Residential investment for sale in Aldgate, London

This property is marketed by:
Willmotts Chartered Surveyors

Built around 1800 as a four-storey warehouse/showroom for diamond merchant Baron Lyon De Symons, the building later served as municipal offices and a socialist club called the “Workers’ circle.” It was converted into residential flats in 1998, with additional conversions completed in 2014.

The property is internally arranged to provide a total of 13 flats (1 x one bed; 6 x two bed; 6 x three bed). It should be noted that three flats have been sold off on long leases. It is arranged over lower ground, ground and four upper floors whilst 12 North Tenter Street is arranged over ground and five upper floors. The buildings are interconnected with 11 flats accessed via the building’s central core staircase and lift situated in the main entrance on Alie Street. Flat 1 has its own private entrance via external stairs from Alie Street and Flat 4 benefits from its own private entrance on North Tenter Street.

The property also benefits from a large communal roof terrace with far reaching views across London.

LOCATION

The property occupies a prime City fringe position within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, situated on the south side of Alie Street and the north side of North Tenter Street. This strategic location bridges the dynamic commercial hubs of Aldgate and Whitechapel, placing it on the doorstep of the City of London while retaining the vibrancy and character of the East End.

The property is ideally positioned just moments from Aldgate High Street, providing immediate access to a wide range of shops, cafés, restaurants, and amenities. A Sainsbury’s Local is conveniently located less than 100 metres away at the junction of Alie Street and Mansell Street.

With excellent transport connectivity, the property is within walking distance of multiple key stations — including Aldgate, Aldgate East, Tower Hill, Tower Gateway, and Whitechapel offering swift access into the City, Canary Wharf, and wider London. Additionally, the area benefits from its proximity to cultural and lifestyle destinations such as Old Spitalfields Market and Brick Lane, enhancing its appeal for both occupiers and investors.