High above Shoreditch in a former furniture factory, this one-bedroom duplex penthouse to rent feels like the home of well-travelled collectors, with a roof garden looking out over the City.

The kitchen feels built for guests who cook. Stainless-steel worktops, a gas hob set into the island and a chequer-plate splashback suit the building’s industrial past, while painted brick and a vibrant shelf of glassware lend warmth. A breakfast bar looks across to the living space; at the far end, a long dining table with leather chairs seats eight comfortably.

A staircase leads up to a glass-walled garden room, set up as a study with an antique desk should work or creative pursuits call. There’s also a daybed for lounging or overnight guests.

Glass slides back on both sides to connect the terrace: a decked suntrap for all seasons. There’s a dining table for six, a bistro table set for morning coffee and lights for when the sun goes down. The view takes in the towers of the City to the south and treetops to the north.

The bedroom is restful with whitewashed brick, beams overhead and twin sash windows dressed in floral curtains. Reading lights and floor-to-ceiling wardrobes make it an easy room to settle into. The neighbouring bathroom is equally calming, with blush-pink walls, a deep tub and separate glass-screened shower.