Inside a $4.9 Million London Apartment Overlooking Hyde Park

The best unofficial spot from which to view Hyde Park? From the balcony of this lateral London apartment. Perched at the end of a row of stucco-faced terrace houses across from largest of the U.K.’s eight Royal Parks, the first-floor, Grade II-listed property has hit the market for £3.95 million (or about $4.9 million). Listed with House Collective, a bespoke London-based real estate agency, the fashionably appointed spread is modest in size, with just two bedroom and two bathrooms in a bit over 1,400 square feet. Plus, it has that balcony with leafy vistas of the famed garden and the storybook-style Buckhill Lodge. 

“This jewel-box first-floor apartment in Hyde Park Gardens epitomizes refined London living, offering a rare blend of elegance, security, and tranquility,” says Will Vaughan, director at House Collective. “Perfectly positioned along a private, gated road, the property benefits from discreet, exclusive access and the reassurance of an on-site porter—making it an ideal pied-à-terre or full-time residence.” 

The revamped pad comes with high ceilings, parquet wood flooring, and ornate moldings that add a touch of old-world charm. Some of the other standout features include tons of open floor space, super tall windows, three sets of stately French doors, and a cozy fireplace. In the galley-style kitchen, you’ll find monochromatic gray cabinets with sleek stainless-steel counters. From here, you can access a separate, albeit smaller, private terrace. 

Right next door, the lavish principal bedroom, which sports floral wallpaper and sumptuous velvet furnishings, is equipped with generous closet space and a marble-clad bathroom with a towel warming rack and a double vanity. 

“The elevated first-floor setting allows for abundant natural light and maximizes the park-facing aspect, enhancing the apartment’s charm,” Vaughan adds. “This combination of security, exclusivity, and iconic views makes it an exceptional opportunity to own a prestigious home in one of London’s most sought-after addresses.” Residents of the building also have access to a manicured communal garden. 

Hyde Park Gardens is one of the most exclusive enclaves in Central London, beloved for its views (naturally) and quiet residential feel amidst a notoriously bustling city. The sister of the late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury reportedly owned a penthouse here, and, on the opposite side of the park, not far from the royal Kensington Gardens, Winston Churchill’s former home at Hyde Park Gate popped up for sale in November of last year for £19.5 million (or about $25.2 million).  

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