Who doesn’t dream of a home overlooking the Thames? Or, well, even a canal will do. Yes, because there’s just so much romance in living by the water, not to mention days walking down riverside paths to cosy pubs.
Anyway, enough dreaming, time to start buying:
1. Mortlake
Thames Bank, £3.35 million
Built around 1690, this remarkable riverside home is sandwiched between the Thames and a picture-book walled garden.
Recent refurbishments have installed wood panelling in pretty heritage shades, while three of four bedrooms have far-reaching views of the water. A high-spec kitchen (including wine fridge), garage, and further off-street parking will silence any pragmatists.
randallprice.co.uk
2. Angel, N1
Noel Road, £3.95 million
Grade II-listed early Victorian townhouse with generous south-facing garden backing onto pretty stretch of Regent’s Canal.
chestertons.co.uk
3. Rotherhithe, SE16
Rotherhithe Street, £800,000
Characterful two-bedroom flat in former warehouse overlooking river, with shared roof terrace and two parking spaces.
hardinggreen.com
4. Chiswick, W4
Hartington Road, £475,000
Two-bedroom flat on top floor of Art Deco gem, with parking and communal river garden.
riverhomes.co.uk
5. Bow, E3
Alphabet Square, £595,000
Impressive loft-style apartment on Limehouse Cut with two bright bedrooms and huge loft.
uniquepropertycompany.co.uk
