Situated in one of the East End's original warehouse conversions, this beautifully proportioned four bedroom live/work apartment boasts a whopping 3400 square foot of flexible lateral living space spanning the second floor of the former Spratt's dog biscuit factory in Poplar. These warehouses were first converted by artists in the 1960s and sold as shells to painters and sculptors, many of whom still live and work in the buildings today. This is one of the largest units in the factory and owned by its current Artist for 37 years.

As these units were converted by artists, the space is flexible and can be re-configured to suit. This unit is currently configured as a three bedroom, two bathroom with huge living and studio/work spaces boasting exposed brickwork and double height ceilings. There is also a self contained one bedroom flat with its own bathroom and kitchen, ideal as guest quarters or that can be rented easily either on a long or short term basis.

Access to the apartment is gained via a communal courtyard and the apartment has access to a communal garden at the rear, reached via a pair of elegant wooden double-doors. There is also a private west facing balcony which benefits from plenty of sun.


The community of artists – mostly painters and sculptors – is a fundamental presence in the Fawe Street buildings. The high demand for the sculptures of Barry Flanagan in the 1960s led to the development of the Arts Foundry on the ground floor of Block A (opposite), that now continues to cast bronze sculptures, producing the works of Anish Kapoor, Tracey Emin, Anthony Gormley, Marc Quinn, and contemporary international artists of similar stature.

Next to the foundry, there is a conservation and restoration workshop belonging to master craftsman Rupert Harris, carrying out restoration work for the V&A, the Royal collection, and many public sculptures.

The apartment is located on Fawe Street just south of Limehouse Cut, a vibrant area undergoing interesting redevelopment. The canal path runs to Limehouse in one direction and Bromley-by-Bow in the other. Mile End Park and its excellent leisure centre are close nearby. The shops and restaurants of Canary Wharf are in easy reach and can be reached by DLR from Langdon Park. The Jubilee Line can also be accessed at Canary Wharf, for quick journeys into central London in one direction, or Stratford in the other.