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Lustworthy residences in the capital city
Have you been dreaming of moving to the capital? With endless restaurants, shopping opportunities, theatre shows, and all the iconic sights to see, you’ll find it hard to be stuck for something to do – it’s easy to see why so many flock to London. Made up of a cluster of boroughs, each with its distinct feel, you’ll have your pick of the bunch. There’s trendy east, glamorous west, metropolitan north or maybe you fancy heading south of the river for leafy boroughs with a strong sense of community and cultural gems. Here are the best properties for sale in London right now…
Historically identified by reformer Charles Booth as home to the ‘upper-middle and upper classes’, St George’s Square has long attracted residents of status and substance. Characterised by its grand stucco terraces, private garden square and immediate proximity to Westminster, now’s your chance to stake your claim on the street with this Grade II listed property now for sale.
£10m, alexandermain.co
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Brimming with wisteria buds, this charming red-brick home makes for an ideal family base. With five bedrooms, two large reception rooms, a Juliette balcony, garden and playroom this is a spacious prospect in the south of the city.
£1.925m, dexters.co.uk
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The only thing better than a Chelsea penthouse? A Chelsea penthouse that comes with a roof terrace and two studio apartments. With a main apartment spanning 7,000 sqft, key features include the open-plan living space, the private office, gym, library and games room. Up above, the roof terrace features dining, seating and BBQ areas backdropped by Chelsea’s rooftops.
£38m, sothebysrealty.co.uk
Designed and built in 2004 by the acclaimed Swiss architect Walter Strebel, this eight-bedroom, 6,000 sqft home is the perfect base for generational living. Beyond the walled garden to the rear of the house sits a secret garden for those seeking an escape.
Available to rent for £22,000 PCM, knightfrank.co.uk
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This Chelsea townhouse is the stuff of dreams. With an indoor swimming pool, spa-treatment room, cinema room, gym, wine cellar, Juliette balcony and private walled garden, it seems there’s nothing that this home doesn’t have.
£28m, sothebysrealty.co.uk
A Grade II listed family home in the heart of Islington, this Victorian townhouse boasts an elegant garden and private roof terrace. Sympathetically restored and refurbished by RIBA award-winning architects Michaelis Boyd, with further design and interiors by renowned luxury residential designer Crawford Design, this five-bedroom home is true beauty.
£5m, knightfrank.com
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The final puzzle piece of Southbank place, SEVEN has been designed by architect Stanton Williams as a contemporary response to the brutalist structures of the neighbouring Royal Festival Hall and the Southbank Centre. Spanning 92 lateral apartments and penthouses, with interiors by Albion Nord, many of the homes enjoy views across the River Thames towards the London Eye, Houses and Parliament and Big Ben. Residents will also gain access to the private health club, featuring a 25-metre swimming pool, his and hers steam and sauna rooms, a gym, workout rooms, relaxation pods, treatment rooms and a hair and beauty studio.
Prices range from £1.9m for a one-bedroom apartment to £6.2m for a three bedroom apartment, southbank-place.com
One of London’s most glamorous grocers, Farm Shop Mayfair is beloved by royals and celebrities alike. Want the perfect base to spy on the famous names coming in and out? The two-bedroom apartment that sits above the store is now for sale. For a further dinner party boast, the building formerly served as the shop of royal florist Constant Spry OBE (now commemorated by a Blue Plaque out front).
£5.5m, beauchampestates.com
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Named for the owner’s former profession, this eco conscious mews home was built in collaboration between the current owner and Jonathan Tuckney Design. From electric glazed ‘switchable’ privacy glass and a felt-lined media room, to a retractable skylight for stargazing and a private terrace above the street’s quiet cobbles, this home has it all.
£2.75m, knightfrank.co.uk
A mere 60 metres from Chelsea’s iconic King’s Road, this new development offers residents one of the highest calibre postcodes in the capital. Spanning 143 apartments and penthouses, residents also enjoy access to a 25-metre swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room, cinema, six-acre gardens, a retail hub and a resident’s lounge. Once one of the world’s oldest gasworks (dating back to 1824), several heritage assets within the site are also being carefully restored.
Completion set for 2029-2030. Prices start at £740,000 for a one-bedroom suite, berkeleygroup.co.uk
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This property is the final legacy of legendary 20th century British architect Sir James Stirling – a visionary who became known for his ‘rebellion against conformity’. Situated on the sixth and seventh floors, the penthouse has been more recently been refurbished into a luxury turnkey apartment courtesy of Nuhu Developments. Inside, the home features furniture from revered American designer Kelly Wearstler and artwork by acclaimed 20th century artist André Lanskoy – both of which are available via separate negotiation – as well as a private roof terrace and communal residents’ garden.
£13.9m, azrealestate.uk
For those who dream of a short commute, this is the home for you. Located in The Lexington, just a stone’s throw from the capital-C City of London, this split-level penthouse is within walking distance of the Barbican. Residents also gain access to an internal courtyard and gym.
£1.295m, frankharris.co.uk
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Where most old London homes are split up into smaller flats, this impressive property was created through the amalgamation of two existing houses into one mega 12-bedroom, 9,128 sqft home. Rebuilt in 1999 and designed by an Italian architect with decorative detailing sourced from Paris, the house unfolds across five expansive floors, with a vast second-floor reception room and a private garden set behind a quiet, tree-lined avenue.
£30m, sothebysrealty.co.uk
Though not quite the King’s Road, this Richmond location is just as charming. A mid-Victorian townhouse just a quick stroll from Richmond park, this five-bedroom property is rich in period character.
£4.25m, dexters.co.uk
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The final penthouse at The Stage in Shoreditch, this 2,042 sqft residence occupied the 36th and 37th floors of this East London development. With living areas on the ground floor and bedrooms up above, the property also enjoys access to two balconies and four terraces with sweeping views across London. Residents, meanwhile, benefit from a gym, private cinema rooms, bowling alley, golf simulator, a sky lounge and 24-hour concierge services.
£4.5m, thestageshoreditch.com
The former home of everyone from Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, to George Eliot and J.M.W Turner, Cheyne Walk has no shortage of famous former residents. A rare opportunity to purchase a home on the iconic road, this eight-bedroom, Grade II listed Georgian townhouse might just be the dream city base. Spanning 7,500 sqft, plus a private garden and a linked mews house, this exceptional house enjoys beautiful views across the River Thames.
£25m, sothebysrealty.co.uk
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This newly completed penthouse at Tower East, Chelsea Waterfront offers up 360-degree views across London. Decked out by BAYA Interiors, this five-bedroom home is classy and cosy all at once, offering residents a light-filled sanctuary in the heart of the city.
On the market for £11.5m, chelseawaterfront.com
Is this London’s most coveted address? Sat on the edge of Chelsea, Belgravia and Pimlico, Chelsea Barracks is the perfect base for those who dream of living just a stone’s throw from the King’s Road. Plus, residents gain automatic access to The Garrison Club – tennis courts, spas, and all. In case you fancy becoming a resident, its latest offering is a £15.5m three-bedroom apartment designed by Albion Nord, complete with a secret bar, record player and gramophone.
On the market for £15.5m, chelseabarracks.com
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Whether you want to cut down on the commute to your next concerto or simply fancy a home with views across Hyde Park, this Kensington apartment is located in the perfect spot. Sat on the former site of Gore House – home of abolitionist William Wilberforce – the current property was designed in 1878 by Richard Norman Shaw, as part of Prince Albert’s plan for a new culture and science centre in South Kensington: Albertopolis. The first apartments of their kind, Albert Hall Mansions marked a new era in city living with homes purpose-built for the upper echelons of society. Legend has it that Queen Victoria purchased the mansions and gifted them to her cousins to celebrate the completion of Prince Albert’s project. And now, one of those same homes is on the market.
On the market for £7m, maskells.com
When you think of a houseboat, your mind probably conjures images of a small dingy cabin, rocking on the waves. Larger than your average houseboat offering, this on-river home is the perfect base to find your sea legs. Designed around an open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting area, this three-bedroom home offers up uninterrupted views across the river. On the upper level sits the wheelhouse and a deck space with room for a pool or hot tub.
Available to rent for £7,500 PCM or £1,731 per week, knightfrank.com
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Unsurprisingly located in Wimbledon (just a two minute walk from the station), Wimbledon Bridge House comprises 123 residences spanning, studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments plus penthouses. With the pre-existing building reimagined by award-winning architects Fourfoursixsix and interiors crafted by renowned design studio Johnson Taylor, there are two specially curated palettes which set the tone for each home: the rich forest tones and and dark wood accents of Bosca, and the softer creams, sages and light timbers of Folia. Alongside the accommodation, this new development boasts three floors of amenities and commercial spaces with wellness at their core.
Completion anticipated end of 2028. Prices start at £487,500, londonsquare.co.uk
