Published on 23 Jan 2026
From an Italian-style townhouse in London’s Chelsea to a country retreat in Dorset where every room is its own gallery
Chelsea, London
From the 1850s to the mid-20th century, Chelsea was considered to be London’s artistic quarter. Redcliffe Square, in the Boltons conservation area, is close to Brompton Road. With its pale yellow, tall townhouses, it has long attracted arty types. This Italian-style property, built around a central courtyard, is laid out over three floors and is lavishly decorated. The living room has a Louis XV-style fireplace (a work of art in itself) and tall, arched windows, while panelled walls act as frames for photographs and paintings. It has three bedrooms. £1.65m.