Quirky mews where author Roald Dahl lived is on the market

This beautifully quirky period property was previously home to one of the country’s most celebrated children’s authors and now it can be yours.

This six-bedroom apartment is tucked away in a cobbled courtyard between Clapham Common and Battersea and was once home to Matilda author Roald Dahl.

The unique loft-style apartment is spread across four mews houses and it’s believed that the famous author lived at this address when he penned Matilda and The Witches in the 1980s.

On the market for £3.95million, the sprawling property boasts 4,000 sq ft of living space and even has a hidden first floor terrace, which has accommodated private parties for up to 150 guests.

With a range of living rooms, five bedrooms and a self-contained one bedroom flat on the ground floor, the country style interiors across these attractive, historic buildings belies its city location.

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Rightmove’s property expert Miles Shipside said: “Roald Dahl was an iconic storyteller and it’s no surprise that he was inspired to write some of his best work at a unique oasis such as this. The property is absolutely bursting with character; it’s a real gem and something that you might not expect to find amongst the hustle and bustle of London.”

This property is listed for sale with The London Broker.

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