Live work spaces for sale in London and beyond

Simon Stone

Cancel the commute with these live work spaces for sale in London and Kent, from a purpose built atelier house to warehouse, workshop and mill conversions.

There are more ways than ever to work from home, and it’s no longer limited to the creative sector or self-employed. They’ve long been targeting live work spaces for sale to have the freedom of making, designing or consulting without ever going beyond the front door, and now the shift in working patterns has taken working from home into the mainstream.

The Carlton Works

Our collection of live work spaces for sale begin with this 948 sq ft first-floor apartment at The Carlton Works, one of Peckham’s best-preserved slices of industrial architecture.

If you’re a fan of high ceilings, massive factory windows, bright white space and sleek minimalist style, you’ll feel right at home within these walls.

£625,000 – discover The Carlton Works

Plantation Wharf

A contemporary atelier house in a riverside quarter in Battersea with an uncluttered interior of 2,700 sq ft across three toreys including a number of open-plan spaces.

Originally with commercial use, a recent change of planning permission has given the house full residential status, making it a vast family home offering a flexible canvas to put down some creative roots.

£1,795,000 – discover Plantation Wharf

Tonge Mill

This converted Georgian flour mill and bakery is a Grade II listed local landmark in a rural waterside setting among Kentish green fields between Faversham and Sittingbourne.

Completely reimagined from its former life, historic Tonge Mill provides 6,000 sq ft of mixed-use space including a three-storey home, a series of workshops, and a self-contained cottage.

£1,500,000 – discover Tonge Mill

Havelock Walk

Contemporary, uncluttered styling sits front and centre throughout the last of these live work homes for sale, at a reimagined artist warehouse at Havelock Walk in Forest Hill, the home of South East London’s creative scene.

With 2,045 sq ft of freehold live work space across three storeys, the three-bedroom interior also includes a ground-floor gallery/workshop space, while outside enjoys a serene and private decked roof terrace.

£1,350,000 – discover Havelock Walk

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About the Author

Simon Stone

Simon Stone has been an estate agent for nearly 30 years. He began his career in South East London, then spent 18 years at the heart of the emerging Shoreditch market, selling countless lofts and warehouse apartments and building a substantial client base. He co-founded the successful estate agency Davey Stone, with branches in Shoreditch, Brick Lane and Broadway Market, which was acquired in March 2016. His continued passion for distinctive property and interiors now rests firmly with Unique Property Company. Outside of work, you’ll find him trawling travel websites and blogs, or exploring The South Bank with his wife and three children — a journey that always ends at Borough Market.