Arriving to the market for the first time in 25 years, this property forms part of Pier Head, two elegant terraces of Georgian houses, overlooking the River Thames.
Set within the Pier Head Conservation Area, the property — now on the market via Savills with a guide price of £2.95 million — is a unique chance to own a slice of London’s history in an idyllic riverside location.
In the early 19th century, John Rennie’s London Docks in Wapping was completed and given a 21-year monopoly of all imports of tobacco, rice, wine and brandy (except for those from the ‘East’ and ‘West Indies’).
Such an importation of wealth required the construction of two dock officials’ houses on either side to the entrance, which have remained unchanged for almost 200 years. They were designed by architect Daniel Asher Alexander and built in 1811.
One of the houses contained within has come to the market for the first time in 25 years, offering buyers the chance to own a slice of history by living in a Grade II-listed freehold house, with four bedrooms and more than 2,000sq ft of living space by the Thames.
This versatile home benefits from eight main rooms spread over four floors, as well as a generous attic, roof terrace (with views of the River Thames and Oliver’s Wharf) and rear patio.
Plenty of original features remain, such as high ceilings, sash windows, fireplaces and an open-well staircase.
Buyers will also benefit from the generous riverside garden, (which was transformed into a garden in 1969 after the closure of the London Docks) which is privately owned and maintained by the residents’ management company, as well as a beach that is revealed twice a day at low tide.
The property is located on a garden square in Wapping with Tower Bridge and St Katharine Docks situated just half a mile away.
There are plenty of riverside walks to enjoy, pubs, restaurants, historic cobbled street and interesting architecture to soak up. Access to Canary Wharf (under three miles) and The City (just under two miles) can be gained via foot, bus or train.
The Georgian Property in Pier Head is currently on the market via Savills with a guide price of £2.95 million — see more pictures or enquire with the agent for further details.
Credit: Strutt and Parker
Best country houses for sale this week
An irresistible West Country cottage and a magnificent Cumbrian country house make our pick of the finest country houses for
-
Graham Norton's elegant East London home hits the market, and it's just as wonderful as you would expectThe four-bedroom home in Wapping should be studied for how well it uses two separate spaces to create a home of immense character and utility.
-
Sign of the times: In the age of the selfie, what’s happening to the humble autograph?When Ringo Starr announced that he was no longer going to sign anything, he kickstarted a celebrity movement that coincided with the advent of the camera phone and selfie. Rob Crossan asks whether, in today’s world, the selfie holds more clout than an autograph?
-
Graham Norton's elegant East London home hits the market, and it's just as wonderful as you would expect
The four-bedroom home in Wapping should be studied for how well it uses two separate spaces to create a home of immense character and utility.
-
About time: The fastest and slowest moving housing markets revealedNew research by Zoopla has shown where it's easy to sell and where it will take quite a while to find a buyer.
-
A wisteria clad hall built by one of the founders of the Bank of EnglandCome for the history of Old Hall. Stay for the interesting interiors.
-
A gorgeous Scottish cottage with contemporary interiors on the bonny banks of the River TayCarnliath on the edge of Strathtay is a delightful family home set in sensational scenery.
-
Six rural properties with space, charm and endless views, as seen in Country LifeWe take a look at some of the best houses to come to the market via Country Life in the past week.
-
380 acres and 90 bedrooms on the £25m private island being sold by one of Britain's top music producersStormzy, Rihanna and the Rolling Stones are just a part of the story at Osea Island, a dot on the map in the seas off Essex.
-
A home cinema, tasteful interiors and 65 acres of private parkland hidden in an unassuming lodge in KentNorth Lodge near Tonbridge may seem relatively simple, but there is a lot more than what meets the eye.
-
A rare opportunity to own a family home on Vanbrugh Terrace, one of London's finest streetsThis six-bedroom Victorian home sits right on the start line of the London Marathon, with easy access to Blackheath and Greenwich Park.
