Move into 'Muppets HQ': Camden penthouse formerly home to Jim Henson's studio is for sale

The Henson building is famed for lovable and enduring characters from Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock and The Muppets.
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Jess Denham20 June 2018

A penthouse in the building that was home to Jim Henson's puppet workshop is on sale for £5.5m.

The former London studio of the creator of Kermit the Frog is on Oval Road in the heart of bustling Camden Town in north London. It was converted into 46 apartments by Londonewcastle in 2010.

With four-bedrooms and five-bathrooms, The Penthouse at The Henson offers over 3,500sq ft of living space across two floors. There is a further 2,000sq ft outside on four sheltered terraces, overlooking Regent’s Canal. One is currently being used as an outdoor gym.

Each of the bedrooms feature high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows giving them a bright and spacious feel.

Upstairs, an open-plan second floor – brimming with bespoke artwork – has a state-of-the-art kitchen and plenty of room for entertaining. Guests can wander onto the wraparound terrace and take in fabulous views of the London skyline.

Survey the skyline: the penthouse has 2,000sq ft of outside space

There are wooden floors throughout, two designated parking spaces and a 24-hour concierge service included in the sale.

The history of Creature Shop

Creature Shop moved into the old warehouse in the Nineties after the death of founder Jim Henson, who had been approached by George Lucas in the Seventies to play the character of Yoda but declined. 

Jim’s son Brian took over, with major projects including The Muppet Christmas Carol and the Oscar-winning Babe.

Hollywood came calling and a further location in Burbank opened, where characters for the TV series Dinosaurs and films like The Flintstones and Where the Wild Things Are were born.

Mark Pollack, founding director at Aston Chase, who are marketing the property, said: “The famous creations which were produced at the Creature Shop will forever remain iconic for millions of people.

“The Penthouse at The Henson radiates the creativity and craftsmanship of the workshop which has now been transformed into a contemporary living space with exceptional finishes and specification. Located in the uber-cool borough of Camden, The Penthouse at The Henson is completely unique.”

Rosy Khalastchy, consultant at joint agents Beauchamp Estates, described it as a tribute to the creativity of Henson’s studio.

The Henson is just a few minutes’ walk from Camden Town Tube station and Primrose Hill Village with its independent cafes, bars, restaurants and shops. Open green space is plentiful thanks to Primrose Hill itself and the buzz of the West End is close by.

For more details, call Beauchamp Estates on 020 8012 1499 or Aston Chase on 020 7724 4724.

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