Cloth Fair, London, EC1A 7JQ | Property for sale | Savills
70.79 sq m(762 sq ft)
Guide price £800,000

Cloth FairLondon, EC1A 7JQ

  • Recently sold
House
70.79 sq m (762 sq ft)
2Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
1Receptions

Key features

  • Sold in November 2025
  • Renovation project
  • Freehold
  • Set over four floors
  • Historic location

Unique Grade II listed house in need of renovation.

About this property

  • Steeped in history and believed to have been built in around 1740, this Grade II listed freehold house presents a truly unique opportunity.

    The property's rich heritage is evident in the preserved shop front, complete with a classic bay window and an ornate fanlight above the front door.

    The current layout, includes a ground floor reception area, a kitchen/diner on the floor above, and two bedrooms thoughtfully placed on separate levels—one on the lower ground floor with a shower and WC, and the principal bedroom on the top floor with its own en suite.

    This is a blank canvas, ready for an incoming purchaser to bring their vision to life, improving both the condition and layout to create a stunning, one-of-a-kind home. Offered chain free.

    View payable Stamp Duty for this property

A freehold house of this nature is a very rare find.

Nick VerdiProperty agent

Local information

  • Nestled on the tranquil and historic Cloth Fair, this property is situated in a unique pocket of the City of London that feels worlds away from the bustling financial district.
  • The street's name harks back to its medieval origins as the site of the Bartholomew Fair, and it is a rare survivor of the Great Fire of 1666. The house is positioned directly opposite the magnificent church of St Bartholomew the Great, one of London's oldest and most impressive churches.
  • Residents enjoy a peaceful, village-like atmosphere, yet are within easy reach of the vibrant Smithfield Market (500 ft), a range of excellent local restaurants and pubs—including St. John Restaurant (0.1 miles), Le Café du Marché (0.2 miles), and Club Gascon (0.2 miles).
  • Transport links are superb, with Farringdon Station (0.3 miles), offering the Elizabeth line and Thameslink services to destinations such as Heathrow (17 miles), and Gatwick (30 miles), along with the Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines. Barbican Station (0.2 miles) also provides quick access to key hubs such as King's Cross (1.5 miles) and Paddington (3.5 miles), ensuring seamless connectivity across London and beyond.
  • Please note, all distances are approximate. Source: googlemaps.com.

Additional information

  • EPC Rating: D
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: F