Summary - 148 - 150 FLAT 2 NARROW STREET LONDON E14 8BP
Grade II listed Victorian warehouse loft with rare whole-floor lateral apartment
Approx. 2,248 sq ft of dramatic open-plan living and very high ceilings
Full-length original windows and loading doors with dock and river views
Large principal bedroom (approx. 25ft) plus second double and two bathrooms
Very long lease (c.951 years) and mains gas heating with boiler/radiators
Service charge c. £3,145 pa; council tax described as expensive
Solid brick, pre-1900 construction with assumed no insulation — retrofit cost risk
Listed status restricts alterations; may complicate modernisation or extensions
Set within a Grade II listed Victorian warehouse on Narrow Street, this exceptional lateral loft delivers raw industrial character across approximately 2,248 sq ft. Tall original windows, exposed brickwork, timber beams and operable loading doors frame dock and river views, creating dramatic day-long light and an unmistakable sense of scale. The open-plan reception and hand-crafted kitchen suit entertaining and flexible living; a large principal bedroom and a second double are supported by two bathrooms and generous built-in storage.
The building’s rarity is a major draw: one of the city’s early warehouse conversions with only four apartments, each taking a whole floor. Practical advantages include a very long lease (950+ years) and mains gas heating via boiler and radiators. The location balances quiet riverside character with practical connectivity — Canary Wharf and the City are within reach and local amenities, schools and riverside walks are nearby.
Material considerations are important. Grade II listing means alterations will be constrained and may complicate modernisation or reconfiguration. The building is of solid brick construction with assumed no cavity insulation; upgrading thermal performance could be costly. Service charge and council tax are notable running costs (service charge approx. £3,145 pa; council tax described as expensive). The area records above-average crime statistics — buyers should assess personal security measures.
This loft will suit buyers looking for an architecturally significant, spacious urban home with strong character and riverside views, who accept the responsibilities of living in a listed, pre-1900 conversion. It also offers potential for tasteful improvement rather than wholesale redevelopment. For those prioritising modern, turn-key minimal-maintenance living or significant remodelling freedom, this property’s listed status and traditional construction may be limiting.
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