Princes Gate
Knightsbridge, SW7
£50,000,000
An impressive Grade II listed, stucco-fronted townhouse occupying a commanding position in one of London's finest terraces, directly facing Hyde Park and backing onto exceptional communal gardens. Extending to over 16,000 sq ft across six floors, the house offers a rare combination of historical significance, generous proportions, and an address without equal in central London.
Asking Price
£50,000,000
Bedrooms
12
bathrooms
10
Internal Area
16,987 sqft
External Area
-
Tenure
Freehold
EPC Rating
E Refrence
Council TAx band
The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (Band H)
Service charges
-
floor
4
lease length
-
Ground rent
-
The Property
Princes Gate was constructed in the late 1840s by architect Harvey Lonsdale Elmes, and this world-famous address carries a rich history of distinguished occupation. Double-fronted at the rear, the house delivers exceptional full-width reception rooms on both the ground and first floor, spaces of a scale suited to formal entertaining on the grandest terms.
The house is arranged over ground, lower ground, and four upper floors. A private south-facing terrace leads directly to the communal gardens to the rear, regarded as among the finest in central London. A lift serves all principal floors.
Indoor spaces
The ground and first-floor reception rooms benefit from the full width of the double-fronted rear elevation, creating lateral proportions rarely found in a period townhouse of this kind. Eight reception rooms in total provide considerable flexibility in arrangements, from intimate private dining to large-scale formal receptions.
The lower ground floor is divided into two distinct areas: a substantial swimming pool and casual reception beneath the terrace, and a separate wing housing an industrial kitchen and staff quarters with independent lift access.
The bedrooms
The principal bedroom suite occupies a commanding position on the upper floors, featuring a large dressing room and private bathroom with views directly over Hyde Park. A further ten bedrooms are arranged across the remaining upper floors, providing accommodation of considerable scale and privacy.
The Design
A Grade II listed building of significant architectural and historical merit, the house retains its period character throughout while offering the infrastructure appropriate to a residence of this standing. Extending to over 16,000 sq ft across six floors, the stucco-fronted freehold is double-fronted at the rear, creating full-width reception rooms of exceptional proportion. A private south-facing terrace offers direct access to the communal gardens beyond, while a roof terrace and balcony provide additional outdoor amenities. Internally, a swimming pool occupies the lower ground floor alongside an industrial kitchen and dedicated staff quarters. A lift serves all principal floors.
The Neighbourhood
Princes Gate occupies one of London's most enviable positions, equidistant between Knightsbridge and Kensington, with uninterrupted views over Hyde Park to the north. Harrods, the Brompton Road, and the flagship retailers of Sloane Street are within easy reach, as are the museum quarter of South Kensington and the cultural institutions of Kensington itself. Transport connections serve both central London and Heathrow with ease — a practical consideration for those with an international base.
