Dowells Street, London, SE10

There are plenty of apartments in Greenwich with river views, but very few where the Thames feels quite as much a part of the home as it does here.

Set across the top two floors of Dundas Court within the New Capital Quay development, this exceptional two-bedroom duplex penthouse offers approximately 1,051 sq ft of internal space, an unusually large private terrace and some genuinely spectacular views across the Thames towards Canary Wharf, the City and the wider London skyline.

The main living space is where the apartment really comes into its own. A wall of floor-to-ceiling glass runs almost the full width of the room, with large bi-fold doors opening directly onto the terrace. From inside, the view stretches uninterrupted across the river towards Canary Wharf, while the terrace itself wraps across the front of the apartment and gives a much wider outlook along the Thames.

It is a remarkable space, and one that changes constantly throughout the day. Boats passing below, the skyline in the distance and London lighting up after dark all become part of the backdrop.

The terrace is also far more substantial than the balconies typically found in modern developments. There is ample room for outdoor seating, dining and planting, with integrated decking lighting, external power and water, additional lighting and a small storage shed. The decking itself was refurbished and resealed in April 2026.

Inside, the reception room is generous enough to accommodate separate living and dining areas without either feeling compromised. Wide oak flooring runs throughout much of the apartment, while clever built-in cabinetry and concealed storage keep the room remarkably uncluttered.

The kitchen sits alongside the main living area but remains clearly defined as its own space. Finished with high-gloss cabinetry and a central island, it includes upgraded Smeg appliances, a boiling-water tap, bronze-effect reflective glass splashback and additional task lighting. Double doors provide another direct connection onto the terrace.

A guest WC and useful storage complete the entrance level.

Upstairs, the sense of being directly on the river continues. Even the landing has an extraordinary wall of glazing looking straight across the Thames and towards Canary Wharf.

The larger of the two bedrooms is arguably one of the apartment's most memorable spaces. Measuring approximately 15'9" x 9'5", it features enormous glazed bi-fold doors which can be opened to create an almost uninterrupted connection with the river outside. Waking up here means looking directly across the Thames towards Canary Wharf and the London skyline.

The room also has extensive bespoke fitted storage with integrated lighting, smart lighting, electric blinds and multiple power points. It is currently arranged to provide bedroom, dressing and working space, with the owners' portable Murphy bed due to be removed before completion.

The second bedroom is even larger at approximately 16'1" x 12'5" and includes extensive fitted wardrobes and storage together with its own en-suite shower room. Its proportions make it an excellent double bedroom and give the apartment considerable flexibility for guests, family or anyone wanting a substantial home-working space.

There is also a separate main bathroom with bath and shower, while both bathrooms benefit from underfloor heating and dimmable lighting.

The specification throughout goes well beyond what you would normally expect. Air conditioning serves the reception room and bedrooms, there is smart lighting throughout key areas, multiple Wi-Fi access points, extensive concealed and built-in storage and a fully shelved utility room with space suitable for a folding bicycle.

The owners have also continued to maintain and improve the apartment, including the installation of a Vent-Axia whole-property ventilation system in 2025, serviced again in August 2026. The Heat Interface Unit providing heating and hot water was serviced in May 2026, while the bathroom marble was refurbished and polished in April 2026.

The apartment also comes with secure underground parking, an increasingly valuable benefit in this part of Greenwich.

New Capital Quay occupies a superb position directly beside the Thames, with the riverfront itself forming part of everyday life here. Greenwich town centre is close by, putting its independent shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and weekend market within easy reach, alongside the historic centre of Greenwich, the Cutty Sark, Greenwich Park and the Old Royal Naval College.

For transport, Cutty Sark DLR provides straightforward connections towards Canary Wharf and the City, while Greenwich station offers both National Rail and DLR services.

What makes this apartment special, though, is difficult to reduce to specification alone.

It is the combination of being at the top of the building, arranged across two floors, having genuinely substantial outside space and seeing the Thames and London skyline from so much of the home. Open the bi-fold doors in the reception room or bedroom and the relationship with the river becomes even more dramatic.

For anyone looking for something genuinely different in Greenwich, this is a penthouse that deserves to be seen in person.