A substantial five-bedroom townhouse on one of Belgravia’s most desirable streets has been brought to market for £6.5m, offering nearly 4,000 sq ft of accommodation alongside access to the private Belgrave Square Gardens.
The freehold property on Chapel Street is being marketed jointly by Dexters and Wetherell and sits just moments from Belgrave Square, Knightsbridge and Buckingham Palace.
Arranged across six floors, the Grade II-listed period home extends to 3,917 sq ft and combines preserved Victorian and Georgian architectural detailing with modern family living space.
The asking price reflects the rarity of large freehold townhouses in this part of central London, particularly those benefiting from direct access to Belgrave Square Gardens.
HISTORIC HEART OF BELGRAVIA
Chapel Street forms part of one of London’s most historically significant residential districts.
Belgrave Square itself was designed during the 1820s by architect George Basevi for the Grosvenor Estate and transformed what was previously marshland known as the “Five Fields” into one of the capital’s most prestigious addresses.
The area was developed under the direction of master builder Thomas Cubitt, whose workforce of masons, brickmakers and plasterers helped shape much of modern Belgravia.
Land excavated during the construction of St Katharine Docks was used to raise the surrounding ground level, allowing the elegant stucco-fronted terraces and garden squares to emerge by the mid-19th century.
Over the decades, Belgravia has attracted politicians, diplomats and cultural figures, while many of the grand townhouses surrounding Belgrave Square now sit alongside embassies and international residences.
SIX FLOORS OF ENTERTAINING AND FAMILY SPACE
The Chapel Street property sits behind a classic white stucco and brick façade with elegant sash windows and period detailing throughout.
The ground floor opens into a formal entrance hall featuring chandelier lighting, gilded detailing and a fireplace, leading through to a dedicated study and guest cloakroom.
The lower ground floor acts as the centrepiece of the house, with a farmhouse-style kitchen and breakfast room finished with terracotta tiles and opening directly onto a private walled patio garden.
A dramatic double-height reception room also connects to the outdoor space, alongside a shower room, utility area and vault storage.
The principal reception room occupies the first floor and benefits from approximately three-metre ceiling heights, parquet flooring, floor-to-ceiling sash windows and a distinctive turret window providing dual-aspect light.
A second reception room, currently arranged as a formal dining room and featuring an oculus window, sits alongside.
The principal bedroom suite spans much of the second floor and includes a marble bathroom with freestanding bath, twin sinks, brass fittings and a walk-in shower.
Additional en suite bedrooms are positioned across the upper floors, while the top floor offers flexibility as either a further bedroom, playroom or reception space.
BELGRAVE SQUARE GARDENS
One of the property’s most valuable features is access to the private Belgrave Square Gardens, a four-acre residents’ garden maintained by the Grosvenor Estate and accessible only to keyholders.
The gardens include mature plane trees dating back to the 1800s, formal lawns, rose gardens, pergolas covered in wisteria, a tennis court and a secure children’s play area – a rare private green space in the heart of prime central London.
The square itself also has a layered wartime history. During the First World War it was used by the St John Ambulance Brigade, while during the Second World War it became both a tank park and Red Cross supply depot.
RARE OPPORTUNITY
Robert Britten, Sales Director at Wetherell, says: “This house presents a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of Belgravia’s architectural heritage, combined with exclusive access to Belgrave Square Gardens, one of central London’s most exceptional private amenities.
“Townhouses with preserved period architecture remain a sought-after property for buyers wanting to secure a generational home.”
And Percy Lendrum, Director at Dexters Chelsea & Belgravia adds: “Chapel Street is one of Belgravia’s most desirable addresses, and this property offers exceptional proportions and volume across six floors, with the perfect balance of family living and entertaining space that buyers are seeking in central London.
“This represents an exciting opportunity to purchase a period townhouse in excellent condition.”
Chapel Street is available to purchase for £6.5m on a freehold basis through Dexters Chelsea & Belgravia and Wetherell Belgravia.
