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Property Highlights
The property is situated in the prime residential area of Mayfair, in (central) west London, situated to the east of Hyde Park, south of Marylebone and north of Piccadilly and lies within the administrative boundaries of the City of Westminster. North Audley Street is situated in north Mayfair running between Grosvenor Square in the south and Oxford Street in the north. The building is situated towards the southern end of the street, very close to Grosvenor Square, and occupies an end of terrace position, with a triple aspect onto North Audley Street to the front and Lees Place to the side and rear.
Mayfair is one of the most exclusive residential areas in London, being synonymous with the social elite, the rich and the famous and boasts many of London's finest restaurants, shops, art galleries and hotels.
The immediate locality has been the subject of extensive improvements by The Grosvenor Estate and Westminster City Council over recent years, with notable improvements to the public pavements and parking arrangements, together with traffic calming measures. Additionally, several restaurants, such as Roka, The Ivy Asia and The North Audley Canteen now have pretty terraces and the pavements have been widened to allow for this.
The green open spaces of Hyde Park are approximately 370 yards to the west of the property. This stunning and spacious apartment at 40 North Audley Street is situated right across the street from the ultra high profile residential development by Finchatton, at 20 Grosvenor Square, which is managed by the Four Season Group. Additionally, the prestigious and fashionable Hotel twenty two London is situated directly adjacent.
Equally, the Chancery Rosewood, a prestigious new hotel due to open in 2025, is situated where the USA Embassy used to be, in Grosvenor Square. It is less than 40 yards away.
A further notable building on the street includes the Grade I Listed former St Mark’s Church which has been re-purposed by Mercato Metropolitano in recent years to comprise a cultural hub and sustainable community market hosting two levels of food stalls and bars, together with a rooftop terrace, plus a vaulted basement crypt hosting a wine cellar, a micro-brewery and hosting events & cooking classes.
The Apartment
This lateral apartment which is air conditioned is the sole apartment on the floor with the primary aspect being onto North Audley Street to the front and secondary aspects being onto Lees Place to the side and rear. Several of the bay windows to the front elevation enjoy oblique views towards Grosvenor Square. The apartment is large but at the same time, exudes a sense of warmth and comfort, combined with style. It is equally suitable for a family or a couple and is a great place to have parties due to the extensive entertaining space.
The apartment originally had five bedrooms and was tastefully and thoughtfully renovated to accommodate three en suite bedrooms/bathrooms, as well as a beautiful guest cloakroom. Additionally , two of the five original fireplaces have been retained and converted to stunning gas fires (in the spacious entrance hall and in the lounge/dining room).
The hardwood flooring, all doors in the apartment and the wardrobes in the master bedroom dressing area were supplied and fitted by an Italian designer. The layout of the apartment is spacious and airy .
The large master suite includes a lovely sitting room which could equally be a study, a spacious bedroom with mirrored wardrobes, a large dressing room with floor to ceiling wardrobes and a spacious bathroom with a large corner bath, double sinks and a double shower.
Each of the three bedrooms are situated, with their en-suite bathrooms, in a distinct corner of the apartment, providing optimum privacy for all occupants.
The beautiful guest cloakroom is centrally situated in the apartment.
The stunning kitchen has Smallbone award-winning walnut and silver units set against a white tiled floor. Next to the large window a wall mirror reflects sunlight and makes it a very bright, workable and welcoming kitchen with ample storage .
The beautiful lounge-dining area is very spacious and yet cosy and welcoming at the same time . The neutrally stained hardwood floors throughout the apartment are in excellent condition and require no unusual maintenance.
The apartment has an exceptional amount of storage , including wardrobes and cupboards, as well as many high cupboards for lesser used items . The utility area cupboards, situated opposite the kitchen include space for an ironing board, several stepladders, cleaning apparatus and products as well as a second fridge freezer.
This apartment was very thoughtfully renovated with convenience at the forefront of its design. It has tastefully neutral walls, with splashes of colour coming from the furnishings, which combine to bring style, warmth and comfort to the senses. There is a feel-good energy about this apartment which visitors have frequently commented upon.
Further Information
The block benefits from a communal lift and the common parts are well maintained.
Imposing Victorian mansion block
The apartment provides flexible family sized accommodation, with a lateral arrangementI
It has been recently updated to a high standard throughout
Good floor to ceiling heights of approximately 340 cm throughout
Well positioned for access to extensive local amenities and popular restaurants such as Roka, The North Audley Canteen and The Ivy Asia.
Despite the easy access to restaurants and shops the apartment is quiet and undisturbed by people on the street. Several of the bay windows to the front elevation enjoy oblique views towards Grosvenor Square.
The property also enjoys a pleasant aspect to the rear from the master dressing room and bedroom three, over the large private rear garden connected with a substantial mansion fronting Green Street.
Internally, the apartment is arranged to provide a generous central hallway, a large double reception room, separate kitchen / breakfast room, a large master bedroom suite consisting of a private lounge, separate bedroom, ensuite dressing room and an ensuite bathroom.
There are a further two generously sized bedrooms (both with en-suite shower rooms) and a separate guest cloakroom. All bathrooms, including the guest cloakroom, are fitted with Japanese toilets.
There is access to a fire escape at the rear of the property and before that, a metal platform, which could host a couple of chairs and a table and which benefits from a pleasant aspect over the aforementioned adjacent private garden.
Further location information.
Mount Street, which is located approximately 0.2 miles to the south of the property, and which has also been subject to extensive public realm improvements by Westminster City Council and The Grosvenor Estate in recent years, is now a renowned Mayfair destination for haute couture retail, hosting a number of high profile fashion houses, restaurants and galleries.
The more extensive leisure and retail amenities of London’s West End are also more immediately available, including all major High Street chains along Oxford Street, accessible within 160 yards to the north, as well as the upmarket fashion boutiques of Bond Street circa 550 yards to the east.
Bond Street London Underground station (Central and Jubilee Lines, Zone 1) and Marble Arch London Underground station (Central Line, Zone 1) are within approximately 0.3 miles to the north east and north west respectively. Victoria mainline rail terminal is situated approximately 1.3 miles to the south of the subject property providing rail services to the South Coast, whilst Marylebone, Piccadilly and Waterloo rail terminals are all within a distance of two miles.
The A40 dual carriageway is accessible within a mile to the north providing direct access to the M40 and M25 Motorways. Alternatively, the A4 is approximately 0.7 miles to the south west and provides an alternative route to the M25 Motorway and the M4. There are a wide variety of bus services available along surrounding roads to neighbouring central London areas.
