A collection of historic townhouses in Georgia, originally built for Huguenot residents, is now available for purchase at a price of £4 million.
A collection of well-preserved Huguenot townhouses from the Georgian era is now available for purchase at a price of £4 million. These houses come with original antique fittings and decorations.
One of London’s best-preserved Georgian Huguenot townhouses in can now be yours for £4million.
The interiors of the impressive five bedroom property have retained historical elements.
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, more than 50,000 Huguenot Protestants sought refuge in Britain, escaping religious oppression in Catholic France.
The Huguenot Protestants established themselves in the Spitalfields region of eastern London, where only a handful of residences remain that still embody the charm and richness of its past.
A look at the outside of one of London’s best-preserved Georgian Huguenot townhouses
This magnificent property, situated in the renowned Spitalfields area, is available for purchase at a price of £4 million.
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 house features the authentic paneling combined with the cozy touch of wooden floorboards.
The listing states, “This home is a peaceful sanctuary and a project that the current owner has poured their heart and resources into. They have invested both passion and finances to meticulously recreate its extraordinary past.”
The worn-out appearance of the walls, floors, and cabinetry could easily belong to a different era, but it has been modernized with underfloor heating and contemporary 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 description states: “The surrounding area encompasses a wide range of possibilities.”
