The 19th-century mansion underwent renovations and additions. Wallace Harold Elliot, a religious minister to two British kings and a canon at St. Paul’s Cathedral, previously called the place home.
As the residence of two former James Bonds, Sean Connery and Roger Moore, and three previous prime ministers, Belgravia has long been considered one of London’s most exclusive districts.
Situated on Chester Square, a prominent group of 19th-century townhouses centered around a central garden in Belgravia, this property has been recently refurbished and furnished while retaining its unique period elements and rich history. The ancient townhouse with six bedrooms has been thoughtfully expanded to include a rear property, resulting in a 6,007-square-foot home with front and rear access as well as a spacious garage.
“The beauty of these incredible houses in Chester Square is the large windows and abundance of light they provide ” said agent Charlie Willis of real estate agency Charlie Willis London. The house “is south-facing, directly overlooking the communal gardens, and the interior designers have been careful to accentuate the light by utilizing the high ceilings.”
Famous people have lived in Chester Square over the years, including Margaret Thatcher, Mick Jagger, Julie Andrews, Marianne Faithful, and Nigella Lawson. This home boasts a fascinating past that includes connections to the British nobility. Hugh Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster, who had four marriages and was rumored to have liked to conceal gems beneath his lovers’ mattresses, formerly possessed it. He gave the house to the neighboring St. Michael’s Church in 1930 so that Wallace Harold Elliot, the new vicar, would have a place to live.
“Elliot was a man of considerable influence, having been Chaplain to King Edward VIII from 1926 to 1928,” said Willis, who added that Elliot also worked at St. Paul’s Cathedral and for King George IV. “It is rare that a house has provenance to an influential vicar, a Duke and two if not three Kings,” he said.
In addition to a large private roof terrace, the terraced house offers a number of recreational amenities, such as a home theater, spa, and gym. The ceiling moldings are examples of period elements that have been restored by artisans who spent four months scraping off layers of paint. Because of this, the property still feels historic even though it has been updated with new appliances, air conditioning, smart lighting, and an integrated smart-home system.
Additionally, an elevator that connects the main floors of the property has been installed. The furniture in the house is up for sale; the artwork is not.
The four double bedrooms on the upper stories each have an en suite bathroom, and the main bedroom on the second level has a marble en suite bathroom. The home also features a front balcony overlooking the lawn, and the first-floor parlor area extends onto a roof terrace with an integrated outdoor kitchen. The home has a marble-clad kitchen and breakfast area with top-of-the-line appliances, and the dining room can accommodate twelve guests with ease.
In addition, there is a spa featuring a sauna and steam room lined with wood, a treatment room and plunge pool, a gym, a safe parking area, a staff bedroom with an en suite bathroom, and access to a large shared garden.
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