grosvenor square mayfair w1
GROSVENOR SQUARE MAYFAIR W1
GROSVENOR SQUARE MAYFAIR W1
An immaculately presented and incredibly rare lateral 4 bedroom apartment of 3,649 square feet with direct views over one of London’s oldest and most prominent garden squares. With generous accommodation over the fifth floor of this purpose built apartment block, benefits include 24 hour uniformed porter, direct lift access and a private garage within the building of 676 square feet, which could comfortably house 2 or 3 cars as well as additional storage.
London's premier square since 1731 History Projected by 1720, Grosvenor Square was built between 1725 and 1731, and apart from Lincoln’s Inn Fields, it was and has remained the largest Square in the West End. The cost of construction at the time was computed at some £2,871. The Square was surrounded by houses of varying sizes and levels of grandeur and it is known that at the time of construction, circa 1726, these new houses would sell for between £1,166 and £7,500. It was originally thought that the Square would provide a fashionable alternative to the then most desirable address of St James Square. Indeed many inhabitants did make the move north to Grosvenor Square and it is documented that of the first 51 residents who between 1727 and 1741 brought the leases into occupation, some 35 were titled folk. Over the years of course, Grosvenor Square has gone through many guises and from 1926, many of the original houses were demolished to make way for more desirable apartment buildings. This met initially with some resistance from the then Duke of Westminster. Whilst it was hoped that some houses would be included in a re-building scheme, flats were effectively accepted as the programme for 1931.
Number 15 The airship pioneer Sir Denniston Burney had wanted to redevelop the site incorporating number 15 to include a motorcar showroom, a shopping arcade and several small apartments, but his alternative suggestion of larger, more stately flats seemed more attractive and the Duke declared himself in favour of a coherent scheme of re-building in 1931. The house that stood at number 15 would be demolished in 1935.
Previous Occupants (of 15 Grosvenor Square as a house) Thomas Duncombe, Politician 1729-46 His widow, 1746-9 Their son Thomas Duncombe, Politician 1750-79 John Egerton, Bishop of Durham – 1781-7 His son Lieut. Col. John William Egerton, latterly 7th Earl of Bridgwater, 1787-1808 Lady Penrhyn, widow of Baron Penrhyn, 1808-16 13th Marquess of Winchester 1817-22 Nos.15 and 16 as one house 1823-48 occupied by Viscount Belgrave, heir to Earl Grosvenor Divided again in 1848 to 2 houses and occupied by Silversmith Kensington Lewis 1848-1856 Unknown 1856-1893 Col. Ralph Vivian 1893-1924
Entertaining on a grand scale with seven windows overlooking Grosvenor Square Accommodation Direct Lift Access Private Lobby Wide Hallway Drawing Room Library Dining Room Master Bedroom Suite with Separate Dressing Room 2 Additional Bedroom Suites Large Kitchen with Adjoining Breakfast Room Guest Cloakroom Staff ■
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Bedroom/Bedroom Four Gym Utility Plant Room Private Garage of 676 Square Feet to Accommodate 2/3 Cars 24 Hour Uniformed Porter 3,649 Square Feet EPC=C ■
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The Apartment The apartment is entered from a private lobby, reached by direct lift access. The generous width of the hallway offers a wonderful sense of light and space with all of the principle rooms leading off it. At the far end of the hallway is the drawing room, ideal for entertaining with south facing views over Grosvenor Square at the front and a more informal library/TV room at the rear. Combined, both rooms total 40 feet in length. Adjacent to this is the dining room with double doors leading into the kitchen, which has a separate area for more informal meals. An additional bedroom which could be used for guests, children or live-in staff is found at the rear of the apartment, as well as a private gym, utility room and plant room.
Each of the bedrooms also face over the Square gardens, with the master suite offering especially luxurious space, incorporating a separate dressing room and a beautiful marble bathroom. The building, generally regarded to be the finest on the Square, is serviced by 24 hour uniformed porterage. There is also the additional benefit of a private garage of some 676 square feet, which could easily accommodate up to 3 cars.
APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL AREA 3,649 sq ft / 338.99 sq m (Excluding Garage) 4,325 sq ft / 401.79 sq m (Including Garage)
Ground Floor
Fifth Floor
Terms Leasehold Approximately 111 years Service Charge Approximately £45,000 per annum including ground rent Energy Efficiency Rating Band C Price Upon Application Joint Sole Agents
102 Mount Street, London W1K 2TH
wetherell.co.uk
020 7529 5566 Wetherell and Savills have no authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract nor be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of the agent. Any areas, measurements or distances, text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all the necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Wetherell and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. February 2013.
GROSVENOR SQUARE MAYFAIR W1
An immaculately presented and incredibly rare lateral 4 bedroom apartment of 3,649 square feet with direct views over one of London’s oldest and most prominent garden squares. With generous accommodation over the fifth floor of this purpose built apartment block, benefits include 24 hour uniformed porter, direct lift access and a private garage within the building of 676 square feet, which could comfortably house 2 or 3 cars as well as additional storage.
London's premier square since 1731 History Projected by 1720, Grosvenor Square was built between 1725 and 1731, and apart from Lincoln’s Inn Fields, it was and has remained the largest Square in the West End. The cost of construction at the time was computed at some £2,871. The Square was surrounded by houses of varying sizes and levels of grandeur and it is known that at the time of construction, circa 1726, these new houses would sell for between £1,166 and £7,500. It was originally thought that the Square would provide a fashionable alternative to the then most desirable address of St James Square. Indeed many inhabitants did make the move north to Grosvenor Square and it is documented that of the first 51 residents who between 1727 and 1741 brought the leases into occupation, some 35 were titled folk. Over the years of course, Grosvenor Square has gone through many guises and from 1926, many of the original houses were demolished to make way for more desirable apartment buildings. This met initially with some resistance from the then Duke of Westminster. Whilst it was hoped that some houses would be included in a re-building scheme, flats were effectively accepted as the programme for 1931.
Number 15 The airship pioneer Sir Denniston Burney had wanted to redevelop the site incorporating number 15 to include a motorcar showroom, a shopping arcade and several small apartments, but his alternative suggestion of larger, more stately flats seemed more attractive and the Duke declared himself in favour of a coherent scheme of re-building in 1931. The house that stood at number 15 would be demolished in 1935.
Previous Occupants (of 15 Grosvenor Square as a house) Thomas Duncombe, Politician 1729-46 His widow, 1746-9 Their son Thomas Duncombe, Politician 1750-79 John Egerton, Bishop of Durham – 1781-7 His son Lieut. Col. John William Egerton, latterly 7th Earl of Bridgwater, 1787-1808 Lady Penrhyn, widow of Baron Penrhyn, 1808-16 13th Marquess of Winchester 1817-22 Nos.15 and 16 as one house 1823-48 occupied by Viscount Belgrave, heir to Earl Grosvenor Divided again in 1848 to 2 houses and occupied by Silversmith Kensington Lewis 1848-1856 Unknown 1856-1893 Col. Ralph Vivian 1893-1924
Entertaining on a grand scale with seven windows overlooking Grosvenor Square Accommodation Direct Lift Access Private Lobby Wide Hallway Drawing Room Library Dining Room Master Bedroom Suite with Separate Dressing Room 2 Additional Bedroom Suites Large Kitchen with Adjoining Breakfast Room Guest Cloakroom Staff ■
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Bedroom/Bedroom Four Gym Utility Plant Room Private Garage of 676 Square Feet to Accommodate 2/3 Cars 24 Hour Uniformed Porter 3,649 Square Feet EPC=C ■
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The Apartment The apartment is entered from a private lobby, reached by direct lift access. The generous width of the hallway offers a wonderful sense of light and space with all of the principle rooms leading off it. At the far end of the hallway is the drawing room, ideal for entertaining with south facing views over Grosvenor Square at the front and a more informal library/TV room at the rear. Combined, both rooms total 40 feet in length. Adjacent to this is the dining room with double doors leading into the kitchen, which has a separate area for more informal meals. An additional bedroom which could be used for guests, children or live-in staff is found at the rear of the apartment, as well as a private gym, utility room and plant room.
Each of the bedrooms also face over the Square gardens, with the master suite offering especially luxurious space, incorporating a separate dressing room and a beautiful marble bathroom. The building, generally regarded to be the finest on the Square, is serviced by 24 hour uniformed porterage. There is also the additional benefit of a private garage of some 676 square feet, which could easily accommodate up to 3 cars.
APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL AREA 3,649 sq ft / 338.99 sq m (Excluding Garage) 4,325 sq ft / 401.79 sq m (Including Garage)
Ground Floor
Fifth Floor
Terms Leasehold Approximately 111 years Service Charge Approximately £45,000 per annum including ground rent Energy Efficiency Rating Band C Price Upon Application Joint Sole Agents
102 Mount Street, London W1K 2TH
wetherell.co.uk
020 7529 5566 Wetherell and Savills have no authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract nor be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility on the part of the agent. Any areas, measurements or distances, text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all the necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Wetherell and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. February 2013.
