Double room with private balcony in The Cobalt Building, Barbican / Moorgate — £1,500 pcm
Spacious double bedroom available in a 2-bed flat on the 6th floor of The Cobalt Building, EC2Y. Looking for one professional flatmate to join my friendly current housemate (works in tech, in his mid-20s, tidy, sociable but respects quiet time).
The room
Genuinely large double ensuite — easily fits a king bed, full desk setup, wardrobe and chest of drawers with floor space to spare. Comes furnished with double bed, fitted wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk and chair. Private Juliet balcony with views over Bridgewater Square toward the Barbican Estate — gets good afternoon light. Carpeted, double-glazed, electric heating.
The flat
Separate living room with sofas, dining table and second balcony
Full kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine, oven, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave
Bathrooms with full-size bath and overhead shower, heated towel rail
Secure entry, lift access, well-maintained building
The location
Bridgewater Square, EC2Y — a quiet pocket between Barbican and Moorgate. Two minutes' walk to Barbican (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan), seven to Moorgate (Northern, Elizabeth Line — Liverpool Street in 2 mins, Canary Wharf in 12, Heathrow direct).
Walking distance to the City, Old Street, Shoreditch and Clerkenwell. Whitecross Street market round the corner, Waitrose and M&S nearby, the Barbican Centre on your doorstep for cinema, concerts and the conservatory.
The details
£1500 pcm rent
Bills included — (council tax, electricity, water, internet)
No deposit required
Available now
Minimum stay until 6 September 2026 (end of current tenancy); option to renew with the agent after that
No pets, no smoking inside
Couples considered (price unchanged)
Current tenant is moving out, so the room is available immediately. The flat and flatmate are both great — happy to answer questions on a call.
Viewings available this week, evenings or lunchtime. I’m looking to confirm someone as soon as possible, so please message with: move-in date, occupation, desired length of stay, and whether you’d like an in-person or video viewing
- Flat share
- Barbican
- EC2 Area info
- £1,500 pcm
- double En suite
Availability
- Available
- Available now
Extra cost
- Deposit
- £0.00
- Bills included?
- Yes
Amenities
- Furnishings
- Furnished
- Balcony/roof terrace
- Yes
- Disabled access
- Yes
- Living room
- shared
- Broadband included
- Yes
Current household
- # flatmates
- 1
- Total # rooms
- 2
- Smoker?
- No
- Any pets?
- No
- Occupation
- Professional
- Gender
- Male
New flatmate preferences
- Couples OK?
- Yes
- Smoking OK?
- No
- Pets suitable?
- No
- Occupation
- Available to all
- Gender
- No preference