On the waterfront: where to buy near beautiful rivers and canals

Who doesn’t dream of a home overlooking the ? 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 . Anyway, enough dreaming, time to start buying: Built around 1690, 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 Grade II-listed early with generous south-facing garden backing onto pretty stretch of Regent’s Canal. chestertons.

co.uk Characterful in former warehouse overlooking river, with shared roof terrace and two parking spaces. hardinggreen.

com on top floor of Art Deco gem, with parking and communal river garden. riverhomes.co.

uk Impressive on Limehouse Cut with two bright bedrooms and huge loft. uniquepropertycompany.co.

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