe and the home of Rupert Penry-Jones’ character in Silk. Other credits include House of the Dragon and Urban Myth.
It’s easy to see why this warehouse conversion is such a popular destination for camera crews. The interiors blend natural elements, like stone and wood, with the high ceilings, exposed brickwork and striking steel columns of its industrial past.
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“It’s made up of four different materials: translucent panels, concrete, glass and MDF, and it all flows together,” says current owner Simon Grantley. “The people who lived here before me owned an MDF factory so there is bespoke MDF in the kitchen and bathroom and they’re designed to look similar… I’ve lived in Dingley Place for 16 years and have kept the walls and the fabric of the building. I like minimalism so the only thing I’ve done is minimise it a little.”
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“This unique warehouse conversion showcases Japanese-inspired interior design and open-plan living,” says Sebastian Toy, Head of Sales in Knight Frank’s Islington office. “Its versatile layout makes it ideal for a variety of uses and therefore comes as no surprise that it has attracted film and media attention in the past. Whether you’re seeking a creative workspace or a stylish home, this property is well suited to both.”
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The ground floor features an enormous open-plan living, kitchen and dining area with full-height, glazed sliding doors that open out onto a spacious courtyard garden. “I like to look out onto the patio in the evening. There’s a sense of space and in Clerkenwell there isn’t usually much space,” says Grantley.
This floor also has an adjacent office and another room with its own private entrance that could be used as a guest bedroom or home business. On the lower ground floor, which is accessed via a one-of-a-kind concrete spiral staircase, there’s a bedroom suite, adjoining bathroom and vaulted area which can be used as a reading nook.
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Grantley admits it’s weird seeing his home on TV. “We’ve had lots of filming here over the years – Amazon Prime, Netflix, all the BBC channels and Channel 4, but it’s still my home.”
He tends to stay out of the way of the stars, and sometimes has to move out for a few days if there’s too much disruption. He did, however, meet House of Dragon actress Olivia Cooke when she was filming.
As well as TV, the property has featured in numerous photoshoots with the likes of Emma Bunton, Ed Westwick, Michelle Keegan, Ambika Mod, James Nesbitt and Myleene Klass.
The property has also played host to several product launches: “Cadburys came in and changed everything in the house to the Cadburys colours for a product launch. We’ve also had Levis and Microsoft do product launches here. They usually take the house for 3 or 4 days and show the press their product.”
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As well as its unique interiors, Grantley puts the popularity of his home down to several practical factors: “I have several entrances so you’re straight into the house off the street, it’s central in London, the road outside Dingley Place has an old street look and it’s spacious enough inside for all the camera and film equipment.”
“Clerkenwell offers an ideal blend of rich history and vibrant creativity, and Dingley Place truly embodies that…. I anticipate strong interest, particularly from creative professionals who, like the current owner, might use the property to generate additional income. Alternatively, it’s perfect for someone seeking a distinctive east London apartment,” says Tom Willing from Savills’ Clerkenwell office.
