Properties of the week: homes with impressive roof terraces
Featuring a London flat overlooking the Thames and a clifftop house with views of the Firth of Forth
1. Tower Bridge, Wapping, E1
Overlooking the River Thames, this flat comes with a full-length private roof terrace. Main suite, 2 further beds, family bath, kitchen, dining room, 1 further recep, parking.
£1.75m; Knight Frank (020-7480 4475)
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2. Canty Bay House, North Berwick
East Lothian
Set on a clifftop with outstanding views over the Firth of Forth. Main suite, 5 further beds (3 en suite), kitchen, dining room, 3 further receps, garden.
OIEO £1.45m; Rettie (0131-220 4160)
3. Castle Keep, High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
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Built in 1806 and nestled in woodland with a large roof terrace that overlooks The Rye. Main suite, 3 further beds (1 en suite), family bath, kitchen, 3 receps, garden.
4. The Beach House, Weymouth
Dorset
Waterside house with balconies overlooking a charming harbour. Main suite, 4 further beds (3 en suite), kitchen, 2 receps, garage.
OIEO £1m; Symonds & Sampson (01305-251154)
5. New Eidyn, St James Quarter
Edinburgh
This new development includes panoramic views and is due for completion soon. Main suite, guest bed, family bath, open-plan kitchen/living area, communal garden room.
£700,000; Rettie (0131-243 3858)
6. Salvation House, Bradninch
Devon
A former Salvation Army hall designed by Sir Oswald Archer. Main suite, 2 further beds (1 en suite), shower room, open-plan kitchen/living room, roof terrace, geodesic dome.
£650,000; Stags (01392-255202)
7. The Chimes, Westminster, SW1
London
Close to Millbank and the River Thames, the property has a large communal terrace overlooking the Houses of Parliament. Main suite, 1 further bed, family bath, open-plan kitchen/living/dining room, gym.
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