Yahoo Lifestyle This 300-Year-Old London Home Has a Garden Wall Built From Henry VIII’s Chelsea Manor House
From Tudor royalty to Victorian artists and political revolutionaries, this London townhouse has played host to some of history’s biggest names—now, it could be yours.
Nestled along the storied banks of the River Thames, 15 Cheyne Walk stands as one of Chelsea’s most distinguished homes, a residence steeped in history, grandeur, and a 300-year-old legacy. On the market for £21.5 million (about $27.7 million), the English Baroque abode—originally known as Carlton House—is a jewel in the heart of one of the city’s most coveted streets. In fact, Cheyne Walk has long been home to celebrated figures, from literary giants like George Eliot and Henry James to rock legends Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
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Built in 1717, celebrated architect Joseph Huddleston drew inspiration from the grand houses of the time, echoing the charm and formality of a nearby residence, 4 Cheyne Walk, now owned by former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg. Throughout its lifespan, 15 Cheyne Walk has been occupied by its own series of notable residents, from naval heroes and Russian diplomats to artistic luminaries. It was also here, in 1919, that Lady Courtney hosted the inaugural meeting of the Fight the Famine Committee, which led to the creation of the Save the Children Fund—a monumental moment in the history of charitable organizations.
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The impeccably restored Grade II townhouse has undergone a five-year renovation by its current owners, carried out in close collaboration with English Heritage. Among the discoveries uncovered during restoration? A cache of 1719 invoices, adding an additional layer of intrigue.
The property’s 25-foot-wide façade is a striking example of English Baroque architecture, complete with reliefs of Sir Thomas More and Erasmus, along with a solar clock and a slew of other period details. Step inside, and the warm sense of history only deepens. Think soaring ceilings, original Queen Anne wood paneling, and grand fireplaces. An original wooden staircase jazzed up with leopard-print carpeting winds through the four floors, tying the spaces together. Elsewhere, the raised ground floor features a stunning reception room with floor-to-ceiling windows and Juliet balconies. There’s also a wood-paneled bar, a formal dining room overlooking the garden, and a service kitchen.
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The lower level is all about livability, with a dine-in kitchen, a cozy family room, and two en-suite bedrooms. Upstairs, you’ll find a sun-drenched reception room, a study, and a new conservatory that looks out onto the stunning garden—one that even includes a section of the original wall from Henry VIII’s Chelsea Manor. “A house like this is a rarity,” says Becky Fatemi, Executive Partner at Sotheby’s International Realty UK. “When it comes to the best of London, it doesn’t get better than this.”
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