One historic pad in London, England, is ready to welcome nobles of the present day.
A $32M Victorian mansion in South Kensington redefines luxury living
Situated on South Kensington's impossibly posh Queen's Gate boulevard, the six-story mansion dates back to the Victorian era but was stripped back to the brick and rebuilt to contemporary standards within the last decade, making it a great fit for those who appreciate the convergence of new and old.
Spanning over 14,500 square feet-notably large for Central London-the polished pad seamlessly combines original period features and Victorian proportions with the latest tech and mod cons. Think high ceilings, deep sash windows, and intricate plasterwork set alongside advanced automation systems and modern appliances.
Sitting slightly back from the tree-lined street, the stately abode features a white-coated facade that is typical of the area, along with large arched windows and a balcony. Inside, a lengthy entry hall with a private elevator and a staircase leads to a formal dining room, a drawing room, and a more intimate morning room-all of which overlook a courtyard garden with an al fresco dining space, a rarity for this part of London.
The first floor is designed for entertaining, offering a huge double reception that extends the full width of the house and showcases parquet flooring, a stone-crafted mantle, and tall arched doors that open to twin street-facing balconies. An office with a wood-burning fireplace and a hidden service kitchen are also located on this level.
Floors two through six offer up a total of nine spacious bedrooms, including the massive primary suite. A posh upholstered headboard caps a king-sized bed in the bedroom, opposite a marble-crafted fireplace. The en suite is decked out with dual sinks and an oval-shaped freestanding tub, while the boutique-like dressing room sports a barrel ceiling and mirrored doors. All guest bedrooms come with en suites, and many have original fireplaces, too.
Down on the lower ground floor, a 10th bedroom sits alongside a fully equipped kitchen, a pantry, a playroom, and a luxurious private cinema room with a bar. The floor below is home to a plant room, a gym, and a pool room with a sauna and steam rooms. The interconnected mews house, meanwhile, which would have been a stable back in the 18th century, offers two en suite bedrooms, an open-plan living room, and a separate entrance, making it ideal for guests.
Located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Queen's Gate is one of the city's most exclusive and historically significant streets, with its grand Victorian and Edwardian townhouses often selling for tens of millions. This particular property is now available for $32 million with Rowland King of United Kingdom Sotheby's International Realty.
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