This year’s annual Oxford and Cambridge Boat Races are being held on Sunday March 27 on the world-renowned four-mile course between Putney and Mortlake.
The Boat Race has been entertaining Londoners almost every year since 1829. For such a popular event in south-west London’s social calendar, expect to see excited crowds overflowing from the pubs and restaurants along the course throughout the day, with the women’s race starting at 15.10pm and the men’s race starting at 16.10pm.
In honour of this long-standing event, we thought we would take a look inside some of the riverside properties we have available for sale and to rent along this part of the River Thames. Perhaps next year you could be watching the Boat Race from the window, balcony or garden of one of these stunning properties?
Fulham Reach, Fulham, W6
£1,229,950 to £2,449,950
Fulham Reach’s position close to Hammersmith Bridge is prime for The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Races – so close, you could probably hear the strokes of the oars! With a selection of two and three bedroom apartments available with river-facing balconies, you could enjoy future races in ultimate style.
Rainville Road, Fulham, W6
£1,395,000
Adjoining the Thames Path and directly overlooking the River Thames towards converted Harrods Furniture Depository, there are few better places to watch The Boat Race than from the reception room of this stylish two bedroom apartment. Windows spanning the full width of the room mean you’ll be able to follow the contest from Hammersmith Bridge to as far as the bend in the river at Fulham's Bishops Park.
Stevenage Road, Bishops Park, SW6
£925,000
Although this superb two bedroom apartment doesn’t offer river views, the sought-after portered riverside development it is set within is certainly well placed to catch a glimpse of the boats racing by. Pop down to the beautiful landscaped gardens or directly onto the Thames Path for fantastic views of the river and WWT London Wetland Centre opposite.
Harrods Village, Barnes, SW13
£790,000
Not only is this bright and airy one bedroom apartment in the perfect location for watching The Boat Races on one of the most picturesque stretches of the River Thames in Barnes, but it is set within stunning converted Harrods Furniture Depository. Originally built in 1894, the Grade II listed gated development has a residents’ gym, swimming pool and impressive communal gardens.
Bazalgette Court, Hammersmith, W6
£599,950
This contemporary two bedroom apartment is set within Bazalgette Court, a striking converted pumping station in Hammersmith that allows direct access to the River Thames. Moments from desirable Upper Mall, there are a number of pubs, such as The Old Ship and The Dove, that are great places to watch The Boat Races this Sunday.
Bazalgette Court, Hammersmith, W6
£695 pw (£3,012 pcm)
Also set in striking Bazalgette Court – which offers lift access, a porter and gated parking – this chic two bedroom penthouse apartment has not only one, but two sizeable balconies, one of which affords impressive views of the River Thames. In the perfect spot to catch sight of the boats speeding by on race day, you can just sit back, relax and enjoy…
Brunswick House, Hammersmith, W6
£750 pw (£3,250 pcm)
If access to a residents’ spa, gym, screening room and even a virtual golf room wasn’t enough already, this stylish two bedroom apartment is amazingly located right on the banks of the River Thames, just a short walk from Hammersmith Underground Station. With the spectacular view of The Boat Race only a lift ride away, there’s no excuse to miss out on one of south-west London’s biggest annual social events.
Mortlake High Street, Mortlake, SW14
£507.69 pw (£2,200 pcm)
Located just off Mortlake High Street and situated in a fantastic modern development, it’s as if this bright and airy two bedroom apartment was built for watching the finish line of The Boat Race! With uninterrupted views of the Thames from the balcony that stretches the whole width of the open-plan reception room, you can be ready and primed for all the action without leaving the comfort of your home.