About Property

Discover the extraordinary Malplaquet House, a majestic Grade II-listed early Georgian home boasting a fascinating history in the heart of Greater London's Stepney Green conservation area. Built between 1741 and 1742 and later adapted in the 1790s, this atmospheric residence has been fully restored in consultation with The Spitalfields Historic Buildings Trust, offering over 4,000 sq ft of historic elegance across four spacious storeys.

The home is configured with 5 bedrooms, 5 beds, and 2 bathrooms, accommodating up to 10 guests. The interior is a masterclass in preservation, featuring aged pine floorboards and walls finished with traditional thin paints and chalks applied by specialist artisans upon lime plaster. The ground floor offers two large, light-filled reception rooms; one features a green Florentine marble bolection chimney piece from Lord Rosebery’s demolished townhouse, while the other showcases bullseye Carrara marble chimneypieces.

Unique room details abound throughout the property. The lower-ground guest bedroom features beautifully distressed panelling and an 18th-century chimneypiece from the celebrated 'Tom’s Coffee House'. The wonderful kitchen overlooks the garden and features Swedish green marble countertops and a reclaimed stoneware sink with a Vitruvian scroll. On the first floor, a sitting room houses an antique carved wood fireplace in an Asiatic design, while adjacent connected rooms retain original arsenic green décor and 1800s wallpaper remnants. The uppermost floor contains three bedrooms, a home office with a working fluted stoneware sink, and a generously sized bathroom featuring two reclaimed cast-iron roll-top claw foot baths.

Located in a vibrant part of east London, the house is a short distance from the River Thames and the City. Guests can explore the green open spaces of Mile End Park, Victoria Park, and Stepney City Farm. Local cultural highlights include the Whitechapel Gallery, the independent Genesis cinema, and the eclectic George Tavern. The nearby Spitalfields and Shoreditch districts offer world-class dining at establishments like Ottolenghi and St. John Bread & Wine, alongside the famous Brick Lane. Transport is exceptionally convenient, with Stepney Green station just a minute's walk away and the Elizabeth Line accessible via Whitechapel station.

Practical Information:

• Check-in: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Check-out: 10:00 AM
• Pets: Dogs only
• Restrictions: Strictly no parties, no open fires, and no guests under 12 years old
• ID Verification: Secure guest ID verification via TRUVI is required
• Long-term stays: Guests staying 28+ nights receive a complimentary monthly 2-hour housekeeping service with refreshed linens

Malplaquet House is a very unique home in terms of design and function, offering a truly one-of-a-kind living experience for those who appreciate historical authenticity.

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