£450,000

Reduced on 14/10/2026
Set on the 22nd floor and positioned on a prime corner plot within the iconic London City Island development, this exceptional four bedroom penthouse offers substantial internal living space alongside a spectacular wrap around west facing balcony with panoramic views across Canary Wharf, the London skyline and beyond.
Finished to a high standard throughout, the apartment offers an abundance of natural light through floor to ceiling windows, expansive open plan living and entertaining space, generously sized bedrooms and a rare penthouse layout ideal for both owner occupiers and investors alike.
The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Tower Hamlets, 2026/27 bills run from £1,225 a year in band A to £3,676 in band H.
Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Tower Hamlets, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.
Priced above 72% of the 4-bed flats for sale nearby right now.
Compared with 25 4-bed flats for sale within 2.8 miles, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices. Sold prices are HM Land Registry sales in E14 over the last 24 months, per square foot of EPC floor area. All sold £/sq ft in E14 →
City Island Way, London, E14
A £801,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £178,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1704, Defoe House, 123, City Island Way Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Oct 2025 | 797 sq ft £791/sq ft | 797 sq ft | £791 | £630,000 |
| Flat 1907, Defoe House, 123, City Island Way Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Sept 2025 | 560 sq ft £733/sq ft | 560 sq ft | £733 | £410,000 |
| Flat 2008, Defoe House, 123, City Island Way Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Oct 2024 | 840 sq ft £727/sq ft | 840 sq ft | £727 | £610,000 |
| Flat 1804, Defoe House, 123, City Island Way Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jul 2024 | 797 sq ft £803/sq ft | 797 sq ft | £803 | £640,000 |
| Flat 1708, Defoe House, 123, City Island Way Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Sept 2023 | 840 sq ft £780/sq ft | 840 sq ft | £780 | £655,000 |
| Flat 2202, Defoe House, 123, City Island Way Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Feb 2023 | 1,163 sq ft £946/sq ft | 1,163 sq ft | £946 | £1,100,000 |
| Flat 1809, Defoe House, 123, City Island Way Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Dec 2022 | 840 sq ft £810/sq ft | 840 sq ft | £810 | £680,000 |
| Flat 1808, Defoe House, 123, City Island Way Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Nov 2022 | 840 sq ft £822/sq ft | 840 sq ft | £822 | £690,000 |
The neighbourhood around this property.

19 other homes in Defoe House are on the market; the newest 8 are below.