Belgravia, situated between Knightsbridge and Buckingham Palace with Hyde Park to the north, is one of the most prestigious parts of London. It's a wonderful mixture of fine squares with grand houses and charming little streets with mews cottages and hidden pubs. Knightsbridge tube station (Piccadilly line - trains direct from Heathrow) is 3 minutes away and it's a 5 minute stroll to Harrods or Hyde Park.
The house comfortably sleeps 5 in one double, one twin and one single bedroom, with two bathrooms.
The accommodation is arranged over 4 floors. The inside has recently been completely rebuilt making it light, airy and modern, while still retaining its "cottagey" feeling.
Upstairs from the living area is the main bedroom with a 5ft6 double bed on an attractive iron bedstead. Unusually, and working surprisingly well, the en-suite bathroom is incorporated in the same room with an old style slipper bath and twin basins (separate enclosed loo). This is a lovely light room, again overlooking the courtyard garden.
Upstairs again, modest twin and single bedrooms share another small bathroom (shower, basin and loo).
French oak wooden floors throughout add to the charm. The front door opens into the main living area, a spacious (20ft6 x 15ft, 6.25m x 4.5m) room with 2 leather sofas, Persian rug and large coffee table; a coal effect gas fire adds a cosy touch. There's also a TV (30 digital channels including 24 hour news) and video and shelves with many books. The back of the room, which has a computer with broadband internet connection, overlooks the small courtyard garden with shrubs and greenery which is attractively lit at night.
Down stairs in the semi basement is the owner's apartment (separate entrance) and kitchen with traditional Rayburn cooker as well as ordinary gas hobs and all the expected appliances including dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, and a small TV. There's also a breakfast bar and seating for 4. On the half landing is a compact dining area with table that will comfortably seat 8 and access to the courtyard garden.
It's no accident that Knightsbridge/Belgravia is one of the most fashionable places to live as here are some of the best shops and restaurants in London. Apart from Harrods, for the fashion conscious there's Harvey Nichols, Princess Diana's favourite department store.
The Hyde Park, Sheraton Tower and Berkeley hotels all have renowned restaurants and are all within a 5 minute walk. 10 minutes walk is Beauchamp (pronounced Beecham) Place with another fine collection of fashion shops and restaurants. Alternatively, a few doors away is your local pub, The Nags Head, and 5 minutes away in Wilton Row is The Grenadier - this inn was originally the Duke of Wellington's officers mess.
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