From the front, this Georgian terraced house is no different from other historic terraced houses found throughout the city. However, the shared waterfront gardens and beach, and more than 200 years of rich history, make it an “incredibly rare” property that will captivate shoppers. James Fisher is watching.
Brought to the market for the first time in 25 years, this property is part of Pier Head, two elegant terraced Georgian houses overlooking the River Thames.
Now listed for sale through Savills at an estimated price of £2.95 million, this Pier Head Conservation property is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of London history in an idyllic riverside location.
In the early 19th century, John Rennie’s London docks at Wapping were completed and he was granted a 21-year monopoly on all imports of tobacco, rice, wine and brandy (excluding imports from the “East” and “West Indies”).
This importation of wealth necessitated the construction of two houses of port officials on either side of the entrance, which remained unchanged for nearly 200 years. They were designed by architect Daniel Asher Alexander and built in 1811.
One of the homes it contains is on the market for the first time in 25 years, offering buyers the chance to own a piece of history while living in a Grade II Listed Freehold Home with four bedrooms and over 2,000 sq. ft. living quarters on the Thames.
This versatile home has eight main rooms spread over four floors, plus a spacious attic, roof terrace (with views of the Thames and Oliver’s Landing) and backyard.
Many of the original features remain, such as high ceilings, casement windows, fireplaces and an open-pit staircase.
Buyers will also benefit from a large waterfront garden (which was converted to a garden in 1969 after the closing of the London Docks), which is privately owned and maintained by a tenant management company, and the beach, which opens twice a day. day at low tide.
Situated on Wapping Square, this hotel is just 800 meters from Tower Bridge and St Catherine’s Docks.
There are plenty of riverside walks, pubs, restaurants, historic cobbled streets and interesting architecture to soak up. Canary Wharf (less than three miles) and the City (just under two miles) can be reached on foot, by bus or train.
Georgian property in Pier Head is currently listed for sale through Savills with an estimated price of £2.95 million – see more photos or contact the agent for more information.
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