Beautifully Preserved 1734 “High House” For Sale In London, England

300 year old townhouse for sale in London

This townhouse or High House – as the Brits call them, is around 300 years old!

This Grade II* listed house has many of the original features from when it was built in 1734.  That’s when George II was King of Great Britain!

300 year old London High House for sale

This veritable time capsule is for sale for the first time in 35 years and its current owners have done a remarkable job of preserving the home.

300 year old London High House for sale

The listing photographer also did an exceptional job of capturing the essence of the home. Each photo is a stunning still-life composition.

300 year old London High House for sale

This five-bedroom townhouse is one of four “High Houses” built when the neighborhood of Stoke Newington was a “smart village where quite rich people had their houses,” according to the homeowner, who has lived in the home since the mid-1980s.

300 year old London High House for sale

The timeless decor and antique pieces make one feel as though they are stepping back in time.

Even the kitchen has a bit of an old-world feel to it, despite having some upgrades:

300 year old London High House for sale

It is simple but perfectly charming.

The house also has a rather large bathroom:

300 year old London High House for sale

A youthful soul could do cartwheels in there!

300 year old London High House for sale

Fireplaces and wood paneling dating from 1734 have a “slightly anarchic” feel typical of early Georgian architecture, according to the listing.

300 year old London High House for sale

Despite being in a time warp, the home is certainly well kept and tidy.

The garden, on the other hand, seems a bit overgrown and unruly.

300 year old London High House for sale

But perhaps that is by design.

The current owners first bought the home for £160,000 over three decades ago. But property values have gone up a bit since then in London.

They are now selling it for £2.9 million!

 

Source:

https://www.standard.co.uk/homesandproperty/luxury/perfectly-preserved-early-georgian-stoke-newington-house-for-sale-

~~~

Penny for your thoughts? Leave a comment!

Powered by WordPress.com.

Up ↑

%d