Just launched to the market is a terrific two-bedroom apartment situated within the widely renowned Wheat Wharf, a fascinating Grade II listed building that abounds with industrial charm and an intriguing 19th century history. Available for £1.3 million through prime London agents, Anderson Rose, this characterful property benefits from a prominent position by Bermondsey Pier, with two extensive balconies and a series of spacious open-plan living areas for owners to utilise.
Wheat Wharf stands in the very heart of Shad Thames and is now home to one of the most authentic warehouse apartments available in London, but this compelling building not only provides an inviting and attractive property for prospective purchasers – it once played a pivotal role in London’s thriving industrial trade, taking its eponymous name after becoming Bermondsey’s largest granary in the mid 19th century.
Originally built between 1903 and 1904, Wheat Wharf was constructed as the main storage and processing centre for wheat and threshed grain across the 19th and 20th centuries, earning a memorable reputation as contributing to the “larder of London”, where Shad Thames served as home to a variety of warehouses used for keeping large quantities of tea, coffee, spices and other essential commodities.
Wheat Wharf was eventually converted in 2000 along with most other buildings comprising the “larder of London”, since these commercial sites had slowly fallen into disuse toward the end of the 20th century. Today, the “larder of London” now stands as a collection of Shad Thame’s most luxurious flats, shops, restaurants, and bars.
The apartment is one of the largest homes within the building, spanning just over 1,400 sq ft. while also showcasing brilliantly bespoke and characterful interiors, retaining its rustic timber ceilings, eye-catching oak pillars and exposed brickwork from the original composition dating back to 1903-04.
Walking into the foyer you are greeted with an incredibly large and multi-purpose living area, which abounds with a wonderfully rustic and charming feel throughout. The kitchen is ideally located as the centre point of this open plan living/entertaining space, featuring a stunning and sleek island that divides it off from the foyer’s cosy lounge and formal dining area.
This home also comes with two generously sized double bedrooms, featuring fabulous wardrobes and seamless storage solutions, as well as a two brand-new contemporary bathrooms for residents to share and utilise. The two balconies can be accessed from one of the bedroom suites as well as from the dining area, providing occupants with superb aspects looking over the courtyard.
Robin Chalk, Head of Tower Bridge at Anderson Rose, commented: “This is a rare and exciting opportunity for purchasers to move into a property that is not only part of a highly desirable and deluxe area of central London, but also encapsulates a quintessentially historic and entirely authentic London warehouse. There is nothing on the market that currently matches this home, it is truly one of a kind, beautifully retaining its original and bespoke 19th century features unlike any other conversion.
“From the moment you enter you feel as if you are stepping back in time, some say that you can even spot ancient Victorian wheat grains within the property’s beams and bricks, its enthralling history has quite literally seeped into every aspect of the apartment and is truly at one with the building – investors are not only buying into a spectacular two-bedroom apartment, but they are also purchasing and preserving an unforgettable moment in time.”
Additional benefits to the property are that it is available chain free, with a Share of Freehold, long underlying lease. There is also a low service charge for the area, no ground rent, as well as access to an exclusive and secure off-street parking space in the 24-hr attended car park just round the corner from the apartment itself.
This wonderful warehouse apartment not only comes with its own unique history, but it is also set within a highly sought after location surrounded by an abundance of trendy bars and restaurants, along with amazing riverside shops and amenities. There are swift and seamless transport links nearby, providing an easy commute into the West End and Canary Wharf via the Jubilee Line at London Bridge tube station, only a quick 15-minute walk from Wheat Wharf.
This apartment within Wheat Wharf is available for £1.3 million. Viewings are strictly by appointment only, for further sales information, contact Anderson Rose on 020 3324 0188 or visit www.andersonrose.co.uk
