Location: South Kensington, London
Price: £7 million (US$9.35 million)
This duplex apartment that faces directly onto Hyde Park from the first two floors of an extravagant red-brick complex known as Albert Hall Mansions.
“You’re 50 meters from Royal Albert Hall,” the world-famous performance venue built by Queen Victoria in memory of her late husband, said listing agent Jamie Hope, of Maskells. “It’s a very exclusive address.”
“Allegedly, a lot of the park-facing flats were given to her first cousins,” Hope said.
Flat 22 has “grand proportions and ornate details,” he said. “You have your own front door and two extraordinary drawing rooms.”
Both living rooms have fireplaces, high ceilings, ornate cornicing and views toward Hyde Park, according to the listing.
From the front door, the home opens into a grand entrance hall with a sweeping staircase to the three upstairs bedrooms.
Toward the rear of the apartment is an open kitchen with sliding doors to an informal family room, according to the listing. The upstairs primary suite has a walk-in closet and an en suite with twin sinks and a separate tub and shower.
Designed by architect Richard Norman Shaw and built between 1879 and 1886, Albert Hall Mansions is recognized as a significant landmark in South Kensington.
Stats
The 3,492-square-foot home has three bedrooms, three full bathrooms and one partial bathroom.
Amenities
Amenities include a grand staircase, multiple fireplaces, original period details and oversize windows that overlook Hyde Park.
The building has a full-time porter, Hope said.
Neighborhood Notes
“You’re on the border of South Kensington and Knightsbridge,” Hope said. It’s a 10-minute walk to Knightsbridge and five minutes to Kensington Palace.
Royal Albert Hall, which opened in 1871, is one of the world’s most iconic performance venues. It hosts nearly 400 events a year, spanning genres, including classical, opera, rock, ballet and film screenings.
Agent: Jamie Hope, Maskells
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