City Slickers: our take on luxury London homes for sale
This round up represents our take on luxury London homes for sale –design-led living spaces in some of the city’s most coveted postcodes. From contemporary one-off family homes to classic townhouses with some serious interior design flair, these truly are the best homes for sale in London right now.
Guildford Street, London WC1
The Georgian townhouse typology represents perhaps London’s most enduring and iconic housing stock, and this Grade II-listed iteration in Bloomsbury is a refined example of period charm with contemporary design. Materials included in the recent restoration include Carrara marble, solid-walnut and French oak, establishing a beautiful backdrop for any interior style.
Aldersgate Street, Barbican, London EC1
Chamberlin, Powell & Bon designed over 100 flat ‘types’ as part of the Barbican Estate but, for something more bespoke, try this conversion of the former Estate Office, which comprises five bedrooms, large private courtyard garden and double-height living room. Interiors feature the Barbican’s signature concrete walls and pillars, imbuing the otherwise minimal space with textural variation and tactility.
St. Stephen’s Yard, Chepstow Road, London W2
Not many luxury London homes come with their own private mews, but such is the deal at St. Stephen’s Yard in Notting Hill, where almost 5,000 sq ft of living space is arranged around a cobbled courtyard garden. Thanks to glazed roofs and internal sliding doors, light pours into the internal spaces, while a conservatory, two roof terraces and balcony offer inside/outside moments that, thanks to their seclusion and lush planting, establish a restful, tranquil feel.
Fitzroy Park, London N6
Private road? Tick. Ambitious, exceptional architecture? Tick. Swimming pool? Tick. Cinema room? Tick. You get the idea; this house in Highgate, overlooking Hampstead Heath, has all the components of an out-and-out luxury modern home, incorporating sprawling living space, a rich material palette and landscaped gardens.
St Anne’s Court, London W1
If you’re going to live in London, why not fully commit to urban life and take up residence in Soho, the city’s beating heart of culture, food, retail and creative industries. This house, believed to have been built in 1735-36 received an overhaul in 2013, which brought a modern layout and design flourishes to the classic Georgian proportions of the space.
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