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See how verdicts work8-bedroom house · SW1X 7BL
Listing removedReduced £700k (−7.8%) on 7 JulListed 276 days
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About
Originally crafted by the celebrated master builder Thomas Cubitt, renowned for his work on the East Wing of Buckingham Palace, this distinguished late-Georgian townhouse is presented in classic condition and enriched with a wealth of ornate period features.
Held in the same ownership for the past 25 years, the property has been meticulously maintained, preserving its original grandeur and the refined architectural details that define Cubitt's most notable creations.
Magnificent ceiling heights, intricate cornicing, traditional sash windows, and beautifully balanced proportions are evident throughout, offering an exceptional sense of scale and elegance.
Arranged across six well-configured floors and extending to approximately 4,509 sq ft, the house provides outstanding versatility for both formal entertaining and comfortable day-to-day living.
The ground floor creates a distinguished first impression with a notably wide formal dining room, perfectly suited to hosting large gatherings or intimate dinner parties.
Beyond this, a substantial kitchen extending nearly 28 feet in length offers excellent scope for culinary preparation, casual dining, and family use.
The first floor presents one of the home's most impressive features: A magnificent dual-aspect reception room measuring over 33 feet.
Enhanced by exceptional ceiling height and balconies to both the front and rear, this room is ideally appointed for entertaining on a grand scale while also offering a refined setting for daily living, with abundant natural light accentuating its period architecture.
The lower ground floor provides superb ancillary accommodation and direct access to a beautifully proportioned 40 ft private garden.
This level includes a generous 27 ft family room, a separate study, a utility room, a staff bedroom, and a boiler room, along with a front vault offering valuable storage space.
The upper floors comprise an excellent arrangement of well-appointed bedrooms.
The principal suite includes a dedicated dressing room and an elegant en-suite bathroom, while the additional bedrooms across the second, third, and fourth floors offer flexible accommodation for family, guests, or home-working needs, many enjoying attractive outlooks over Chester Street or the rear gardens.
Value & comps
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About 20, Chester Street, London
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