Bermondsey Street, London, SE1

This extraordinary Grade II-listed early Georgian house was built in the early 1720’s and is quietly located amidst the shops and cafes of Bermondsey Street, with an interior retaining many of the original Georgian features and complimented with a private roof terrace.With an interior modelled to celebrate its heritage, there is particular attention to the original Georgian features such as exposing beams, plaster, eaves and brickwork, combined with the finest contemporary craftsmanship.

The house is accessed discreetly from Bermondsey Street from an understated façade alongside the neighbouring ground-floor office space occupied by a media company. The wood-panelled frontage provides a private entrance way leading to the upper floors. On the first floor, the front room currently used as a home office would also be a lovely sitting room, has exposed floorboards, an original fireplace and 2 large sash windows, with original wooden shutters, overlook Bermondsey Street.

Opposite, is the large open-plan kitchen and dining room which is showcases the sympathetic  renovation with original dark oak boards underfoot, while a bespoke, built-in dining table of reclaimed oak is positioned to one side. The kitchen has a large gas Aga, with an additional electric hob, with steel splash-back and stainless steel open-shelves. A carefully designed peninsula unit with full-size Victorian sink creates a clever separation between the dining room and breakfast bar. Beyond is a living room, under a striking pitched rood with exposed beams. With lime plaster walls, this comfortable living space has glazed doors which open onto the private roof terrace ideal as outdoor dining area.

The master bedroom on the 2nd floor is at the rear of the house with wood-panelled en-suite shower room, featuring a hard carved wooden sink. The panelling conceals a sizeable amount of storage space.  The remainder of this floor is occupied by a large recently renovated family bathroom with free-standing bath, walk-in shower, beautiful rust-coloured tiles on one side, a restored-brick hearth and a further hand-carved wooden sink. The third floor is occupied by 2 further double bedrooms. These rooms have exposed plaster walls, fitted storage spaces, wood panelling and exposed beams. One of the rooms has an ingenious staircase concealed in the built shelving and leads to the mezzanine in the loft ideal as a further sleeping area or playroom. A skylight over the landing on the 3rd floor provides access to an additional roof garden. Although mostly owned by a neighbour, there is an informal agreement to use. From here, there is a spectacular view of the Shard and the city skyline beyond.

The vibrant Bermondsey Street now locally known as Bermondsey Village, is synonymous with an ever growing international food scene. The excellent array of restaurants includes Jose's Tapas bar and Pizarro restaurant, Angela Hartnett's Café Murano, Casse-Croute, Baccala and a host of others to suit every taste. The street is known for its eclectic mix of boutiques, gastro pubs and bars, and also the home of the renowned White Cube Art Gallery. Nearby Bermondsey Square has the weekly antiques market. The City is accessible by walking over Tower Bridge. London Bridge station (Overground, National Rail, Jubilee and Northern lines) is within easy reach, as is London Bridge City Pier offering a TFL River Bus service.