Hyde Park Place, London, W2

With astonishing views of Hyde Park and 3M+ ceiling heights, this magnificent, lateral apartment measures approximately 3,561 sq ft and benefits from two south-facing balconies which span almost the entire width of the property. The apartment boasts no less than seven park-facing windows/double-doors to the principal rooms, allowing seamless access onto the balconies. Offered with a share of the freehold, Harris Le Beau is delighted to present the property for sale for the first time in more than fifty years. The current owner’s long tenure at the property is testament to its unique qualities and enduring appeal. Hampshire House is a highly sought after, French Renaissance-style mansion block, with 24-hour porters and a passenger lift

Spanning 28ft x 20ft, the light-filled drawing room is a glorious and traditional space, with three sets of double doors allowing easy access to a park-facing balcony – perfect for entertaining. The principal bedroom suite is positioned away from the other bedrooms allowing for privacy. In addition, the suite offers picturesque Hyde Park views, a private balcony, a separate dressing room, and a generously sized ensuite bathroom. The large entrance hall seamlessly links the drawing and the dining rooms, creating a sophisticated and cohesive entertaining space. A guest cloakroom, bar and coat storage compliment the space.

Hampshire House was built in the early twentieth century and is located at 12 Hyde Park Place, W2, directly opposite Hyde Park. Hyde Park Place is rich in historical significance, with Charles Dickens having lived just a few doors down at No. 5 Hyde Park Place in early 1870, so that his daughter Mary could be in town for the “London Season.” This apartment, located at No. 12 Hyde Park Place, still shares the exact same view over Hyde Park that Charles Dickens would have enjoyed while writing “The Mystery of Edwin Drood,”: his final novel before passing away a few months after its publication.

Situated on The Hyde Park Estate, Hampshire House is positioned on the northern edge of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, two of the world’s premier city parks. The numerous boutique shops, restaurants and other leisure amenities of Connaught Village are in the immediate vicinity of the property. Oxford Street, Marylebone and The Portman Estate are also nearby with Mayfair and Knightsbridge a pleasant walk away across Hyde Park. The transport links on offer are outstanding. The Central Line at Marble Arch and the Circle, District, Bakerloo, Elizabeth and Hammersmith & City Lines at Paddington are within a few minutes’ walk, providing convenient access to all parts of Central London and beyond.

Connaught House and Wetherby, two of the best junior schools in London, are located on the corner of nearby Connaught Square and Bryanston Square respectively.