4 bedroom terraced house for sale

A fine example of Spitalfields preserved history within this Grade II Listed Georgian townhouse, set in a prime location on the south side of Princelet Street. This large single fronted house spans over 3,100 sqft (approx.) including 2 receptions, 4/5 beds, 4 baths, rear courtyard garden and rare extension with double height vaulted glass atrium.

Built in circa 1718, this classic Huguenot house showcases an array of restored and historically important features throughout four light filled floors.

Perfectly positioned on one of the conservation areas most quiet spots, this beautiful house benefits from upper floor views towards the renowned Nicholas Hawksmoor’s masterpiece, Christ Church of Spitalfields.

The 5-storey yellow brick Georgian façade has external shutters and original six panelled front door which leads into the hallway. As with the double living room on the ground floor, listed hand painted walls are also a feature in the hallway dating back to circa 1812, created by a former merchant owner for his daughter's wedding. Detailed cornicing and an archway connect the ground floor reception complete with fireplace and current kitchen with marble top island, along with wide beam floorboards throughout and arched glass fronted display cabinet.

To the rear of the ground floor a larder/utility room and covered patio/greenhouse connect through to an impressive extension (historically used as a banana ripening room for Spitalfields Market) with double height glass atrium and full length bi-fold doors to the garden. Unlike many of the single fronted houses known to Spitalfields, this area offers a large internal space for additional entertaining and creates an abundance of natural light, with York flagtone flooring leading to the paved garden featuring two palm trees.

An original balustrade and wide staircase with pitch pine floorboards leads to the first floor with, whereby circa 300 year old panelled walls and large sash windows are home to the principal suite with fireplace. An additional connected bedroom/study opens to a large three-piece bathroom complete with claw foot bath and rarely seen French doors opening onto a balcony overlooking the gardens.

Continuing up to the second floor is another large bedroom complete with walk through wardrobe to a bathroom. Ascending to the top Weavers floor with pitched roof, the entire level includes a bedroom and seating area with two dormer windows that look out to Princelet Street with a door that opens to the valley roof. There are exceptional views of the Christ Church Spitalfields Tower and the contemporary glass towers of the City of London, blending the iconic old and new rooftop skyline.

On the lower ground floor, a large room is currently used a guest bedroom/cinema room complete with built in kitchenette, York flagstone flooring and there is an additional shower room with two utility store rooms.

Princelet Street is one of the most sought-after locations in Spitalfields, within walking distance of the City and the shops, galleries and restaurants of Spitalfields Market, Shoreditch, Brick Lane and Columbia Road, all within walking distance. The dining, entertainment and shopping options are endless, with restaurants including St. John Bread & Wine, Ottolenghi and Hawksmoor to name a few on the doorstep. Spitalfields Market and the immediate surrounding streets now offer shopping opportunities comparable to the West End.

Liverpool Street (Circle, Metropolitan, Central, Elizabeth Lines and National Rail), Aldgate East (District and Hammersmith & City Lines) and Shoreditch High Street (Overground) stations are all a short walk away