After doing a little research into the background of the building, its new owner David Vanderhook named it The George Charles after an Armenian man who, after marrying an English girl, opened an exotic fruit shop in the premises in the 1890’s.
The history hasn’t just been preserved in the name; the Victorian heritage has been celebrated throughout and incorporated into modern designs, such as the unique feature wall which contains ten different styles of Victorian cornicing. It’s this attention to detail and carefully considered balance between preserving the old and embracing the new which has created such a charming environment.
