Berkeley Square, London, W1J

A rare chance to acquire an unmodernised one bedroom third floor apartment within this prestigious address in Berkeley Square. This building is one of the only surviving residential apartment buildings on the square. The original townhouse on the site was built in 1830. The apartment comes with a 99 year lease, is 560 sq. ft. in size and offers great natural light with 7 large windows. The apartment is located to the rear of the building, overlooking an internal courtyard. Please note, to the rear of the building there is no lift. Situation This grand Portland stone residence is a prominent address, even amongst the grandeur of Berkeley Square and the surrounding area. Mayfair is one of prime central London's most iconic locations and Berkeley Square is one of the best squares in this area. Its close by to the underground stations of Bond Street and Green Park, as well as the shops and restaurants of Regent Street and Mount Street and the greenery of Hyde Park and Green Park. The location is a stone's throw from many world-renowned members' clubs. Historical resident within the building: 48 Berkeley Square was leased by Lord Randolph Churchill (1849-1895) between January 1874 and December 1879 as his London home where he lived with his wife Jeanette, Lady Churchill, the American-born socialite. Their son Winston Churchill was born in November 1874 and until the age of 5 the Berkeley Square property served as young Winston’s London home. Tenure: Leasehold Council Tax band: H Local Authority: Westminster