London's 'oldest dwelling' is up for rent for £2,200-a-month
What a beautiful ‘Ancient House’! London’s ‘oldest dwelling’ is up for rent after Grade II* 15th century property in Walthamstow undergoes restoration and could be yours for £2,200-a-month
- The 15th century property, aptly named Ancient House, is reputedly the oldest dwelling in the capital city
- Late-Medieval house forms part of a Grade II* listed half-timbered building in Walthamstow, east London
- It is up for rent with an independent agent after being fully renovated to fit in with urban living standards
- The property features a reception room, kitchen, two double bedrooms, two toilets and a shared courtyard
London’s ‘oldest dwelling’ is up for rent after undergoing a restoration – and could be yours for £2,200 a month.
The 15th century property, which is aptly named Ancient House, is reputedly the oldest dwelling in the capital city – preceding the great playwright William Shakespeare.
It dates back nearly 600 years, having been built at some point during the reign of Henry VI, who was King of England and Lord of Ireland from 1422 to 1461 and then again between 1470 and 1471.
And now it’s being let out with independent agents Estates East after being fully renovated to fit in with London’s urban living standards.
The late-Medieval house forms part of a Grade II* listed half-timbered building in Walthamstow, east London.
The 15th century property in Walthamstow, aptly named Ancient House, is reputedly the oldest dwelling in London – preceding William Shakespeare. Pictured: the kitchen with its modern equipment and exposed timber joists
It dates back nearly 600 years, having been built at some point during the reign of Henry VI, who was King of England and Lord of Ireland from 1422 to 1461 and then again between 1470 and 1471. Pictured: one of the property’s double bedrooms
The home is being let out after being fully renovated to fit in with London’s urban living standards. Pictured: the spacious reception room around which the rest of the property is based in an early English architectural style known as a ‘hall house’
With an appearance similar to the iconic architecture of the Tudor period, which came just a few years later, the property is situated in the heart of Walthamstow Village.
It looks out across York stone flags and through a rose bed, to the 11th century church of St Mary’s.
Estates East, which has listed the property to rent for £2,200 per month, described it as boasting a ‘wealth of period detail and charm’.
The ground floor of the building is home to a spacious reception room around which the rest of the property is based in an early English architectural style known as a ‘hall house’.
Also on the bottom level are the kitchen and bathroom, which boast exposed timber joists – a reminder of the age and provenance of the building.
While the kitchen is equipped with modern cooking essentials, such as an oven, dishwasher and washing machine, the equipment is in keeping with the rustic feel of the house.
On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, one with an en-suite toilet, and to the rear is a 25-foot shared courtyard.
The property has undergone many renovation projects over the years but it wasn’t until 1934 that the house was restored to its former glory.
With an appearance similar to the iconic architecture of the Tudor period, which came just a few years later, the property is situated in the heart of Walthamstow Village (property’s exterior pictured above)
The property has undergone many renovation projects over the years but it wasn’t until 1934 that the house was restored to its former glory. Pictured: the spacious reception room, with wooden flooring and exposed joists
While the kitchen (pictured above) is equipped with modern cooking essentials, such as an oven, dishwasher and washing machine, the equipment is in keeping with the rustic feel of the house
At this time, the structure was clad in 18th century timber weatherboarding, which was removed to reveal the traditional Medieval timber-frame, which the then-owners strengthened and preserved.
Further repair works took place between 2001 and 2002, during which time Medieval-style windows were installed.
Ancient House’s historic design is a stark reminder of how much the capital city has changed in the past 600-years.
When the property was built, the entire population of the City of London would have fitted into present day Walthamstow with room to spare.
On the bottom level are the kitchen and bathroom, which boast exposed timber joists – a reminder of the age and provenance of the building. Repair works took place between 2001 and 2002, during which time Medieval-style windows were installed
On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, one with an en-suite toilet, and to the rear is a 25-foot shared courtyard (pictured above). Nearby there are historic alms-houses dating back to the 16th and 18th centuries
Ancient House is located just around the corner from one of East London’s most fashionable streets, Orford Road, which is home to a myriad of independent shops, eateries and bars. Pictured: the property’s shared courtyard
Walthamstow Village itself is also steeped in history, and designated a Conservation Area by the London Borough of Waltham Forest in 1967, centred around an 11th century church.
Nearby there are historic alms-houses dating back to the 16th and 18th centuries, and the Vestry House Museum, which once acted as both a workhouse and a police station but now holds the borough’s archives.
Despite it’s old-timey appearance, the village is well connected with both Central and Queens Road stations within a few minutes’ walk away.
Ancient House is located just around the corner from one of East London’s most fashionable streets, Orford Road, which is home to a myriad of independent shops, eateries and bars.
A spokesperson for Estates East said: ‘”Unique property” and “village location” are phrases too often used by estate agents. But if ever there was a home deserving of such a description then this is it.’
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