Stucco-fronted townhouse available to rent with views of J.M. Barrie's home
A white stucco-fronted townhouse on one of the finest squares in South Kensington is available to rent – and it comes with a lot of history.
South Kensington's charming Hereford Square (situated off Gloucester Road) was originally built by architect Thomas Holmes between 1845 and 1850, and was once home to Peter Pan creator J.M. Barrie.
The square consists of three symmetrical Italianate terraces with a central private communal garden filled with mature trees, winding paths, manicured lawns and beautiful flowerbeds. According to London Gardens Trust, Sir James Barrie lived at 133 Gloucester Road on the east side of Hereford Square. The large gardens at the heart of the square were also used as a baseball ground by American troops during World War Two.
Available to rent unfurnished, this five-storey, five-bedroom Grade II listed townhouse, which is situated on the northern side of the square, occupies a prime position with leafy green views.
Highlights include a formal dining room to the front and a separate, generous-sized kitchen to the back. With a striking ceiling height, the drawing room on the first floor features elegant period cornicing and two floor-to-ceiling French doors which open out to a full-width balcony overlooking the square.
The second floor is entirely dedicated to the main bedroom and large ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. Meanwhile, there are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom on the third floor.
There's even a second kitchen on the lower ground floor, which benefits from its own entrance, along with a double bedroom, bathroom and reception room.
To the rear of the property is a private 58ft garden, perfect for entertaining, and a large shed for storage. Residents also have access to the communal gardens.
'This residence presents a rare opportunity to acquire a home that combines prime location with period elegance in one of London's most desirable neighbourhoods,' says Mark Batty, partner in Knight Frank’s South Kensington lettings office. 'The jewel of the home is undoubtedly the beautiful first-floor reception room, complete with double French doors leading to a balcony overlooking the square. The house offers lovely south-facing views over the communal gardens, ensuring an abundance of natural light throughout.'
This property is available to rent for £20,583 PCM via Knight Frank.
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