Providing 985 sq ft of living space, an elegant two-bedroom apartment in the Grade II listed building Whittington Houseis for sale for £1,300,000 through independent Central London property agents Frank Harris & Co. The property, which has potential to be converted into a three-bedroom apartment, is located on College Hill in the City of London, in a building which is famously known as the site of the former house of Richard “Dick” Whittington (1354–1423).

Whittington House, a Grade II listed stucco-fronted building is located at the south end of College Hill, a quiet cobbled road just off Cannon Street in the City of London, and was originally built in 1832 as a school by Mercers. The building was named after London’s most famous Lord Mayor of London, Richard Whittington, who once lived in a house which stood on this site in 1423. The inspired tale of Dick Whittington and His Cat has been folklore since the 17th century; it has been performed as opera, puppet shows and pantomime for centuries. Today it is a popular pantomime choice, particularly in the lead up to Christmas.

The grand building, which is steeped in history, has now been restored and meticulously converted into eight beautiful apartments with contemporary interiors. This spacious two-bedroom apartment which benefits from high ceilings and wood flooring throughout, comprises an open-plan kitchen and living room with a separate dining area which could be closed off from the rest of the space and used as a study. The kitchen has modern integrated appliances and there are sash windows along one side of the room which overlook the street below.

At the rear of the property is the principal bedroom with an ensuite, as well as another generously sized bedroom which has use of a guest bathroom. Depending on the needs and preferences of the buyer, this property could be converted into a three-bedroom apartment.

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2/New owners of the property will join a list of esteemed former residents, including Richard Whittington, who lived in a house on this site in 1423. Richard “Dick” Whittington, the real-life inspiration for the pantomime Dick Whittington and His Cat, was formerly an English merchant who made his fortune in dealing in silks and velvets. Whittington became Lord Mayor of London in 1393 and was re-elected a further three times, as well as a becoming a member of Parliament.

During his terms as Lord Mayor of London, Whittington donated a considerable amount of money into philanthropic endeavours, financing drainage systems for poor areas of London and a hospital ward for unmarried mothers at St Thomas’ Hospital. He also funded the rebuilding of his parish church, St Michael Paternoster, which still stands next to Whittington House.

Based in the City’s financial district, with easy access to Bank, Mansion House and Cannon Street stations, Whittington House is conveniently located. A short walk away is the Bloomberg Arcade with a number of bars and restaurants, as well as the five-star Ned Hotel, and a Waitrose supermarket.

Tina Evans, Director of Frank Harris & Co.’s Barbican, City & Clerkenwell office says: “We are delighted to bring this excellent two-bedroom apartment to market as it offers a truly unique opportunity for buyers to purchase a piece of history. Located conveniently in the City of London, this property has great potential to be converted into a three-bedroom apartment and offers a generous amount of flexible space”.

The two-bedroom apartment in Whittington House is for sale with Frank Harris & Co. for £1,300,000 with a video tour or in-person viewing available.