Hertsmere Road, London

Iconic Grade I listed warehouse conversion in Port East Apartments - West India Quay. Luxury residential living that remains symbolic of the once powerful East India spice trade.

A three-double-bedroom penthouse apartment, set over two floors measuring 1,502 sq. ft. The property enjoys 24 hour concierge, security, and lift access to two separate entrances.

The principal entrance opens into a large reception containing kitchen, dining and sitting room, ideal open space for entertaining. The original timber frame and broad plank floorboards exude character and charm. Inset to the eaves are two large windows, (south and west facing), providing views towards Cabot Square, Canary Wharf and The City of London.

A contemporary steel kitchen contains integrated appliances including: Neff branded fridge, freezer, over, four-bar electric hob with extractor hood, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer (Miele).

The sitting room accommodates large soft furnishings, coffee table, media system and fitted with air conditioning. Side eaves house space for home office use. All rooms are heated using electric radiators, with hot water from boiler and pressure cylinder.

A turning staircase leads to the fourth floor landing flowing onto three generous double bedrooms (two en suite) and family shower room.

The principal bedroom is south facing with half-moon crittall window overlooking the waterfront. The exposed brickwork and timber beams add much character and style. The room can accommodate a super king bed, chest of drawers and freestanding wardrobe. The en suite wet room has large format limestone effect tiles, open shower, vanity sink, lavatory, and heated towel rails.

Two further guest bedrooms (one en suite) has heated linen cupboard, bath with shower unit, sink, comfort matting and lavatory. The bedrooms have internal windows overlooking the central vaulted gallery housing the chutes used to roll sugar and rum casks from ships to land. The third bedroom would make an ideal study. Two of the guest bedrooms are fitted with wardrobes.

This is a very well-presented, convenient and lightly worn apartment with secure parking (one space) to the rear. Ideal for owner occupiers, investors, young professionals and/or those looking for a pied a terre in Canary Wharf.

Terms
Tenure: Leasehold 125 years unexpired June 1999.
Services: No. 54 allocated parking
24 hour concierge & building security.
Ground rent: £629 pa 2025/26 until 2049.
Service Charge: 1/2 yearly £7,558Pa 2025/26
EPC: Band C
Council Tax: Band H
Listing: Grade I
Local Authority: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Infrastructure: Air Conditioning in reception.
Planning: Ref.PA/ 26/00337 & Pa 26/00338 (Installation of a horizontal lifeline system for maintenance purposes at roof level of blocks B, C, D and E Port East Department Building). Prospective purchasers are advised that they shoul make their own enquiries of the local planning authoriity
Fire Regulation: An EWS1 Certificate has been approved and issued for the building
Fixtures and fittings, certain fixtures and fittings being excluded from sale but may be available by separate negotiation.

Situation
Approached past a parade of dockside cafés, bars and restaurants, this residential and leisure scheme is well located to a broad range of amenities.

Further restaurants, cafés, gyms, cinema, wellness centres and retail shops are available across the Canary Wharf Estate, being one of Europe’s most dynamic financial, technology and life sciences districts. The waterfront is populated with leisure and sea fairing vessels.

The economic momentum combines major commitments from Visa, J.P. Morgan, HSBC, Revolut, Deutsche Bank. North Quay life sciences cluster.

There are a number of excellent transportation links locally:

West India Quay Station 0.1 miles
Canary Wharf Station 0.3 miles Jubilee Line
Elizabeth Line – 0.3 miles (direct to Heathrow, Paddington, Liverpool Street).
Westferry Station 0.2 miles
Uber Boat from Canary Wharf Pier to London Bridge, Battersea and Putney.
Rapid access to London City Airport, highly attractive for business travellers.
South Quay DLR 200m (direct to City Airport in 7 minutes).

There are a number of schools locally including Our Land and St Josephs Catholic primary school (state) 0.2 miles.
Mayflower Primary School (state) 0.3 miles
New City College 0.3 miles
Bygrove Primary school (state) 0.4miles