A six-storey Georgian townhouse on one of Mayfair’s most historic streets – once frequented by Regency dandy Beau Brummell – has been listed for sale following an extensive interior redesign that blends 18th-century elegance with modern luxury.
The Grade II-listed property on Chesterfield Street, regarded as one of London’s most perfectly preserved Georgian streetscapes, offers 3,409 sq ft of accommodation arranged over basement, ground and four upper floors, with lift access throughout and a private roof terrace garden.
The home, marketed by Wetherell, lies in the heart of the Mayfair Conservation Area, within walking distance of Green Park, Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace.
Behind its brick façade, stuccoed ground floor and dormered mansard roof, the house contains a mix of grand formal rooms and private suites, including two reception rooms, a family kitchen and breakfast area, a separate staff kitchen, and four bedrooms, each with a marble ensuite. The principal and guest suites occupy separate floors, while a retractable glass roof leads to a 312 sq ft terrace with views over Mayfair’s rooftops.
FULL REFURBISHMENT
The current owners have carried out a full refurbishment, introducing air conditioning, wet underfloor heating and a state-of-the-art security system, while retaining traditional plasterwork, cornicing and fireplaces.
The interiors include a concealed Fendi Casa kitchen, bespoke parquet flooring, and spa-style bathrooms – a combination of classic craftsmanship and contemporary design.
Built in the mid-18th century and named after Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield, the street has long attracted members of Britain’s social and political elite.
Former residents include Prime Minister Anthony Eden, novelist W. Somerset Maugham, and social reformer Caroline Norton.
But its most famous occupant remains Beau Brummell, the Regency tastemaker whose influence on men’s fashion made Mayfair synonymous with style.
From his Chesterfield Street home, Brummell helped redefine men’s dress – abandoning wigs and bright silks in favour of tailored dark coats, crisp white shirts and full-length trousers, many cut by tailors on nearby Savile Row.
His legacy endures in Mayfair’s reputation as a global fashion hub, where New Bond Street, Mount Street and Albemarle Street house the flagship stores of brands such as Chanel, Carolina Herrera and Fendi.
MAYFAIR TRANSFORMATION
Inside the townhouse, the ground floor features Portland stone flooring and an olive-green dining room with 10.8ft ceiling heights, decorative coving and a period fireplace.
A restored Portland stone staircase leads to the first-floor drawing room, with twin Juliet balconies, gold-detailed mouldings and a white marble fireplace.
On the lower ground floor, an open-plan Fendi kitchen and family room conceal Gaggenau appliances behind floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, with a secondary staff kitchen and wine vault for large-scale entertaining.
The upper floors house the principal and guest suites, both with walk-in dressing rooms, followed by two additional bedrooms and a family bathroom on the fourth floor.
Above, the roof terrace – reached via an automatic glass roof – provides a secluded outdoor entertaining space.
The sale comes amid a wider transformation of Mayfair, which has been identified as the second most valuable regeneration hub in Prime Central London, according to a new Wetherell survey.
More than £100 million is being invested in the area’s public realm, including two new public squares, three pedestrian boulevards, and a green corridor project, all aimed at reinforcing Mayfair’s status as one of London’s most exclusive districts.
WORLD-RENOWNED
Peter Wetherell, Founder & Chairman of Wetherell says: “Fully modernised and beautifully refurbished this luxurious townhouse-mansion on Chesterfield Street is located mere moments from some of London’s finest attractions.
“These include Green Park, Hyde Park, Claridge’s and Buckingham Palace, as well as the designer boutiques and prestigious members’ clubs and watering holes for which Mayfair is world-renowned.”
LONDON’S STYLE STORY
Robert Britten, Sales Board Director at Wetherell adds: “As the home of Regency fashion icon Beau Brummell, Chesterfield Street has long been at the heart of London’s style story, and is today considered to be the finest, virtually intact Georgian street in Mayfair.
“This important Georgian townhouse is immaculately presented and available for immediate occupation, just a short walk from Mount Street, Mayfair’s local high street, and an easy stroll to North Audley Street, Bond Street and the luxury boutique fashion, jewellery and restaurant hubs of the sought-after neighbourhood.”
