Mews houses are invariably desirable, with their doll's-house-like exteriors tucked away down quiet side streets, but there is usually one downside. They're tiny. Not so with this hidden gem, however, which has a Tardis-like spaciousness within. The house, which nestles on a quiet cul-de-sac in lovely Belgravia, has a glorious 3,122 square feet to spread out in, with five bedrooms, a cellar, a sun room and even a roof terrace overlooking the gardens of the Spanish Embassy.
Belgravia is one of London's most stylish neighbourhoods, within walking distance of Mayfair and St James to the east and Knightsbridge and Chelsea to the west. Its grand terraces were laid out in the early 19th century and became instantly covetable addresses for the élite of the day. 200 years later, they are still among the most expensive in the world. The mews houses on Lowndes Close would originally have accommodated stables and servants' quarters, but now they're as desirable as the vast stucco mansions that neighbour them. And there's plenty of grandeur in the vicinity. Stroll a few blocks east and you'll be just outside Buckingham Palace's back garden, while a 5-minute walk in the other direction will bring you to the chi-chi shops and restaurants of Sloane Square.
The appeal of the mews and the neighbourhood is reflected in the price: this house is currently on the market for £9,450,000. Still, you get quite a bit of bang for your buck, and a five-bedroom house in the middle of London was never going to be particularly affordable. The interiors have a decided coastal grandma vibe, with a serene blue and cream colour scheme that runs throughout the entire house, from the smart blue range in the kitchen to the neat nautical stripes on the roman blinds. And it has pretty much everything you want for a comfortable life in London, including a double reception room and dining room (perfect for entertaining your new neighbours), a study, a storage cellar, and two parking spaces (completely unheard of in the city). And that roof terrace… plant a few climbers on that fence and you'll have the most idyllic space for sipping a glass of rosé on a summer's evening. Any visiting Nancy Meyers heroines will want to snap this up immediately.
See the full listing with Knight Frank here.
