The 2018 London Marathon takes place this Sunday, with elite athletes joined by thousands of charity runners in what has become the largest annual fundraising event in the world. With the eyes of the sporting world on the streets of London, we select 10 amazing properties around the marathon route.
Starting in Blackheath, the route takes in Charlton, Woolwich, Greenwich and Tower Bridge before winding around the Isle of Dogs and then back along the Embankment, through St James's and on to the finish line on The Mall. Which of these homes get your pulse racing?
KIDBROOKE GROVE, BLACKHEATH, SE3
2 bedroom flat | £600,000
This top-floor two bedroom period conversion is ideally located for viewing the start of the marathon in Blackheath. Arranged over two floors, the property benefits from plenty of natural lights and a high standard of finish throughout.
LITTLE HEATH, CHARLTON, SE7
5 bedroom house | £950,000
This beautiful family home overlooks the marathon route as it leaves Blackheath and follows Little Heath eastwards into Woolwich. The spacious 94' garden to the rear of the property would be perfect for a barbecue to keep marathon spectators fed and happy on the big day!
TRAFALGAR ROAD, GREENWICH, SE10
3 Bedroom maisonette | £600,000
After Woolwich the runners pass through Greenwich and take in the historic Cutty Sark and Naval College. This attractive three bedroom maisonette enjoys an enviable location on Trafalgar Road, right in the heart of Greenwich Village.
EVELYN STREET, DEPTFORD, SE8
1 bedroom flat | £375,000
This spacious one bedroom apartment in a newly built block overlooks the marathon route as it winds through Deptford. Large windows and a corner aspect create a particularly bright and airy reception area.
LONDON SQUARE CANADA WATER, CANADA WATER, SE16
3 bedroom flats | £860,000 - £950,000
Located close to the historic Greenland Docks, this new development is part of the huge redevelopment of the Canada Water area. These three bedroom flats offer luxurious accommodation set around a stunning landscaped garden.
DUCHESS WALK, LONDON BRIDGE, SE1
3 bedroom apartment | £1,700,000
Heading into more central neighbourhoods now and another property that directly overlooks the marathon route after it passes around Rotherhithe and on to Tower Bridge. This three bedroom property in the prestigious One Tower Bridge development offers luxury London living, including a triple-aspect reception room with two balconies.
ROPEMAKERS FIELDS, LIMEHOUSE, E14
4 bedroom house | £2,950,000
After crossing Tower Bridge, the marathon route heads east past Wapping and through Limehouse. This immaculate and beautifully-styled four bedroom house is a complete rebuild of an 1802 Georgian townhouse with a stunning walled garden and roof garden.
BOARDWALK PLACE, CANARY WHARF, E14
2 bedroom apartment | £825,000
The runners loop around the Isle of Dogs, then the route heads back westwards after passing through Canary Wharf and Poplar. This spectacular two bedroom penthouse is located close to the leisure and business facilities of Canary Wharf and enjoy views across the marina out to the O2 and the Greenwich Peninsula.
SWAN COURT, ST KATHARINE DOCKS, E1W
1 bedroom apartment | £1,100,000
The highly desirable St Katherine Docks lies on the route as it heads past Wapping again before continuing on into the City. The spacious reception room in this one bedroom apartment opens out onto an outstanding balcony overlooking the yachts and barges in the marina.
CARTERET STREET, ST JAMES'S PARK, SW1H
3 bedroom apartment | £2,250,000
Nearing the end of the course now, the runners follow The Embankment along the river until cutting in towards Green Park at Westminster Bridge. Birdcage Walk passes through St James, where we find this unusual three bedroom duplex apartment. The dual aspect reception area and roof terrace are particular highlights, offering plenty of space to entertain guests as you enjoy the London Marathon festivities!
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