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
£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
£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
£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
£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
£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
£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
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
£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
£1.1 million
Three-bedroom Passivhaus near Commons with triple glazing, MVHR system and clever temperature-regulating properties.