Our favourite first homes for sale in London right now
New year, new home? If you’re a first-time buyer looking to step onto the property ladder, look no further. We’ve rounded up six of our favourite first homes for sale in London right now to kick-start your search.
Milner Square, London N1
This one-bedroom first-floor apartment sits within the Barnsbury Square Conservation Area in Islington, and has access to a shared garden. A combination of exceptionally high ceilings and bespoke double-height doors create a sense of volume throughout the interiors.
Casadanza, Manwood Road, London SE4
This intriguing development, close to Ladywell Fields in south-east London, was completed to a design by renowned architects Chance de Silva in 2011. The one-bedroom apartment on the top floor has a dramatic vaulted ceiling that follows the shape of the origamic roofline.
Sirdar Road, London CR4
This two-bedroom penthouse apartment forms part of a contemporary re-development near Tooting station. The apartment has its own private balcony, from which you can see the exterior aluminium cladding designed to reflect the changing skies.
Glenhurst Court, London SE19
This wonderfully-bright two-bedroom apartment sits on the fourth floor of an iconic block designed by Austin Vernon & Partners and built between 1957 and 1963. It is located within the Dulwich Estate – an area well-known for its exceptional Modern architecture.
Pullman Court, London SW2
Pullman Court was designed in the 1930s by the architect Frederick Gibberd, and is among the finest Modern Movement housing in the UK. This apartment sits on the first floor of the seminal building, and has neutral interiors with original Crittall windows.
Camden Road, London N7
Located on the top floor of a converted Victorian house next to Caledonian Road station, this one-bed apartment has been lovingly renovated by the current architect owner. It has access to a communal garden and was designed with an abundance of cleverly integrated storage.
If you own a beautifully-designed first home and are curious about its value, we’d love to hear from you.
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