Listing of the Day
Location: London
Price: £6 million (US$7.9 million)
For prospective buyers looking to kick up their heels in London, this three-bedroom duplex apartment on Onslow Square comes complete with a private ballroom.
The ballroom was originally open to the residents of Onslow Square, which was completed in 1865, according to the listing.
But the building that housed the ballroom (which was likely completed in the late 19th-century) was damaged beyond repair by a bomb during World War II. During the rebuilding process, the ballroom (which survived intact) was absorbed by a new development of apartments and retained within this one.
Now used as a drawing room, the ballroom can be cleared of furniture and used as a unique entertaining space.
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"It’s unlike anything else in the city," said listing agent Hermione Russell of Russell Simpson. "The ballroom has retained the majority of its original features, including polished hard oak flooring, and there is a stage at the back that would have been for the orchestra. The pitched skylight in its ceiling is also an original feature."
The property is also quite private for the area—it has no neighbors above or to the sides, so it is extremely quiet.
"The raised, ground-floor master bedroom has unobstructed views and direct access into the private garden," Ms. Russell said. "It’s also a beautifully interior designed space with silver leaf ceiling and chandeliers."
Ms. Russell said it "would also be perfect for pied-a-terre purchasers who are location driven and would benefit from the property’s live-in caretaker."
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Stats
The 2,280-square-foot home has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms.
Amenities
The building has the benefit of a live-in caretaker; full access to the renowned square, with its tennis court and private gardens, comes with the flat.
The home also has its own rear patio garden.
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Neighborhood Notes
Known for its white-stucco period buildings and attractive gardens, Onslow Square is located in the heart of London’s South Kensington neighborhood, considered to be one of the prettiest parts of central London.
Good schools and many fine restaurants abound. In addition, the Fulham Road, Brompton Cross and South Kensington transport links are just a short walk from the property.
Agent: Hermione Russell, Russell Simpson
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