York Square, Limehouse, E14

An elegant mid terraced Georgian four-bedroom four story period town house of 1,382 square feet (128.4 square metres) located on the South side of York Square with a south facing private rear garden.
Probate has recently been granted; this property has been a family home for a generation. Although this property is dated, it is generally in good condition throughout offering lots of potential for improvement.

A sought-after location in York Square, a delightful period Square, the heart of the York Square Conservation area. This property was last sold in 1991, it has been well maintained, has gas central heating, four bedrooms a lounge a fitted kitchen, a bathroom a cellar room, a good-sized garden with a brick built shed. For disclosure, the sliding sash box window in the top rear facing bedroom is in poor condition.

The property has retained its period character with features which include a brick facade, a mansard roof, sliding Georgian box sash windows, high ceilings, fire breasts, an original staircase, and a tall chimney stack.

Accommodation 

Located on the South terrace of York square. This house is 1,382 internal square feet, including the cellar, has four floors, four bedrooms, one reception room, a kitchen dinner, a bathroom on the lower ground floor, a utility space, and the cellar room. 

The front door opens directly onto the square; the front is north facing with pleasant views across the square.
There is an entrance hallway with a doorway to the kitchen, which is fitted, has the gas boiler and a rear facing sash window. The living room has a front facing window overlooking the square and a fire breast.

From the hallway the stairs at the rear, go down to a half landing with a back door into the rear garden.

The fenced rear garden of approximately 420 square feet has just been cut back; there is a patio next to the house with a timber shed. A path with four steps rising, with three terraced levels either side, to a brick built shed that spans the width of the rear of the garden and is 4.8 X 1.6 metres. An ideal garden for those with green fingers. 

The lower ground floor has a large bathroom with a shower, basin, and WC with a window to the rear. There is a utility space with a butler sink and a good-sized cellar room. The fuse board is in the lower hallway.

The first floor has the master bedroom with two tall sash windows overlooking the square, with a chimney breast and a storage cupboard. The second double bedroom has a sash window that overlooks the rear garden, a cupboard, and some shelving.

The second floor is the mansard roof level with another large front facing bedroom with a sash window and chimney breast. There is a separate WC with a basin. The fourth bedroom has a rear facing sash window (in poor condition).

There is a loft hatch on the top landing.


History and availability 

Possibly built between 1825 and 1869.
This house was last sold in 1991.
Probate was granted on the 28th of January 2026.
Sold with vacant possession and no onward chain.

Viewing strictly by appointment with sole agents Look Property, please contact us now to book your appointment. 

Tenure: Freehold 
EPC: Band D
Council Tax: Band F

York Square area description

York Square is a peaceful residential setting tucked away in Limehouse, within the borough of Tower Hamlets. Forming part of the well-established Mercers Estate, the square offers a sense of community and greenery while remaining close to the energy and convenience of Docklands living.

The Mercers Estate takes its name from the historic Worshipful Company of Mercers, reflecting the area’s deep connections to the City and its trading past. Built to provide quality housing for local families following the wartime rebuilding of the East End, the estate has developed into a friendly and established neighbourhood known for its character and strong sense of community. Its setting and atmosphere evoke the traditional East End spirit often associated with stories popularised by EastEnders.

York Square itself offers a calm, residential feel, centred around a pleasant green space that residents can enjoy year-round. It is ideal for those seeking a quieter pocket of London while remaining within easy reach of the capital’s key business and leisure destinations. There are two public houses on opposite corners of the square, The Queen's Head" pub, which is noted in local lore as having hosted the Queen Mother and has a cosy, traditional East End feel. The other is The Old Ship, also with a cosy feel and food and some live music.

The location is particularly convenient, with excellent transport connections nearby. Limehouse DLR station is just around the corner. Canary Wharf is within easy walking distance, providing access to major employment hubs, shopping centres, restaurants, and fast links across London via Jubilee line and DLR services. The Limehouse Basin is also close by, offering attractive waterside walks, cafés, and a reminder of the area’s rich maritime heritage.

With the City and central London easily accessible, York Square combines practicality with lifestyle appeal. Residents benefit from a well-connected location, local amenities on the doorstep, and a welcoming neighbourhood atmosphere that makes everyday living both convenient and enjoyable.