12 bed town house for sale

Queen's Gate, London SW7

Situated on one of South Kensington’s most commanding boulevards, this exceptional residence represents a rare opportunity: A full-scale Queen’s Gate mansion meticulously reconstructed for modern requirements. Spanning over 14,500 sq ft, the property was stripped to the brick and comprehensively rebuilt within the last decade. It successfully balances its original Victorian proportions with the sophisticated infrastructure and technology essential for contemporary London living.

The ground floor is defined by a sequence of generously proportioned rooms designed for both formal entertaining and daily use. A formal dining room and drawing room overlook the central courtyard garden, complemented by a more intimate morning room. While period features-including high ceilings, deep sash windows, and intricate plasterwork-have been fastidiously preserved, they are integrated with discreet home automation for lighting, climate, and audio-visual systems.

The first floor serves as the property’s architectural centrepiece: A magnificent double reception room of ambassadorial proportions, extending across the full width of the house. With ceiling heights exceeding four metres and French doors opening onto twin balconies, the space is perfectly suited for large-scale entertaining. A concealed service kitchen is positioned adjacent, ensuring the room remains practical for both family life and formal events.

The lower levels are dedicated to wellness and service. A private swimming pool, sauna, and steam room form a comprehensive leisure suite, supported by a gymnasium and a luxurious cinema with a private bar. As the house is designed for service, a professional-grade working kitchen featuring Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. Staff quarters, storage, and plant rooms are intelligently zoned to remain distanced from the principal living areas.

The main house provides ten bedrooms across the upper floors, including a substantial principal suite with dedicated dressing rooms and a marble-clad bathroom. All guest bedrooms feature en-suite facilities, with many retaining original fireplaces. A passenger lift provides access to most storeys in the house.

The interconnected mews house, with its own entrance on Elvaston Mews, offers two additional bedrooms and a spacious, open-plan living room. This provides versatile secondary accommodation, ideal for guests, staff, or a private home office.

Rare for the area, the property includes a courtyard garden, a first-floor terrace, and rear access via Elvaston Mews. Located between Hyde Park and South Kensington’s cultural quarter, Queen’s Gate is within immediate reach of the Royal Albert Hall and the Victoria & Albert Museum. The boutiques of Knightsbridge and the local amenities of Gloucester Road are moments away, positioning the house at the heart of London’s most established residential enclave.