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Baker Street apartment where H. G. Wells and Arnold Bennet lived is now for sale
Lovers of literature will appreciate this four-bedroom apartment for sale in Chiltern Court on Baker Street – the building was home to the famous British writers, H. G. Wells and Arnold Bennet.
H. G. Wells, famous for his science fiction works The Time Machine (1895) and The War of the Worlds (1898) lived and worked in the Chiltern Court building between 1930-36. Arnold Bennett, who wrote the novel A Man from the North (1898), lived, worked and died in Chiltern Court between 1930-31.
Blue plaques have been erected to commemorate both writers on the building's exterior.
Completed in 1935, apartments at Chiltern Court were first advertised for between £175-£750 per annum and included central heating, refrigerators and wireless telephones as well as additional guest and maid quarters and a luxury restaurant for use by the residents.
'Chiltern Court has been a desirable luxury address for notable residents for decades,' Martin Bikhit, managing director at Kay & Co said.
'Completed in 1935, the stylish mansion apartments offer lateral living in a fantastic central location. The building has two brown plaques to commemorate famous authors H. G. Wells and Arnold Bennet and we know that literary enthusiasts will love its fascinating history.'
Covering 1,685 sq ft and situated on the second floor of the building, the property consists of a spacious kitchen, two reception rooms and a bathroom. The apartment benefits from large windows, a neutral colour scheme, wooden floors, and spacious proportions.
Located close to Regent's Park and within walking distance of Marylebone High Street, the building also offers a 24-hour concierge and lift.
This property is available for £2.35 million through Kay & Co.
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