In keeping with the charm of this traditional cobbled mews, this modern house has been built behind the renovated original frontage.

The house was designed by boutique London based architects Pike & Partners. Completed in 2021, it offers 2863 sq ft (266 sq m) of internal space set over four floors, plus a stunning roof terrace. The house is filled with natural light thanks to a dual aspect with big windows and wide front facing, with central skylight brightening the core of the house, and two lightwells adding extra light and creating two courtyard gardens.

Accommodation is formed of entrance hallway, opening to ground floor reception room with dining area and open plan kitchen by Bulthaup with breakfast bar and Gaggenau applicances. The generous principal bedroom suite features dressing room and luxurious ensuite bathroom, set on the first floor along with second ensuite bedroom, utility room and guest WC. The second floor offers flexible space as second reception room or bedroom and features ensuite bathroom, extensive storage and access to the south westerly roof terrace which is not overlooked. There is further adaptability offered on the lower ground floor which is currently used as a gym and guest room with ensuite bathroom and has been zoned for flexible use as one, two or three separate rooms.

Situation

Lancaster Mews is a charming cobbled mews with prestigious location around 100 yards north of Kensington Gardens which, combined with the adjoining Hyde Park, offers 625 acres of green space and amenities including open water swimming, boating, cycling, tennis and horse riding, as well as being home to Kensington Palace, the Italian Gardens, numerous cafes and the Serpentine Lake.

The property is convenient for nearby transport links at Lancaster Gate (Central Line) and Paddington (Circle, District, Bakerloo and Hammersmith and City, in addition to National Rail services and the Heathrow Express). The new CrossRail/Elizabeth Line connects London east to west, with a major hub at Paddington. Motorists enjoy fast access to the national motorway network via the nearby A40.