EXTRAORDINARY RIVERSIDE PENTHOUSE ATOP THAMESIDE VICTORIAN WAREHOUSE THAT FEATURED IN OSCAR WINNING FILM OLIVER!
Prominently positioned by the banks of the River Thames is a spectacular duplex penthouse apartment featuring striking original period features and breath-taking views. On the market for £1.85 million through prime London specialists Anderson Rose, this sensational two-bedroom penthouse crowns New Concordia Wharf, an iconic converted Victorian grain mill and warehouse, which will be recognised by fans of the silver screen as Fagin’s lair from the revered 1968 film Oliver! – an Oscar winning adaptation of Oliver Twist, one of Charles Dickens’ most celebrated novels.
The 1,700 sq. ft. waterfront property was the backdrop to numerous scenes featuring revered actor Ron Moody, whilst the building was derelict after its closure in the 1930s, who’s performance as Fagin in the musical epic was awarded one of the film’s five Academy Awards.
Dating back to 1882, New Concordia Wharf is the most authentic original former warehouses on the Tower Bridge waterfront and was first constructed as a grain warehouse and steam powered mill (taking its name from a small town in Kansas, USA, home to the building’s founder American tycoon, Seth Taylor). For a number of decades New Concordia Wharf produced flour for a host of famous British biscuit brands, whilst the warehouse stored teas, spices and other exotic goods that came off the ships moored along the River Thames.
Ceasing operation in the 1930s, New Concordia Wharf fell into disrepair, however, it retained its handsome industrial features that made it the perfect setting to visualise the life and time of Charles Dickens’ novels that depicted the era.
In the early 1980’s New Concordia Wharf was transformed into one of London’s first residential warehouse conversions, that upon completion was popular with many artists, creatives and celebrities.
Set across the fifth and sixth floors of New Concordia Wharf, with an extensive roof terrace that offers views onto the River Thames and across the water to Canary Wharf, this sizeable penthouse is one of New Concordia Wharf’s finest properties. A rare opportunity to own a piece of London’s history the home benefits from eye-catching features, such as bare brick walls, exposed wooden beams, arched windows and a fantastic vaulted ceiling on the upper floor.
The lower floor comprises a spacious kitchen and dining area that is filled with natural light from top to bottom, featuring an attractive window seat alongside a characterful arched window, embedded into the property’s original bare brick walls, brightening the surrounding cream cabinetry and spectacular granite-topped island.
The fifth floor also consists of a utility room along with two generously sized bedroom suites, including direct access to their own dedicated bathrooms. The interiors radiate a crisp, airy and contemporary feel throughout, oozing an effortlessly modern and chic feel that still blends with the apartment’s richly historic and rustic charm.
A spectacular cast iron spiral staircase leads up to the sixth floor, revealing an extensive open plan living and entertainment area, showcasing a bespoke vaulted ceiling and fabulous full circle window, presenting incredible easterly views across London whilst illuminating the striking wooden beams and extravagant archways that distinguish this space as one of a kind.
Residents of the penthouse at New Concordia Wharf will benefit from two secure underground car parking spaces, an underground storage room, 24-hour concierge, residents’ swimming pool, communal roof terrace and a lift to all floors. Perfect for seafarers, residents also have mooring rights on St. Saviour’s Dock.
Situated in the heart of Shad Thames, the property is positioned just moments from Tower Bridge and its ample shops, thriving restaurants and cosy cafés dotted along the waterfront. Residents will enjoy all London has to offer at their fingertips with places such as Borough Market and Bermondsey Street within walking distance.
The penthouse apartment at New Concordia Wharf is available for £1.85 million. Viewings are strictly by appointment only. For further sales information, contact Anderson Rose on 020 3324 0188 or visit www.andersonrose.co.uk.