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Nine of the best unique trophy homes for sale in London — including this £3.5m Gothic pile in Highgate

London is full of incredible architecture, but truly unique homes don’t come to market all that often.

We’ve selected nine utterly one-off homes currently for sale, from a converted chapel with a barrel-vaulted ceiling in Camberwell to a glass cube overlooking the Thames in Barnes.

There is also a Passivhaus in Streatham that will save you a pretty penny on energy bills, and contemporary homes by architects including John Pawson and 2LG Studio.

If you’re looking for a trophy home that will truly be the envy of your neighbours, read on.

Hampstead, NW3

Church Row (Goldschmidt & Howland)

£3.25 million

Georgian weatherboard icon in heart of Hampstead with bright, modern rooms, plus paved garden, cellar and parking.

Goldschmidt & Howland, 020 3910 6243

Camberwell, SE5

Cormont Road (Whitewill)

£2.75 million

Converted chapel with 10-metre barrel ceiling. Decorative elements include marble floors and stained glass windows.

Whitewill, 020 3657 3353

Barnes, SW13

Gerard Road (Knight Frank)

£3.85 million

Contemporary four-bedroom glazed home crowned with glass cube overlooking river. Wraparound garden and air-conditioning.

Knight Frank, 020 3893 2945 

Fulham, SW6

Peterborough Road (Moveli)

£3.5 million

John Pawson-designed apartment in Piper Building with more than 5,000 sq ft of space, plus Urs Fischer cutaway wall installations.

Moveli, 020 3906 1015

Brentford, TW8

The Butts (Quilliam)

£2.4 million

Waterside Arts & Crafts home, once the Boatman’s Institute, with original sliding doors and fireplaces plus decked terrace.

Quilliam, 020 3892 9707 

Forest Hill, SE23

Sunderland Road (The Modern House)

£2.75 million

Six-bedroom detached Edwardian home with colourful contemporary interiors by 2LG Studio and large secluded rear garden.

The Modern House, 020 3795 5920

Highgate, N6

(Winkworth)

Holly Village,

£3.5 million

Grade II* listed Gothic Revival house with three bedrooms, cellar and garage in private quadrangle-style estate near the Heath.

Winkworth, 020 3889 9517

Chelsea, SW10

Redcliffe Square (Savills)

£1.95 million

Villa arranged around courtyard with striking Italianate interiors, including marble bathrooms, and guesthouse with own access.

Savills, 020 3840 3730

Streatham, SW16

Ambleside Avenue (The Modern House)

£1.1 million

Three-bedroom Passivhaus near Commons with triple glazing, MVHR system and clever temperature-regulating properties.

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