Behind a classic white-stucco Knightsbridge façade a four-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse on Ovington Gardens, offering 2,766 sq.ft. of exceptional accommodation, with interiors tailored by Milanese interior designer Federica Recaneschi, a graduate of the Politecnico di Milano, has been listed for sale via Beauchamp Estates.
Ovington Gardens, one of Knightsbridge’s most distinguished residential addresses, the Grade II listed five-storey townhouse was originally built in 1844-1850 by Victorian architect W.W. Pocock and was acquired by its current owners in 2019.
The townhouse underwent a year-long renovation and interior design makeover, bringing to life the personal vision of its owners, whose Italian heritage is woven into every room. Working with Milanese interior designer Federica Recaneschi, a graduate of the Politecnico di Milano, the owners transformed the Knightsbridge townhouse around a single defining idea: the Italian passion for style, quality and fine attention to detail.
Accessed through an elegant entrance hall, laid with pale grey and black marble diagonal grid tiles and illuminated by a timeless Baccarat chandelier, the ground floor features the interconnecting dining room and kitchen which leads onto an intimate conservatory dining/entertaining area. There is a raised terrace beyond providing the perfect spot for a sunlit morning coffee.
Flooded with natural light by a large sash window to the front of the house, the dining room has an ethereal feel, framed by bespoke flowing curtains and crowned with a delicate floral Murano chandelier. The original ceiling cornicing has been retained, creating a genuine sense of grandeur, and the marble dining table with its pastel-coloured chairs – a signature piece by Sé Collections – offers a playful touch. There is a Chesneys fireplace in Calacatta marble, parquet oak flooring throughout, and door handles by Beardmore – the ultra-luxury British ironmongers whose designs adorn the penthouses of One Hyde Park.
The fully fitted designer kitchen, installed by Blakes London, has soft sage green cupboards and cabinets that the owners liken to ‘Van Cleef’, complete with integrated appliances, Carrara marble worktops, brass handles and parquet design flooring. The owners’ pink Aga is a fitting testament to the home’s uplifting spirit.
The conservatory’s built-in banquette breakfast seating is upholstered in a blush pink velvet with a round table to match and is complemented by striking blue artwork to either side. There is also a guest washroom on this floor.
The staircase, lined with a diamond-patterned light grey floor tiling, and gold-rodded runner, leads to the heart of the home on the first floor – a dedicated dual-aspect drawing room. With high, corniced ceilings, and two sets of French doors that open onto a wrought iron balcony to the front, the reception space is imbued with natural light.
Designed for entertaining, the main sitting area features blush pink armchairs, gold and royal blue coffee tables and a royal blue velvet love seat, atop a blush pink and gold rug. A bespoke made royal blue and gold lacquer bar is the standout showpiece of the room. All soft furnishings throughout the home – bed, sofas, curtains and conservatory upholstery – are in fabrics by Dedar, the Italian textile house, made bespoke by Interiors House.
Tucked to one side is a more casual snug area, with a pale blue sofa and ottoman, and a royal blue and gold TV unit. Throughout the space there are two overhead chandeliers and three chandelier wall fittings, all from Baccarat, a Chesneys fireplace, and two commissions by artist Inam – vibrant blue and pink woodland scenes acquired through Clarendon Fine Art.
The principal bedroom suite has the luxury of its own private floor on the second level, the bedroom fronted by two large sash windows, with bespoke cream and purple velvet lined curtains, complementing the deep purple velvet headboard and matching bench at the foot of the bed. The feature wall behind the bed is by De Gournay, renowned for its hand-painted wallpaper and fabrics, the design a beautiful mural of hand-painted flowers on silk, with embroidery, some painted, some textured.
The suite’s en suite bathroom is finished in Carrara marble sourced from Tuscan quarries by Salvatori, with a pale pink vanity unit, large built-in bathtub, walk-in shower and twin basins, with Dornbracht Tara collection fittings in durabrass, and three walls lined with Sicis mosaic.
A half landing on the second floor provides a family bathroom, on the way to the third floor which is currently configured as a principal dressing room. Lined with two transparent signature Molteni wardrobes, the space has the polished feel of a luxury boutique – with a central pouffe and Molteni dressing table to the front of the room. This floor was previously divided into two bedrooms and can easily be reimagined as such. An additional room on this floor serves as a study.
The fourth floor roof terrace offers panoramic views across the rooftops of Knightsbridge, to the dome of the Victoria and Albert Museum and the dome of the Brompton Oratory – a stunning setting for summer evenings.
The lower ground floor hosts the second bedroom, bathroom, utility room and a further room currently used as a gym, which opens out onto the garden – a private walled oasis, filled with hydrangeas, greenery and birdsong, a remarkable retreat just moments from Brompton Road.
Positioned between Brompton Road and Walton Street, just a short walk from Harrods department store and the fashion boutiques of Sloane Street, Ovington Gardens benefits from excellent transport connections, with Knightsbridge Underground station (Piccadilly line) 0.4 miles away, South Kensington Underground station (Circle, District and Piccadilly lines) 0.5 miles away, and Sloane Square Underground station (Circle and District lines) 0.6 miles away. Victoria station, providing National Rail connections across the UK and the Gatwick Express, is within easy reach.
Kay Louise Smith, Sales Broker at Beauchamp Estates says: “This magnificent townhouse on Ovington Gardens presents a rare opportunity for a discerning buyer to acquire an outstanding family home in the heart of London’s Knightsbridge. The quality of specification is exceptional throughout, but what sets it apart is the story behind it: a home conceived with design passion and flair, completed to an extraordinary standard. You can have breakfast, lunch and dinner in three different outdoor spaces, and you would never know you’re so close to Brompton Road.”
The townhouse on Ovington Gardens is listed for sale for £6,000,000 (freehold). For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact Beauchamp Estates on Tel: +44 (0)20 7499 7722 (Kay Louise Smith) or visit www.beauchampestates.com
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