Yahoo Finance A Perfectly Preserved Victorian-Era Duplex in London Hits the Market for $5.7 Million
Forget the opulently embellished Victorian homes in San Francisco; a storied Victorian apartment in London will make you want to move across the pond. An architecturally important duplex in the affluent Hampstead neighborhood has hit the market with broker Becky Fatemi of Sotheby’s International Realty. Listed for £4.5 million (or about $5.7 million), the unit is part of a pair of semi-detached villas originally designed by acclaimed stained glass makers John Burlison and his son-in-law, Alfred Bell.
Bell, who went on to co-found the glasswork firm Clayton and Bell, lived at the apartment in question while Burlison occupied the property next door. Following Burlison’s death in 1868, the two residences were combined into one home for Bell. It was given the name “Bayford House.”
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Shortly after, renowned British Gothic Revival architect Charles Buckeridge, who famously studied under the U.K.’s Sir George Gilbert Scott, redid the interior of “Bayford House” for Bell. However, when Bell passed away in 1895, the house was split once again into two semi-detached dwellings.
“Whether it’s the Houses of Parliament, the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, or the Natural History Museum, London is home to some of the finest Victorian interior design and architecture. But rarely is the same caliber of design available in a private home, which is why this jewel box of an apartment is so special,” Becky Fatemi, Sotheby’s International Realty, said in a press statement.
Today, the 3,679-square-foot flat is a fantasia of period features, including intricate cornicing, original fireplaces, built-in bookshelves, gold detailing, and chandeliers galore. The home’s ground floor holds two large reception rooms, one of which has a disco ball cheekily hung from the coffered ceiling and another that is furnished as a formal dining room. Elsewhere on the ground floor are two bedrooms and a study.
“The beautifully preserved interiors of this apartment are like nothing I have seen before,” Fatemi added. “Ornate details like intricate woodwork, hand-painted ceilings, stained glass windows, and elaborate carvings create an atmosphere of grandeur, which are more than worthy of the Victoria and Albert Museum. While the apartment evokes a sense of drama and provides the perfect backdrop for entertaining, the spaces are also very comfortable and liveable.”
Down below, the lower level comprises three additional bedrooms and a third reception room, which leads to a chef’s kitchen. Outside, you’ll find an expansive west-facing terrace, along with a front courtyard and a communal garden towards the back of the property. Additionally, the house comes with off-street parking for up to four cars.
“With Hampstead being one of the most preferred locations by any prominent celebrity or high-profile client, this is the perfect opportunity to own a property that has access to gardens, as well as being a stone’s throw from Hampstead itself,” Fatemi explained. “This home will appeal to buyers who want something unique and to live in a beautiful part of prime Hampstead.”
Click here to see more photos of the Lyndhurst Terrace apartment.
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