Here comes the sun: London homes with terraces for sale now
Outdoor space is a must for many buyers, and if you don't fancy the maintenance of a garden, a terrace could be your perfect summer sanctuary
Finally, as August hits, summer seems to be happening. You may be looking forward to having a sunbathe on your terrace – perhaps inviting friends over for an al fresco dinner, or having a few intimate drinks. Or you may not have any outdoor space, and be cursing the fact as we speak.
The terrace is an ideal solution for the busy Londoner: realistically, you don’t have time for gardening, and balconies are a little too pokey. Terraces are low-maintenance, spacious and, done right, utterly gorgeous. If the sunny weather is inspiring wistful thoughts, look no further than our guide to the best London homes with terraces currently on the market.
Riverside Quarter, SW18
There are still apartments remaining at Nine Eastfields, the final phase of the Riverside Quarter scheme. This regeneration of a former Shell oil terminal in Wandsworth is ideally situated beside the Thames, opposite the Hurlingham Club and next to the open space of Wandsworth Park. This 14-storey building comprises one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, some with winter gardens and some with private balconies overlooking the Thames and the River Wandle.
Remaining apartments start from £650,000, visit search.savills.com
Oxendon Street, SW1Y
Oxendon Street resides in the historic Haymarket Conservation Area in the heart of London’s Theatreland. This Grade II listed home, which dates from 1673, is deceptively large, stretching across six stories and 2,315 sq ft. The property is home to eight bedrooms, five bathrooms, and several high-ceilinged reception rooms, plus a rare roof terrace with skyline views. Plus, this heritage home is one of the few in the area retained as a single house, and not carved up into apartments.
£4,600,000, visit dexters.co.uk
60 Curzon, W1J
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For more than 70 years, the site of 60 Curzon was home to Michelin-starred restaurant Mirabelle, which was frequented by the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Kylie Minogue. To honour this heritage, the brand new development will welcome a destination restaurant, one on an extensive list of amenities which also includes 10,000 sq ft of private terraces. In terms of the homes, this Mayfair landmark offers elegant lateral living, from spacious pieds-à-terre to a penthouse overlooking central London.
POA, visit 60curzon.com
Lensbury Avenue, SW6
Located on the eighth, ninth and tenth floors of Regal House, a waterfront development in Imperial Wharf, Chelsea, this property offers multiple levels of living space, which measures in at 11,941 sq. ft. Upon entry, you are greeted by a double-height atrium with a grand staircase, beyond which lies the private roof terrace and its views of the Thames and London skyline. The penthouse boasts seven bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as a self-contained one-bedroom, one-bathroom annex on the eighth floor, plus a library, a study and outdoor kitchen.
£13,000,000, visit sothebysrealty.co.uk
The Whiteley, W2
West London’s latest and buzziest development comprises 139 high-specification new build apartments which exist alongside shops, cafes, restaurants, a cinema and a gym, not to mention London’s first Six Senses hotel and spa. The private terrace of The Whiteley’s five-bed penthouse is, in fact, London’s largest, coming in at 4,462 sq ft and boasting 360-degree views. Natural light floods through the curved glass façades, creating the ultimate indoor-outdoor living space.
£22-40 million, visit thewhiteleylondon.com
Marsham Street, SW1P
This three-bedroom duplex penthouse is ideally situated in Westminster, on a street that runs from Westminster Abbey to Pimlico/Victoria. It is set over the top two floors of a mansion block, Drake House, and comprises a large, bright reception and dining room, a separate kitchen, and a huge principal bedroom suite, plus second and third bedrooms and a separate living room. The terrace, meanwhile, wraps around almost the entire sixth floor.
Guide price: £4,750,000, visit andersonrose.co.uk
Radstock Street, SW11
This split-level apartment is nestled in a gated development in the heart of Battersea. Designed by Claridge Architects, the apartment was originally two separate properties, but has been combined to create an expansive space. On entering, double doors lead to an open-plan reception/dining room and kitchen, where floor-to-ceiling sliding doors open to the large, south-facing roof terrace. The principal bedroom also boasts access to the terrace; the property also has two further double bedrooms, a second reception room/home office, a home gym, and a media/play room with a bar.
Guide price: £4,750,000, visit search.savills.com
Warrington Crescent, W9
This freehold home forms part of a crescent of stucco-fronted period buildings and looks out onto the greenery of Crescent Gardens in the lovely Little Venice. The house has been custom-designed, arranged over four floors and comprising a large kitchen/family room, three or four bedrooms suites, a reception room, a galleried study area and a guest cloakroom. The roof terrace, meanwhile, is accessed via the light-filled conservatory.
£4,500,000, visit arlingtonresidential.com
Thames City, SW8
Thames City is one of London’s prime riverside addresses, and the jewel in the development’s crown is The Sky Collection, which includes a five-storey penthouse which will complete in spring 2025. This ‘mansion in the sky’ is located in No.9 Thames City, a 37-storey skyscraper by the architect that masterminded the Burj Khalifa. The five-bedroom penthouse is set over 9,983 sq ft and features two private outdoor terraces, located on the 33rd and 37th floors, spanning more than 3,452 sq ft.
Thames City apartments start from £6,636,000, the five-bedroom penthouse is priced at £38,000,000, visit thamescity.com.
Sky Villas at Battersea Power Station, SW8
There are only a handful of Sky Villa apartments left in Battersea’s iconic Power Station, which offer the opportunity to live atop one of London’s most recognisable buildings, positioned between the distinctive chimneys. The duplex, dual aspect apartments all feature private gardens, balconies and roof terraces, as well as being framed by a central communal garden designed by a Chelsea Flower Show gold medallist.
Sky Villa apartments start from £6,350,000, visit batterseapowerstation.co.uk
