- Seven-bedroom house in Chelsea, London goes on sale for £8 million
- The property has been owned by the same family since the 1960s.
- The interior is filled with mid-century modern fixtures and furniture.
Given the £8 million price tag, you might expect a new and attractive interior.
But this seven-bedroom property in London’s affluent Chelsea has been owned by the same family since the 1960s and has period interiors to match.
But rather than being an unwelcome sight, experts say its mid-century modern features make it a “treasure trove” of design goods.
Midcentury modern is a design style that arrived in the mid-20th century and is still popular today.
“This mid-century time machine is packed with interior collectibles, and the kitchen stands out as a treasure trove,” explains Charlie Smith of Charlie Smith Home Styling Consultants. doing.
Featuring coveted retro stacking chairs and stunning Formica red and gray kitchen units that exude inviting charm.
“To further enhance the home’s classic appeal, a floating staircase and parquet flooring stand out as sensational design features.
“Teak built-in units have come full circle in the world of furniture design and are now enjoying a resurgence in popularity on both the high street and interiors shops.”
The property is two stories, 3,571 square feet, and has five bedrooms. There is a separate two bedroom apartment and garage.
The interior is as if time has stopped. It features a spacious entrance hall with a so-called “floating staircase” that appears to be floating in the air.
The main living room and dining room occupy the west side of the first floor, and the kitchen is located at the rear of the house.
On the ground floor there are 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a self-contained 2-bedroom apartment above the garage.
The property has a good size private garden and off-street parking.
The freehold property was designed by architects Wallis, Gilbert and Partners between 1956 and 1957.
Located on the north-east side of Cathcart Road, just 0.3 miles from the Fulham Road property.
To the south of the site is London’s famous King’s Road and to the east is South Kensington. Both of these popular locations are within a mile of the property.
Dan Carrington of Savills, the estate agent handling the sale, said: “In my 20 years of estate agency work, I have never come across a property that offers such a wide range of scope and opportunities as Cathcart Road.” he said.
“This is a unique sale of an architect-designed home on one of Chelsea’s most popular streets, and through an extensive renovation and refurbishment program, the incoming buyers will be able to create something truly special. Masu.”
“A detached house of approximately 3,500 sq ft, the property is just two storeys high and offers low-rise horizontal accommodation with a large garden, double garage and self-contained two-bedroom apartment, very rare in the area. .Local market.
“This property, which has been under the same ownership for the past 60 years, is ready for its next phase.”