Waterfront flats by Tower Bridge: glass-wrapped homes near iconic landmark include penthouses with vast terraces

Two interconnecting 11-storey blocks overlooking historic London landmarks have homes for sale from £1.79 million.
David Spittles19 August 2019

Tower Bridge celebrates its 125th birthday this year.

When it opened in 1894, the bridge loomed over the greatest port on the planet.

London’s population had swollen to more than five million, and its docks were stuffed full of working warehouses that were busy receiving foods and other goods from across the globe.

Today, few homes are closer to this architectural masterpiece than those at Landmark Place.

This waterfront scheme lies between listed former Billingsgate fish market and the Tower of London on the north bank of the Thames, and offers modern apartments with spectacular views.

Comprising a pair of interconnecting blocks rising to 11 storeys, more than 80 per cent of the buildings is wrapped in glass, with architectural inspiration drawn from Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Pavilion, a modernist masterpiece known for its simple form and use of extravagant materials.

The 165 Landmark Place apartments include penthouses with vast roof terraces.

Glazing wraps around the corners of the buildings, widening the vista from double-aspect flats with recessed balconies.

From £1.79 million: Landmark Place includes four penthouse suites with vast roof terraces

An archaeological dig of the site revealed evidence of old Roman baths, a forerunner of the glass-encased spa complex that developer Barratt has installed.

There is also a residents lounge, business suite, cinema room and 24-hour concierge.

Prices range from £1,799,995 to £10.75 million. One apartment on the market for £2,499,999 comes with a £250,000 stamp duty and furniture incentive package. Call 0330 0574049.