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House, Pimlico, £2mn
Where On the north bank of the Thames between Chelsea and Vauxhall Bridges. Pimlico Tube station is within 15 minutes’ walk; Sloane Square about 20 minutes.
What A three-bedroom, Grade II-listed terraced house with 1,700 sq ft of living space across four floors and views across the river to Battersea Power Station.
Why The photographer Lord Snowdon described the house as a “late Regency haven of human-scale architecture” and its pretty, Italianate courtyard garden adds to the air of privacy in a city setting.
Who Winkworth
House, Isle of Dogs, £3.25mn
Where On the south-facing riverfront of the Isle of Dogs, a short walk from Island Gardens DLR and Greenwich Foot Tunnel.
What An eight-bedroom house built in the 1970s and Grade II-listed for its architectural significance. The original interiors have been retained, with designs by William Morris and Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and the house includes a two-bedroom annexe, roof terrace and detached garage.
Why The property faces maritime Greenwich, with views of the Cutty Sark and Old Royal Naval College.
Who Strutt & Parker
Penthouse, Millbank, £35mn
Where In Millbank, a riverside stretch of Westminster close to Lambeth Bridge and the Houses of Parliament.
What A duplex penthouse measuring more than 9,500 sq ft including a two-bedroom, two-bathroom guest apartment with its own living area and kitchen. The main apartment has a further three bedrooms — each with at least one bathroom — a games room, media room, private lift and a service kitchen in addition to the main kitchen. The centrepiece is a vast living and dining room with a vaulted ceiling and mezzanine level overlooking it. The building has a swimming pool, gym, spa, parking and concierge service.
Why The apartment is named after Viscountess Nancy Astor, who became the first woman to sit as an MP in the House of Commons in 1919, and its roof terrace has unobstructed views of the Palace of Westminster.
Who United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty
House, Chelsea, £9mn
Where On Cheyne Walk, which runs alongside the north bank of the Thames in Chelsea and is home to some of the capital’s most desirable boat moorings.
What Two terraced houses combined to make an eight-bedroom, five-bathroom property with more than 10,000 sq ft of living space. There is a courtyard at the centre of the ground floor, as well as a rear garden, balconies on two floors and patios to the front, facing the river.
Why The Grade II-listed building dates from the 18th century and was the last home of artist JMW Turner, who died there in 1851. Many of its historical features have been preserved in an opulent interior, including herringbone wooden floors, fireplaces and intricately detailed joinery.
Who Carter Jonas
Apartment, Battersea Park, £2.1mn
Where In Riverside One, a development on the South Bank of the Thames near Albert Bridge. The 200-acre Battersea Park is just a few minutes’ walk away along the river path and includes tennis courts and other sports facilities.
What A two-bedroom, seventh-floor apartment with more than 1500 sq ft of living space including two bathrooms, a dressing room and dedicated storage/utility area. Residents have access to a 24-hour concierge and underground parking (the apartment comes with two spaces).
Why The eight-storey building was designed by Foster + Partners, whose other work along the river in London includes City Hall and the Millennium Bridge.
Who Knight Frank
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