Dockmaster's House near Tower Bridge on sale for £15m

The Dockmaster’s House, a Grade II listed Georgian property in St Katharine by the Tower, is located near the Thames.

Surrounded by the river on two sides, the house features barrel windows and rooms that give the impression of being inside the captain’s quarters of an 18th-century ship.

Located in one of London’s most exclusive and historic neighbourhoods, the four-bedroom, three-bathroom home is listed for sale at £15 million.

The property has riverside views of Tower Bridge and The Shard (Image: Carter Jonas - Mayfair/Zoopla)

Inside, the property offers an array of striking features, including a first-floor drawing room with a full-width apsidal window facing the river and side windows which frame Tower Bridge and The Shard beyond.

A raised ground-floor dining room below offers a similar outlook, while a Georgian cellar has been restored and fitted with an environmentally controlled storage system.

The house includes a first-floor drawing room with views of Tower Bridge and The Shard beyond. (Image: Carter Jonas - Mayfair/Zoopla)

A dumb waiter connects the cellar to the saloon, making it ideal for entertaining.

The house is set in formal gardens on three sides, designed with input from Todd Longstaffe Gowan.

Laid out in the style of a classical country house, the gardens feature a parterre, mature roses, an ornamental koi carp pond, a riverside folly, and multiple areas for outdoor entertaining.

A raised terrace provides elevated views of the Thames, while space is available to erect a marquee for seating up to 60 guests.

The garden features parterre, mature roses, an ornamental koi carp pond, a riverside folly, and multiple areas for outdoor entertaining. (Image: Carter Jonas - Mayfair/Zoopla)

The garden is enclosed by high walls, offering a level of privacy and security rarely found in central London.

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Access to the property is equally impressive, with pedestrian and vehicle entry from Tower Hill via the ‘Red Bridge,’ which crosses the lock and functions like a drawbridge.

There is also a large private parking area with a double garage and a secure walled yard, with potential for further development into recreational or staff accommodation.

This is the first time the property has been offered for sale as a single residence with its surrounding grounds.

According to the listing, the rooms give the impression of being inside the captain’s quarters of an 18th-century ship (Image: Carter Jonas - Mayfair/Zoopla)

History

The Dockmaster’s House was designed in 1827 by Philip Hardwick, treasurer of the Royal Academy, and whose next project was Goldsmith’s Hall in the City of London.

Built during the reign of George IV, the property once served as the residence of the dockmaster and was later at risk of demolition; the late Queen's brother-in-law, Lord Snowdon, campaigned against the threat of demolition.

During the current owner’s tenure, the house was combined with the adjoining Toll House, formerly the dock office, and redesigned in the style of architect Sir John Soane.

Inside, a central atrium crowned by a high cupola ceiling connects the main floors, and a stately staircase adds to the historic country house feel.

The Dockmaster’s House represents a rare opportunity to own a striking piece of London’s maritime and architectural heritage, blended with extraordinary riverside living and timeless Georgian style.