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On historic Connaught Place, on the edge of Hyde Park in the heart of London, a Grade II Listed four bedroom duplex apartment with over 6,134 sq. ft of living space, four double en suite bedrooms, private cinema room, gym, steam and sauna rooms, terrace and two internal courtyards, state-of-the-art security and 24-hour concierge services, within a Grade II Listed Georgian townhouse whose redevelopment won the Best Residential Renovation award at the UK Property Awards, is available to let fully furnished for £10,000 per week via Wetherell.

Part of the rich architectural heritage of the Bayswater Conservation Area, between Connaught Square and Marble Arch, the split-level residence is in easy walking distance of the high-end independent boutiques, eateries and galleries of Connaught Village and the vibrant shopping and entertaining districts of Oxford Street, Bond Street and the West End. The home also comes with its own secure allocated underground parking space.

Showcasing flowing lateral light-filled living spaces, with exceptionally high ceilings of 3.7m (12.1ft), fine wall panelling and plasterwork, British craftsmanship and a selection of luxe Italian marbles, stones, wood and textiles, the Connaught Place duplex forms part of a meticulous restoration and conversion by developer Redrow of a pair of grand adjoining late 1820s townhouses, used for many years as offices. The transformation into a boutique collection of ultra-luxurious apartments, overseen by Formation Architects and interiors and architecture studio 1508 London, won it the UK Property Awards 2014-15 Best Residential Conversion.

Beyond an immaculate brown brick and stucco façade with Doric-columned portico, wrought-iron railings and sash windows, and stately main entrance lobby, with 24-hour security and concierge, the ground and lower ground floor duplex residence has its own private entrance. From its lofty marble floored gallery-style hallway, the balance of authentic period features, contemporary luxuries and state-of-the-art home tech is evident, with touchscreen video door entry, alarm system, underfloor heating and comfort cooling controls, classical statuary busts and elegant ceiling coving.

The show-stopping ground floor space is the 44ft by 15ft formal reception/dining room, featuring beautiful, panelled walls, herringbone-patterned timber flooring and soaring ceilings. Bronze ironmongery with dark accents creates a bar area, with an antique bronze mirrored fireplace opposite anchoring the room. Part of the space has been carefully zoned to provide a sophisticated dining area.

Full-height glazing facing south towards Hyde Park allows natural light to pour in, inset with three sets of elegant French doors that open onto a huge terrace. This private outdoor entertaining area, kept secluded by border shrubs and mature trees, is illuminated by an external lighting scheme, while there is also a fire pit, perfect for spring and summer evenings alfresco.  

The kitchen/breakfast room has been designed with the busy urban modern family in mind, with pale flagstone-pattern flooring, traditional wall panelling contrasting with the contemporary lacquered finish of the units and worktops and an informal dining area. Plentiful concealed storage spaces keep family clutter at bay.

Discreetly positioned off the main entrance gallery is the principal bedroom suite, an opulent sanctuary whose 31ft by 16ft bedroom, again featuring high ceilings and traditional wall panelling, has a dramatic feature headboard composed of antique mirrored panels, framed in timber. Tall south facing windows open onto a serene private terrace with views towards Hyde Park. The en suite bathroom is accented with marble, while the bespoke joinery in the walk-in dressing room keeps Birkin bags and Savile Row suits pristine.

Downstairs to lower ground level, approaching the three remaining bedroom suites, a snug area provides a contemporary, intimate living space, with stained oak engineered timber floors and an antique mirrored bronze fireplace. From here is direct access to the wine store and utility room, and beyond a glass walled corridor that separates the two internal courtyards.

The second bedroom suite, with plush oyster coloured carpet and dark wood detailing, features a sumptuous marble-clad en suite bathroom in a natural palette, and opens onto the first internal courtyard, providing the perfect outdoor space to grow flowers and herbs. The third bedroom suite opens onto the second internal courtyard, and has a spiral staircase leading up to the upper terrace. The fourth, guest bedroom suite, tucked away almost as if in its own private wing, has dark oak floorboards and a bank of lacquer finish wardrobes.

Beyond the glass-walled corridor are the exceptional private entertainment and spa spaces. The media/cinema room is the perfect place to gather film lovers, installed by celebrated acoustician and studio designer Neil Grant, with a cinema-grade 4K Ultra TV screen and surround sound system embedded in the walls. Drinks and snacks can be served from the custom-designed wet bar.

A fully equipped gym provides a bespoke workout experience, with a networked audiovisual system allowing customised streamed soundtracks or viewing while exercising. When not in use, the TV’s Mirrorvision screen reverts to an elegant reflective surface. A steam room, sauna, shower room, changing room and WC complete the leisure facilities.   

Ideally situated on the edge of Hyde Park, Connaught Place’s terrace of 12 elegant townhouses, 11 of which are today Grade II Listed, have long been a magnet for aristocrats, statesmen, society hostesses and patrons of the arts. Past residents include Lord and Lady Randolph Churchill and their young son Winston; Lady Idina Sackville, infamously part of Kenya’s ‘White Mischief’ set and the inspiration for Nancy Mitford’s hedonistic character ‘The Bolter’; art historian and collector Sir John Murray Scott, best known for his role in the formation of The Wallace Collection; and Constance Flower, the blue-blooded social reformer, suffragist and activist for women’s rights.

While known for its sought after tranquil residential atmosphere, Connaught Place has the best of prime central London life on its doorstep, with Oxford Street, Bond Street, Theatreland, Mayfair, Notting Hill and Knightsbridge all within easy reach.

The duplex residence on Connaught Place has excellent transport connections, a short walk from several Underground and mainline rail stations including Marble Arch 0.2m (Central), Bond Street 0.6m (Central, Jubilee, Elizabeth), with a further four stations within a short walking distance.

Matthew Huybrechts, Lettings Director at Wetherell, says: “On exclusive Connaught Place, nestled between Hyde Park and Marble Arch, this 6,134 sq. ft duplex residence forms part of an award-winning redevelopment of two adjoining Grade II Listed Georgian townhouses. A rare arrival on the lettings market, it provides four double bedroom suites, five bathrooms, a huge south-facing terrace and two internal courtyard gardens. Beautifully balancing authentic period features, contemporary design and state-of-the-art home tech, it has the extremely unusual advantage of private leisure and spa spaces and the services of a 24-hour concierge.”

The residence on Connaught Square is available to let for £10,000 per week (£43,333 per calendar month). For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Wetherell (Lettings) on T: +44 (0)207 529 5588, or visit wetherell.co.uk