Former home of ‘Gangs of New York’ Italian film producer, Alberto Grimaldi, for sale
We all love having a good nose around a home but it piques our interest even more if it belongs to the rich and famous.
Enter the London apartment previously owned by the late Italian film producer, Alberto Grimaldi, who is perhaps best known for the BAFTA and Academy Award-nominated film, Gangs of New York, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz and Daniel Day-Lewis, alongside other notable credits including Last Tango in Paris and The Good, The Bad and the Ugly.
The home is situated on one of the top floors of Riverside One, a luxury development on the south bank of the River Thames in Battersea, which was designed by renowned architect Sir Terry Farrell, and benefits from spectacular views of the river.
Sleek and contemporary, the open-plan living space seamlessly connects the recently renovated kitchen, dining and living areas. Designed for both comfort and functionality, it effortlessly transitions from relaxation to entertainment. The kitchen, fitted with state-of-the-art appliances and a breakfast bar, leads into a prep/utility room, ideal for culinary entertaining.
One thing you'll always get with riverside living is scenic views. And, thanks to expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, the living room is bathed in natural light. The large wraparound corner sofa (pictured) is the perfect spot to watch the sights of London and witness the landscape of the city change from day to night.
There are two bedrooms in this contemporary apartment, both benefitting from private ensuite facilities, and the main bedroom includes a dressing room. But it's the bathroom that caught our eye, specifically the wallpaper which is stacked with classic Penguin Books covers, from Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights to Graham Greene's Brighton Rock. Paired with framed black and white photographs, letters, and John Wyndham's The Kraken Wakes paperback novel on the wall, it's one of the smallest but quirkiest rooms.
The building includes a communal rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the London skyline and is the ideal place to relax and unwind, whether to enjoy a morning coffee or an evening drink with friends.
Sian-Louise Tangney, head of sales in Knight Frank's Battersea & Riverside office, describes it as a 'gem of a property', commenting: 'Residents of this luxury development enjoy a private gated entrance, 24-hour concierge and underground car park. It comes as no surprise that the exclusivity of the building attracts high profile residents, with Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac being another former resident of the building.'
This apartment is on the market for £2.1 million via Knight Frank.
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