Words: Guy Aubrey Devito
London’s property market is enjoying its golden age; prices are sky high, houses are fitted out to the very highest standards and estate agents outnumber shops on the high street. Some of London’s finest properties are mind boggling luxurious and these are the very best that we could fine on the market right now.
OLD FRIARS, RICHMOND
Described as one of the finest houses overlooking Richmond Green, Old Friars is an extraordinary Grade II* Listed house positioned in the centre of Richmond, dating back to the late seventeenth century. The original William and Mary house has been altered and extended over subsequent centuries and is one of the most significant historic houses in west London. It has 12 bedrooms, five bathrooms and numerous outbuildings.
£10,000,000 from KnightFrank
REEVES MEWS, MAYFAIR
This extraordinary mews house is a new build and was designed by the architect Fenton Whelan in the style of a traditional London mews. The house is arranged over just four floors but despite this it is highly spacious and rooms include a wine cellar, integral garage, cinema room and gymnasium. It has six bedrooms in total, including and astonishing master suite with two en-suite bathrooms and two dressing rooms.
£24,000,000 from Wetherell
WESTBOURNE TERRACE, BAYSWATER
This magnificent seven property in the Bayswater area of Westminster is a joy to behold and is ideal for anybody who wants to live in grandeur, close to central London. Although the Grade II listed house was built around the 1840s – it has been meticulously refurbished and has luxurious modern trappings, although it retains much of its period character.
£9,999,000 from Savills
CHARLES STREET, MAYFAIR
This enormous house is spread over several floors and is one of the most expensive houses on the market in London. It’s described as an ‘ambassadorial mansion’ and is built with security and comfort in mind – a security system is in place and a lift can whisk those who are stair shy between floors. With eight bedrooms, a gym, a swimming pool, steam room and a sauna – this Charles Street property is London luxury property market at its pinnacle.
£39,500,000 from BeauchampEstates
BISHOPS AVENUE, HIGHGATE
This Highgate home is one of the finest new homes built in the U.K. and is built in a traditional English style. The house has eight bedrooms, an indoor swimming pool, a library and a games room. The property has naturally been fitted out with all the mod cons and will enable any resident to enjoy life within in the most luxurious, comfortable settings imaginable.
£34,999,950 from HarrodsEstates
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