New homes in Wapping: long-delayed refit of historic wharf brings 31 riverside flats with roof-terrace views to East London

Wapping seems to be stuck in time while dramatic change takes place in other Docklands districts. And this is part of its allure.

Close to the Square Mile, nowhere else in east London matches its charm and authenticity - Georgian St Katharine’s Dock and the cobbled high street with its listed warehouses and famous inns named after local brigands such as Captain Kidd; even the gallows gibbet at Execution Dock remains.

The upgraded East London line has given Wapping a fillip, and a long-delayed refurbishment of an historic wharf right next to the train station brings 31 stylish, open-plan apartments with full-height windows, exposed brick walls and oak floors.

As well as a grand entrance foyer there is a private communal roof terrace and street level commercial space. Prices start at £1.3m for big two-bedroom flats with balconies facing the Thames. The 1,905 sq ft penthouse costs £2.5m. Call Galliard on 020 770 2136.