Who owns the St Pancras Chambers apartment?
Lily Cole
Pancras railway station is a two-bedroom apartment that retains many original features. Owned by famously flame-haired British fashion model-turned-actress-and-entrepreneur Lily Cole, the roughly 1,600-square-foot flat is available through Sotheby’s International Realty at about $6.2 million.
What was St Pancras Chambers?
Pancras Chambers is a complex of 67 individually designed apartments carved out of the interior of George Gilbert Scott’s gothic Grade 1 masterpiece fronting London’s Euston Road. The apartments occupy the top five floors of this magnificent building, which began its life in 1873.
Who lives in the St Pancras Chambers?
But now its owner, model and actress Lily Cole, stands to make a profit of more than £3 million on the meticulously restored property – after putting it up for sale for £4.6 million.
Who built St Pancras station?
George Gilbert Scott
William Henry Barlow
St Pancras International/Architects
How old is St Pancras?
At the same time, the upper floors of the original building were redeveloped as 68 apartments by the Manhattan Loft Corporation. The St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel opened on 14 March 2011 to guests; however, the formal Grand Opening was on 5 May – exactly 138 years after its original opening in 1873.
How many platforms does St Pancras station have?
15
St Pancras railway station
| St Pancras | |
|---|---|
| Station code | STP, SPX, QQS (IATA) |
| DfT category | A (mainline platforms) C1 (Thameslink platforms) |
| Number of platforms | 15 |
| Accessible | Yes |
When was St Pancras built?
1868St Pancras International / Construction started
St. Pancras station opened in 1868 and is one of the wonders of Victorian engineering. Along with the former Midland Grand Hotel, it is a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic architecture and one of the most elegant stations in the World.
Who built St Pancras?
What is St Pancras famous for?
St Pancras has retained a reputation of having one of the most recognisable facades of all the London termini, and known as the “cathedral of the railways”. In Britain’s 100 Best Railway Stations by Simon Jenkins, the station was one of only ten to be awarded five stars.