Historic Georgian Huguenot townhouses goes on sale for £4million, complete with preserved antique fittings and decoration
One of London’s best-preserved Georgian Huguenot townhouses in can now be yours for £4million.
The stunning five bedroom property has preserved historical details in its interiors.
The Huguenots were members of the French Protestant Church, many of whom, in the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, left their homes in France to escape persecution.
In 1685 over 50,000 Huguenot Protestants arrived in Britain fleeing religious persecution in Catholic France.
The Huguenot Protestants settled in the eastern London area of Spitalfields where there are now only a few homes left that retain the beauty and warmth of its history.
A look at the outside of one of London’s best-preserved Georgian Huguenot townhouses
Located in the historic Spitalfields, this stunning property can be yours for £4million
The Huguenots were members of the French Protestant Church, many of whom, in the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, left their homes in France to escape persecution
The home has the original panelling paired with the warmth of timber floorboards.
‘This is a gentle home and something of a labour of love for the current owner: passion and money have been invested in equal measure to curate a sympathetic replica of its remarkable history,’ reads the listing.
‘While the fatigued styling of the walls, floors and cabinetry could easily grace the pages of a historical time, it’s brought firmly up to date with underfloor heating and modern appliances.
‘The immediate area conjures up every variation you can think of. From street food to stylish cuisine, no more than half a mile in any direction will deliver you to a suitable spot, along with countless galleries and independent stores.’
Spitalfields is an area known for its thriving markets, buzzing nightlife and iconic curry restaurants.
The Huguenot Protestants settled in the eastern London area of Spitalfields
A look at the spacious living room inside the property where natural light shines through
The home has the original panelling paired with the warmth of timber floorboards
A beautiful fireplace is the centrepiece of this spacious living room
The Georgian townhouse also features a beautiful courtyard area
The listing reads: ‘The immediate area conjures up every variation you can think of’
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