At home in City of London

Monkwell Square, £2.5 million Roman ruins can hardly get closer than to this house, which overlooks a landscaped square incorporating a section of the London wall. Entirely renovated by architects Inside-out, it has two floors of living space and four bedrooms upstairs. The roof terrace takes in views across the square to the Barbican. Hamptons (020–3369 4371)

Crown Square, £6.9 million For striking views of the Tower of London, few places beat One Tower Bridge, on the opposite bank of the Thames. This four-bedroom home makes the most of the panorama, with floor-to-ceiling windows in the living and dining area, the separate kitchen and the main bedroom. Knight Frank (020–3944 6318)

St Katharine Docks, £2.25 million Situated 10 minutes’ walk from Tower Hill, this apartment overlooks the St Katharine marina and the Shard beyond. The open-plan living and dining area has floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony, as do two of the three bedrooms. Residents have access to 24-hour concierge service. Savills (020–7456 6800)