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Buy of the week: Putney Hill, SW15
This glossy new apartment just off Putney Hill has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus a bright open-plan reception space with floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular skyline views.
Out of town: Wigginton, Oxfordshire
This three-bedroom Grade II-listed thatch in the pretty village of Wigginton, near Banbury, is a tempting package of beams, wood burners and cottage gardens.
Life-changer: Tiverton, Devon
A five-bedroom house set in a valley at Cheriton Fitzpaine, Tiverton, surrounded by farmland and sweeping gardens, with B&B potential and a garage block ripe for conversion.
East Grinstead spotlight
East Grinstead in West Sussex is 30 miles south of the capital in the High Weald. The town's exclusive gated estates attract celebrity home buyers such as Tom Cruise, while London families are drawn to the area's good mix of period homes and modern flats.-
Buy of the week: Putney Hill, SW15
This glossy new apartment just off Putney Hill has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus a bright open-plan reception space with floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular skyline views. -
Out of town: Wigginton, Oxfordshire
This three-bedroom Grade II-listed thatch in the pretty village of Wigginton, near Banbury, is a tempting package of beams, wood burners and cottage gardens. -
Life-changer: Tiverton, Devon
A five-bedroom house set in a valley at Cheriton Fitzpaine, Tiverton, surrounded by farmland and sweeping gardens, with B&B potential and a garage block ripe for conversion.
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Hot homes: riverside warehouse conversions
By Kristy Gray
Smart warehouse conversions appeal to Londoners because they offer flexible living space - and plenty of it - plus natural light. Many of the capital’s Victorian storehouses, granaries and factories have been transformed into adaptable live-work homes in prime locations along the banks of the Thames.Many of these striking apartments are full of historic character detail, retaining the original exposed brickwork and chunky beams, while dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, contemporary fittings and design features ensure these homes are ideal for modern living.
Take a look inside some of London’s most iconic warehouse conversions as we take a property tour east along the river, from Shad Thames and Wapping to Woolwich.
Shad Thames: two-bedroom riverside penthouse
This two-bedroom penthouse is at one of Shad Thames' most iconic warehouse conversions, Tea Trade Wharf. The large, open reception room and main bedroom have floor-to-ceiling windows and private terraces with views of the City skyline. The building also has secure parking, 24-hour porterage, a pool and a gym.
£1.5 million: a two-bedroom penthouse at Tea Trade Wharf, 26 Shad Thames, London SE1
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This two-bedroom penthouse is at one of Shad Thames' most iconic warehouse conversions, Tea Trade Wharf. The large, open reception room and main bedroom have floor-to-ceiling windows and private terraces with views of the City skyline. The building also has secure parking, 24-hour porterage, a pool and a gym.
£1.5 million: a two-bedroom penthouse at Tea Trade Wharf, 26 Shad Thames, London SE1
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Wapping: three-bedroom penthouse apartment
Set within a Victorian conversion on the banks of the Thames, this 2,188sq ft apartment combines hi-spec interior features with original warehouse charm, from exposed brickwork and beams to arched windows and wood floors. The large open-plan reception room has a juliette balcony and easily fits a dining area as well as the kitchen, plus there's a study area, an en-suite main bedroom, a second bathroom and private parking.
£2.5 million: a three-bedroom apartment at Oliver's Wharf, 64 Wapping High Street, London E1
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Set within a Victorian conversion on the banks of the Thames, this 2,188sq ft apartment combines hi-spec interior features with original warehouse charm, from exposed brickwork and beams to arched windows and wood floors. The large open-plan reception room has a juliette balcony and easily fits a dining area as well as the kitchen, plus there's a study area, an en-suite main bedroom, a second bathroom and private parking.
£2.5 million: a three-bedroom apartment at Oliver's Wharf, 64 Wapping High Street, London E1
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Woolwich: new-build one-bedroom flat
The Warehouse No. 1 Street is the latest phase at the Royal Arsenal Riverside development on the Thames in Woolwich. This one-bedroom flat has an open-plan living area with a warehouse feel - thanks to the exposed brickwork - and a private balcony. There's also a gym, 24-hour concierge and a Thames Clipper on-site pier which makes river commuting appealing.
£252,500: one-bedroom flat at The Warehouse, No. 1 Street, Woolwich SE18
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The Warehouse No. 1 Street is the latest phase at the Royal Arsenal Riverside development on the Thames in Woolwich. This one-bedroom flat has an open-plan living area with a warehouse feel - thanks to the exposed brickwork - and a private balcony. There's also a gym, 24-hour concierge and a Thames Clipper on-site pier which makes river commuting appealing.
£252,500: one-bedroom flat at The Warehouse, No. 1 Street, Woolwich SE18
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Wapping: Victorian warehouse conversion
With more than 2,000sq ft, this exceptionally large apartment is within a riverside Victorian warehouse conversion overlooking Wapping High Street. There is currently one bedroom and a dressing room, however with planning consent, the space could be flexible enough to add another bedroom and bathroom.
£995,000: one-bedroom flat in Wapping High Street, London E1
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With more than 2,000sq ft, this exceptionally large apartment is within a riverside Victorian warehouse conversion overlooking Wapping High Street. There is currently one bedroom and a dressing room, however with planning consent, the space could be flexible enough to add another bedroom and bathroom.
£995,000: one-bedroom flat in Wapping High Street, London E1
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Rotherhithe Village: two-bedroom warehouse apartment
This two-bedroom apartment at Hope Wharf is within a converted warehouse building on the Thames in historic Rotherhithe Village. Original features have been retained thoughout, including restored beams and exposed brickwork in the living/dining area and fitted kitchen. Rotherhithe and Canada Water Overground stations are nearby.
£399,995: two-bedroom flat at Hope Wharf, London SE16
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This two-bedroom apartment at Hope Wharf is within a converted warehouse building on the Thames in historic Rotherhithe Village. Original features have been retained thoughout, including restored beams and exposed brickwork in the living/dining area and fitted kitchen. Rotherhithe and Canada Water Overground stations are nearby.
£399,995: two-bedroom flat at Hope Wharf, London SE16
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