Forming a key part of what Thomas Cubitt first laid out as ‘South Belgravia’ in the 1830s, Eccleston Square is one of the finest addresses in Pimlico, the square being flanked by the impressive Italianate Stucco terraces with the distinctive Doric porticos. There are two blue plaques in the square, one for Sir Winston Churchill who lived here after his marriage to Clementine in 1908, and one for Sir Michael Costa, the conductor and composer.
The square gardens are Listed Grade II and are owned and held in trust for the use of the residents as a garden, in perpetuity. Since the destruction of the 1987 hurricane, the garden has been replanted with shrubs and trees to provide varied displays throughout the year and there is also a tennis court.
Eccleston Square is peacefully located, yet a short walk from a wide array of local shops and amenities as well as being within strolling distance of Belgravia. Victoria Station (Overground, Victoria, District and Circle lines) is also nearby, as are the artisan shops and eateries of Elizabeth Street, including Peggy Porschen and The Thomas Cubitt.
The house, which had a guide price of £7,600,000, offers grand proportions and expansive accommodation over six storeys, with the added benefit of the adjoining mews house to the rear. In total there is almost 8,000 sq ft of accommodation.
There are two principal reception rooms and of particular note is the double drawing room on the first floor, offering ceiling heights of over 3.6m, two sets of French doors leading out onto a full-width balcony. In addition, there are further auxiliary reception rooms which can be used as a library, study and playrooms as needs require. There is an excellent principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom and dressing room which occupies the entire second floor. Above are 4 further bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with one of these rooms offering a unique vaulted ceiling which would make for an excellent children’s playroom. On the lower ground floor, there is a self-contained apartment that would be perfect for a nanny, or guest accommodation.
To the rear of the property, with separate vehicular access from the mews, is the adjoining Mews House. This incorporates a very good double garage which offers excellent ceiling height, therefore accommodating an SUV. A hallway takes you past an internal courtyard, and into the sitting room looking over the courtyard through sliding glass doors. A very good dining room and adjacent fully fitted kitchen has views over another rear courtyard. On the first floor, there are two good sized double bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms. On the second floor is the main bedroom which is of an excellent size and also has its own bathroom.
Jamie Hope, Managing Director of Sales at Maskells, who handled the sale comments:
“This is a fine and most handsome house which is a rare offering. The strength of demand that we attracted from both international and domestic buyers, demonstrates that London remains a key city in which to own residential property. Best-in-class properties remain sought-after which is something Maskells are seeing across our offices with almost £100m of sales being agreed in the last 12 weeks. If you are looking to sell your property in Prime Central London and want to see results, Maskells Estate Agents are ready and more than able to assist”
Contact: Jamie Hope on 0207 581 2216 or jhope@maskells.com