Property Description

One of Mayfair's original Mansions,21 Upper Grosvenor Street is anattractive Grade II listed townhouse constructed in 1732 and extensivelrefurbished in 1908 by famedBritishArchitect Ralph Knott, well knownfor his Edwardian Baroque style evidenced in his building of CountyHallinLondon.TherefrontinofUpperGrosvenorStreetwasdescribed as 'extremely inventive'in highly attractivePortlandStone.Todaythehousehasbeenrestoredtoitsformer glory, respectful ofits historybutverymuchwithmodernqualities.Withgrandproportionsthroughoutincluding an 'L-shaped' drawing roomonthefirstfloorleadingtoalargeterraceandadiningroomontheground floor suitable for seating 20guests,thehouseisideallyconfiguredforbothformalentertainingandcomfortable family living.The centrepiece of the house is thefamily kitchen, unusuallypositionedontheground floor (supportedby a 'dirty kitchen' on thelowergroundfloor),wherefamiliescanmeetandcongregate.Aswellastheformalrooms,themainhousehas a5principlebedroomsuitesincludingthemasterbedroomwhichoccupies the entire second floor andhas its own private and secludedroof terrace. Further bedroomsarefoundin the generously proportioned 'Mews House' at the rear in CulrossStreetwhichhasitsowndrawing room/kitchenaswellasawellappointedgymandgaraged parking for 2 cars.The house has an enviablespawithoneofMayfair'slargestprivateswimming pools, a gym/fitnessstudio, separate spa pool, sauna andfor post work-out relaxation a privatescreening room.