A sublime restored Georgian family home in one of north London’s most exciting areas

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James Fisher January 16, 2025 This Grade II*-listed property in Stoke Newington is a wonderful reminder of the architectural charm of the area that is often overlooked. Stoke Newington is known for many things, but perhaps fine Grade II*-listed buildings are not one of them. It is one of my favourite parts of London: lots … Read more

A house in Teddington fit for a cardinal and his mistress

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James Fisher November 12, 2024 Wolsey’s Cottage is named after Henry VIII’s Lord Chancellor. It’s bursting with period features and has plenty of stories to tell. It’s been a long wait for those of us who are fans of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall trilogy, especially those of us who watch it on TV. Thankfully, the … Read more

Be at one with the River Thames on this luxurious houseboat in Putney

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James Fisher November 8, 2024 Lambhays offers four bedrooms and 3,000sq ft of floating luxury right next to Wandsworth Park. I’m often asked the following question. ‘James, what could be better than living next to a river’. It’s a difficult question. One answer could be ‘living by the beach’. Another could be ‘living on a … Read more

A crumbling, one-bedroom wreck with an energy efficiency rating of 1 out of 100 has just sold for £2 million

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Toby Keel October 23, 2024 It took seven years for someone to take on a complete wreck in Maida Vale — but now the new owner will be able to create a dream home in one of the most sought-after mews in London. ‘Let’s not sugar coat this,’ when we wrote about Pindock Mews back in … Read more

A classic Queen Anne country house that’s so close to the City that you can even see the skyscrapers

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Penny Churchill October 18, 2024 Penny Churchill takes a look at Court Lodge, a genuine country house within the M25. If you’ve got a big enough budget, it’s not hard in England to find an 18th century country house with sprawling grounds. It’s also not hard to find a house with a view of the … Read more