A bright and spacious one bedroom 4th floor flat offered for sale by porters estate agents in this sought-after Art Deco development called Du Cane Court, the flat boats a large double bedroom with wardrobes and a reception room with full width windows. Du Cane Court is located 250 metres from Balham Northern line tube/mainlineContinueContinue reading “Du Cane Court Balham SW17 Video tour”
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The Most Beautiful McDonald’s in the World is in Australia
This Art Deco Gem is now a McDonald’s and is in Clifton Hill, Melbourne, Australia and “We’re Lovin’ It’ https://www.instagram.com/p/BlzvWXRjdVy/ The McDonald’s restaurant in Clifton Hill, Melbourne is quite possibly the most beautiful McDonald’s in the world. I’m not sure but perhaps we should have a poll? It’s certainly better than the Maccas onContinueContinue reading “The Most Beautiful McDonald’s in the World is in Australia”
Don’t live in Beautiful Art Deco Du Cane Court but want to see inside?
The wonders of technology and social media mean many of the residents of Du Cane Court have shared pictures of the inside of this stunning 1930’s building on Balham High Road in South London. https://www.instagram.com/p/BduqySrFjQ6/?taken-at=538643648 From the wonders of the balustrades to the original art deco features. https://www.instagram.com/p/BlbaOBDgK5u/?taken-at=538643648 https://www.instagram.com/p/BdpkHWjAXSx/?taken-at=538643648 https://www.instagram.com/p/BlbYmX5gES6/?taken-at=538643648 https://www.instagram.com/p/BlOBSNmAboJ/?taken-at=538643648 https://www.instagram.com/p/BlbZJ8zAFsX/?taken-at=538643648 Even the utilitarianContinueContinue reading “Don’t live in Beautiful Art Deco Du Cane Court but want to see inside?”
A glimpse inside a studio flat in Du Cane Court
Porters Estate agents have a bright south facing studio flat that has been refurbished within the last 12 months to a very high standard. update – sold
🍽️ A Glimpse into History: The Original Du Cane Court Restaurant 🍽️
Nestled within the iconic Du Cane Court building in Balham, London, the original Du Cane Court restaurant holds a special place in the history and culinary heritage of the area. With its elegant atmosphere, delectable cuisine, and warm hospitality, the restaurant became a beloved gathering spot for residents and visitors alike. The original Du CaneContinueContinue reading “🍽️ A Glimpse into History: The Original Du Cane Court Restaurant 🍽️”
Du Cane Court paved the way for today’s build to rent
The recent wave of build to rent schemes, which boast modern interiors and luxury facilities, have hit the headlines as being innovative new developments. specification with interiors ahead of their time. Every apartment boasted its very own electric clock and radio and a resident manager lived on the premises in order to attend to theContinueContinue reading “Du Cane Court paved the way for today’s build to rent”
Exploring Balham’s Hidden Gems: From Post Office to Cinemas, Discover the Unique Stops on This Fascinating Walk
London Postcode Walks apparently inspired by “the Ladies who Bus” who have travelled London one bus route at a time, and building on the work they have done to become a walking tour guide, this blog is about walking London one postcode at a time. There are over 100 London postcode districts so that shouldContinueContinue reading “Exploring Balham’s Hidden Gems: From Post Office to Cinemas, Discover the Unique Stops on This Fascinating Walk”
Legends say that this Art Deco apartment building almost became Hitler’s British headquarters.
Atlas Obscura have written another article including the myth that Hitler wanted Du Cane Court as his UK HQ. Excerpt: Du Cane Court is a strikingly beautiful Art Deco apartment building in Balham, South London. It opened in 1937 with 676 apartments, making it one of the largest blocks of flats to be found anywhereContinueContinue reading “Legends say that this Art Deco apartment building almost became Hitler’s British headquarters.”
The Service Lift at Du Cane Court
The Service Lift at Du Cane Court The Service Lift in Du Cane Court is open to residents and tradesmen for moving into or out of apartments or moving equipment that should not be taken into the passenger lifts. Service lift opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm Saturday 8am to 4pm
A glimpse inside a 2 bedroom flat in Balham’s Du Cane Court
F33 in Du Cane Court was last sold in December 2015 for £475,000 which is a far cry from what it was bought for back in 2003 so the most recent sale was good for the owner. More details of the history of this flat are available on zoopla.