Whether you admire Charles Dickens or hate his writing and think that it’s overly descriptive and uses needlessly long sentences, you cannot deny his masterful characterisation. Whether Tommy Traddles adorably doodling skulls on his paper or the eccentric Miss Havisham, His characters stay with the readers long after the story has ended. Recently, a home which was mentioned in one of his most popular novels ‘Oliver Twist,’ was put up for sale.
London: House Mentioned ‘Oliver Twist’ Goes Up For Sale For £2.25M
Charles Dickens is one of those canonical writers that has experts and scholars divided. It seems that people either love his writing or hate it. If you’re in the former category, we have a piece of news that is sure to excite you.
The iconic ferry house described in the novel ‘Oliver Twist’ is now up for sale for a whopping £2.25M! That’s more than ₹23 crores! The ferry house has been renovated into a fabulous luxe home. The plush home is stretched across 3,200 sq. ft. and is located in Sunbury.
Sunbury is a quaint little town west of London. This ferry house is perched on the banks of the River Thames and has a total of four bedrooms. The gallery offers a breathtaking view of the river and is sure to make your day.
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Where In The Book Is It Mentioned?
This particular ferry house is mentioned in the 21st Chapter of the book. The passage describes the dark shadows looming over the graves underneath a Yew tree and how the effect of the shadows is exacerbated by the light in a Ferry House some distance away from the Sunbury Church.
The Ferry House’s structure is spacious and full of natural light which is guided in through the multiple skylights on the roof. The decor pleasantly complements the ambience and makes for a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
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Have you ever read ‘Oliver Twist’ or any of the books written by Charles Dickens? Do you love his writing or do you hate it? Let us know in the comments below!
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