Inside a royal’s glamorous former Belgravia home
A glamorous Belgravia mansion that once belonged to a senior royal is on the market for almost £20 million.
The Grade II-listed, six storey residence on Wilton Crescent was leased by Lord Mountbatten – the Duke of Edinburgh’s uncle – who lived in the house next door.
The grand, five-bedroom townhouse is said to have hosted several soirees for stars of the 60s and it’s easy to see why it was so popular.
Nestled between Chelsea and Mayfair, this exceptionally elegant property has huge entertaining spaces and beautiful period features such as a marble fireplace in the dining room and sash windows overlooking the crescent.
There are also French doors leading onto a private balcony, with a second set of doors leading to a private roof terrace, the perfect spot for an evening cocktail or two.
Lord Mountbatten lived next door in Wilton Crescent with his wife Countess Edwina Mountbatten between 1959 to 1968, with a blue plaque marking this on the property.
During the 1960s, such was the extent was Mountbatten’s wealth and popularity, he also leased this neighbouring Wilton Crescent townhouse, needing extra space for entertaining, storing precious antiques and seeing friends.
Lord Mountbatten was a British Royal Navy officer and statesman. He was also Supreme Allied Commander during the Second World War.
Percy Lendrum, director at Dexters’ Chelsea office said: “The current owners have told us that Wilton Crescent is a wonderful family home that they have enjoyed for the past three decades.
“When they first moved into the property, a long-standing neighbour told them the property’s extensive history and notable residents, including the home once being leased by Lord Mountbatten when he needed extra space for entertaining.
“The owners tend to refresh the interior design of each room on a six-month basis but each time keeping to the Georgian and Regency era, with the property’s classic features well-suited for displaying artwork or antiques.”
This property is listed for sale with Dexters.
