This wonderful Grade II-listed one-bedroom apartment on the banks of the Thames in Deptford has been lovingly renovated, celebrating its heritage with a modern twist. The reclaimed floors of Middlesbrough Cathedral and original wooden cross beams sit alongside ply cabinetry, by carpenter Emiliano Malferrari, and Mandarin Stone tiling to create a living space layered in history and texture. Striking arched windows open to a private balcony and the luscious communal gardens shaded by an ancient mulberry tree. The Thames path leads directly from the apartment towards Deptford and Greenwich.

The Building

The building is believed to be a design of John Rennie the Elder, one of the principal civil engineers of the late 18th and early 19^th centuries. The Victualling Yard, now known as Foreshore, was constructed between 1781 and 1798 and played a pivotal role in sustaining the British Naval fleet through to the 1960s. Due to its historical significance, the entire surrounding area is listed, including the river wall. It is therefore exquisitely preserved with a quiet street lying between the riverbank and Foreshore which has free parking.

The Tour

The distinctive building is characterised by a warm brown brick facade punctuated by white-framed sash windows and arched piers. Entry is on the ground floor via an electric gate.

The apartment opens to a wide hallway with plenty of built-in storage. Immediately, the interlaced forms of the herringbone parquet draw the eye deeper into the space. The flooring is reclaimed from Middlesbrough Cathedral, with each Iroko wooden block board painstakingly restored and laid by hand by the current owner. The hallway rounds a corner into the striking open-plan kitchen and living room. A grand arched window draws light deep into the apartment and centres the space.

The kitchen wraps around the back corner of the room, cleverly demarcated by the use of subtle pink paint and warm lighting. Ply cabinet fronts are topped with Formica work surfaces. Mandarin Stone tiles wrap around the walls creating a splashback, and a slim recess sits above the worktop on the rear wall providing extra storage and display space.

The original structural beams have been used to frame a distinct sitting area beside the door to the balcony and its enticing view of the communal gardens. The current owners have established a separate workspace between the living room and hallway with space for a desk and chair.

A pocket door slides back to reveal the main bedroom. The same floor and colour palette establish continuity between this space and the rest of the apartment. An arched window overlooking the communal gardens combined with the high ceilings means that this room has a real sense of grandeur.

The bathroom is just off the hallway. This is an exquisitely finished space with a roll-top bath, brushed brass fixtures and fittings, and lustrous green Mandarin Stone tiles with a brass tile trim. There are separate utility and coat cupboards in the hallway, one of which serves as a utility cupboard with a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Outdoor Space

A door within the curved windows of the apartment opens out to a private balcony, where there is space for plenty of planters or a bistro table and chairs. Down a short flight of steps, another seating area is set beneath a large apple tree.

In the communal gardens, beds are well-stocked with herbs and fruit trees, and the ancient mulberry tree at the centre casts dappled shade over the wide lawn, the perfect spot for alfresco dining or reclining in the sun.

The Area

Deptford is a thriving area of London with a growing cultural profile and is now recognised as one of the most fashionable parts of south London, with Deptford High St having recently been named the coolest street in London by Time Out. It has a variety of outstanding  pubs, bars and restaurants, such as The Watergate, Villages Brewery  and Artusi’s sister-restaurant Marcella. There are also a number of highly regarded galleries and venues, including The Albany and The Shipwright.  At nearby Deptford Market Yard, a recently launched collection of independent shops and restaurants is set within and around Deptford’s refurbished railway arches.

The apartment is conveniently positioned near New Cross, Greenwich, Brockley, Peckham and Bermondsey. Immediately outside, the Thames runs towards Deptford Creek with its galleries, cafes and restaurants on the waterfront, including Gaff, Little Faith, A.P.T Studios, Cockpit Arts and the Laban Theatre.

Historic Greenwich is within walking distance, with its extensive restaurants, the excellent Picturehouse cinema, museums and monuments, and the glorious Royal Greenwich Park. Goldsmiths University is also very close and will soon open doors to its new gallery, designed by Turner-prize-winning architects Assemble.

Foreshore is well connected, with a variety of transport links. Within walking distance, Canada Water runs Jubilee Line underground services, along with Overground services that also run frequently from Surrey Quays. The Thames Clipper is a less-than 10-minute walk, and Deptford Bridge runs DLR services to Canary Wharf, Bank and Stratford International. Deptford train station runs national rail services into London Bridge in under 10 minutes and London Cannon Street in under 15 minutes, with Thameslink trains to Farringdon and St Pancras. The area is also well served for bus routes.

Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: approx. 175 years remaining
Service Charge: approx. £1,380 per annum
Ground Rent: approx. £10 per annum
Council Tax Band: C

Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. The Modern House has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.