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Former WWI hospital near Regent’s Park now for sale as a spectacular family home
If you like your homes with heaps of history, then St Katharine’s Precinct could be your perfect abode.
The Grade I listed gothic mansion, located opposite Regent’s Park in London, is a former World War I hospital dating back to the 1820s.
The building was bought by a New York banker who contributed the lodge to the Red Cross to help with the war effort. St Katharine’s Hospital became an auxiliary to the Military Orthopaedic Hospital to treat wounded officers and in 1917 was named The St Katharine’s Lodge Hospital. The terraced mansions were used as accommodation – for men on the north side, and women on the south side.
Situated in an exclusive cul-de-sac, the mansion is also neighbours with the iconic Danish Church of St Katharine, built in 1825. The gothic-style exterior of the mansion is striking and mirrors the neo-Gothicism of the church. An arched doorway, grey stonework and iconic chimneys were retained even after undergoing bombing in World War II.
But you’ll need to dig deep to purchase the home as it’s priced at a whopping £11,500,000!
Spanning 4,819 sq ft, the mansion offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two reception rooms, a state-of-the-art cinema room, study and lift access.
Contrasting with the home’s historic external character, the interiors of the property are contemporary, light and airy. Marble floors add a definite air of luxury to the home, along with the wine cellar, floor-to-ceiling windows and parquet floors.
A magnificent glass extension opens onto the landscaped south-facing private garden at the back.
‘The iconic architecture and design of St Katharine’s Precinct is unlike any other Regent’s Park property,’ Howard Kayman, sales agent at Aston Chase, said.
‘The rich and moving history of the cul-de-sac is reflected in the mansion’s retained gothic features which is tastefully complemented by the contemporary interiors. Alongside its history and architecture, the large entertaining spaces, spacious bedrooms and exceptional views, are what make this property special.’
This property is available for £11,500,000 through Aston Chase.
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