Central London property agents Frank Harris & Co are selling an elegant 985 sq ft two-bedroom apartment in the Grade II listed Whittington House in the City of London.

The property has the potential to be converted into a three-bedroom apartment and is situated in a building which is famously known as the site of the former house of Richard “Dick” Whittington (1354–1423).

The grand building has now been restored and meticulously converted into eight beautiful apartments with contemporary interiors.

The spacious two-bedroom apartment which benefits from high ceilings and wood flooring throughout comprises an open-plan kitchen and living room with a separate dining area which could be closed off from the rest of the space and used as a study. The kitchen features modern integrated appliances and there are sash windows along one side of the room which overlooks the street below. 

At the rear of the property is the principal bedroom with an ensuite, as well as another generously sized bedroom which has use of a guest bathroom. Depending on the needs and preferences of the buyer, this property could be converted into a three-bedroom apartment. 

New owners of the property will join a list of esteemed former residents, including Richard Whittington, who lived in a house on this site in 1423. The wealthy English merchant who dealt in silks and velvets was the real-life inspiration for the pantomime Dick Whittington and His Cat is Richard "Dick" Whittington. In 1393, Whittington was elected Lord Mayor of London, was then re-elected three more times and became a member of Parliament.

Tina Evans, Director of Frank Harris & Co.’s Barbican, City & Clerkenwell office commented: “We are delighted to bring this excellent two-bedroom apartment to market as it offers a truly unique opportunity for buyers to purchase a piece of history. Located conveniently in the City of London, this property has great potential to be converted into a three-bedroom apartment and offers a generous amount of flexible space”. 

The two-bedroom apartment in Whittington House is for sale with Frank Harris & Co. for £1,300,000 with a video tour or in-person viewing available.