$3.5 Million Penthouse At London’s Canary Wharf Retains The River Shut

Canary Wharf on the River Thames is one in every of London’s most coveted neighborhoods. The as soon as bustling delivery wharf has been the town’s monetary middle and a well-liked place to reside for greater than three a long time. Dwelling right here is all about having sweeping river views and an unique life-style.

The 2-story penthouse on the market within the space’s Pierpoint Constructing doubles down on each. The residence on the ninth and tenth flooring at 16 Westferry Street gives unobstructed west-facing views of the river.

The penthouse’s roughly 6,700 sq. toes is sort of evenly divided between indoor and out of doors house. “The distinctive characteristic of this penthouse condominium is the mixture of dwelling and entertaining house,” says itemizing agent Warren McCann of Chestertons.

House and pure gentle outline the house on each ranges. The ninth flooring accommodates a big bay window with floor-to-ceiling glass in the lounge and eating space. The lounge additionally has a hearth and pure wooden built-in drawers and cabinets that body it on both aspect. The first bed room, with an ensuite lavatory and dressing room, two extra bedrooms, an workplace and kitchen are also situated on the decrease flooring.

The tenth flooring incorporates a sunroom with floor-to-ceiling home windows on three sides that open out to one of many largest roof-top terraces in Canary Wharf, McCann says. Views of the river and the town abound from this city retreat. A personal scorching tub and sauna are also on the terrace.

The Pierpoint Constructing is situated in a gated neighborhood with a 24-hour concierge, communal gardens and a health club. The penthouse comes with two parking areas and quick access to the town by London Underground (Jubilee and Elizabeth traces), prepare, boat and air (Metropolis Airport).

Canary Wharf was a part of the docklands that made London wealthy. Transport and commerce within the space had been important, significantly because the 18th century. In 1937, Canary Wharf gained its title from an organization that imported bananas from the Canary Islands.

After the docks closed within the Nineteen Eighties, the riverfront space was reimagined. Excessive-rise buildings sprang up as monetary workplaces and towering lodges. 5 of the tallest buildings in the UK are situated in Canary Wharf.

The Pierpoint was designed by the revolutionary city agency CZWG Architects and constructed by Ballymore Properties across the flip of the twenty first century. The neighborhood has turn out to be synonymous with a totally modern life-style with retailers, eating places and leisure venues inside strolling distance.

The penthouse prices GBP 3.3 million (US $3.49 million).