The former depository of Harrods, a riverside Grade I listed building in Barnes, has been turned into luxury apartments and re-named 'Harrods Village'.
Harrods Estates are selling the penthouse apartment in the gated development which is a substantial 5,910ft in size. On site is a 25m swimming pool and a gymnasium for residents and there is 24-hour security.
The apartment has four bedrooms, a Smallbone kitchen, open plan dining room and reception and a decked terrace.
Harrods Village in Barnes SW13
Harrods Village overlooks the Thames and is within walking distnce of the London Wetlands centre.
Guide price: £6.5m through Harrods Estates (020 7893 8933)
For those who want to be a little closer to the store, a delightful lateral penthouse located on the top two floors of a pair of houses in Hans Place is on the market.
The property has direct lift access, a double reception room and three bedroom suites. Hans place is located just off Pont Street behind Harrods and is within walking distance of the many amenities of the area.
Drawing room of Hans Place penthouse, SW1
The lease is of approximately 996 years.
Guide price: £3,25m through Knight Frank (020 7591 8600)
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