Located in the northwest corner of Edwardes Square, just south of Kensington High Street, 4 Edwardes Place is an elegant Grade II Listed Georgian townhouse which seamlessly blends period charm with contemporary living. The 3,844 sq ft house has an array of exquisite original features and offers an expansive south-facing garden, together with secure underground parking and exclusive access to Edwardes Square’s award-winning private garden.
Marketed globally by Maskells Estate Agents, the house attracted 27 viewings and numerous offers, resulting in a sale being agreed well in excess of the guide price of £5,350,000 for the freehold.
Edwardes Place is a late Georgian terrace of five houses, now Listed Grade II, which was built between 1810-1819 in a similar style and manner as Earl’s Terrace which lies to the East. The entire terrace was subsequently bought by Hugh Morton Shand (1815–1890), army officer and businessman. His son, Alexander Faulkner Shand (1858–1936), the writer and barrister who lived at No1., is the patrilineal great-grandfather of Queen Camilla (neé Camilla Shand).
The house provides a unique opportunity for the buyer to own a quintessentially Georgian home with modern luxuries, in one of London’s most sought-after locations.
Upon entering the ground floor, you are greeted by an open-plan kitchen that effortlessly flows into the dining room, creating an ideal space for entertaining. French windows in the first-floor double drawing room lead to a sunny roof terrace. This drawing room, rich with original features and high ceilings, also has two large French windows at the front.
The lower ground floor is thoughtfully designed, featuring a spacious bedroom, a well-appointed bathroom, a study, a large utility room, and a family room that opens directly onto the south facing garden.
The entire second floor is dedicated to the master bedroom, offering a private retreat with ample space and elegance. and the third floor accommodates three additional bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom. The loft area has been skilfully converted into a children’s playroom, providing a versatile and delightful space for family activities.
This townhouse is ideally situated, offering easy access to the verdant expanses of Holland Park and the vibrant amenities of Kensington High Street, including shops, restaurants and excellent transport links.
An extra benefit is access to Edwardes Square Garden, which is Listed Grade II*. A quiet oasis in Kensington, being a wonderful mixture of lawns, trees, winding paths and imaginative planting. When it was laid out, circa 1818, the garden was considered unusual for its time, as most gardens were very formal in layout. The influential horticultural journalist, JC Loudon, wrote in 1822: “Edwardes Square gardens were laid out in a manner different from most other Squares …..in groups and winding walks.”
The original design for the garden included a lodge, built in the style of a Greek temple, to house the gardener. This interesting folly remains to this day, housing the resident gardener. Being a private garden there is no public access, although limited visits are arranged through the National Gardens Scheme and Open Garden Squares Weekend.
Jamie Hope, Managing Director of Sales at Maskells, comments “This important sale ran like clockwork. Having planned a wide-reaching marketing campaign and agreed an appropriate guide price, plenty of interest was generated, resulting in an excellent sale price being achieved. The sale demonstrates the continuing desirability of prime central London and buyer confidence in the market. If you are considering a move and would like action, Maskells is ready, willing and more than able to assist”.
Contact: Jamie Hope on 0207 581 2216 or jhope@maskells.com