Albany, Mayfair, London, W1J

Set behind the gates of Albany, this three-bedroom set spans the second and third floors of one of Mayfair’s most distinctive residential buildings, extending to approximately 1,811 sq ft. Now in need of refurbishment, it presents a rare opportunity to rework a set within a Grade I-listed address where scale and proportion have been preserved.



Originally built in the 1770s by Sir William Chambers as Melbourne House and later converted by Henry Holland in 1802, Albany has long drawn a particular kind of resident. Writers, politicians and artists have lived here over the centuries, attracted by its privacy and the way the building is run. Its structure, a series of interconnected sets arranged around shared courtyards and walkways, remains largely unchanged.



The reception room is the standout space, set within the building’s curved frontage and defined by a run of sash windows that follow the line of the façade. Natural light moves across the room throughout the day, and grand ceiling heights give it a sense of volume that is rare in central Mayfair.



Adjoining rooms are arranged in a way that reflects the building’s original planning. Two bedrooms sit on the second floor, alongside a bathroom and additional ancillary space. The layout is clear and well-proportioned.

The third floor is currently arranged with a principal bedroom and kitchen.



Residents of Albany benefit from 24-hour porterage, access to communal gardens and the Rope Walk, preserving the building’s character over time.



From its position just off Piccadilly, the set is moments from Green Park, with Bond Street, Mount Street and Berkeley Square all within easy reach. The area is defined by a mix of long-established institutions and newer additions, from galleries and private members’ clubs to some of London’s most regarded restaurants. Despite its centrality, Albany feels set apart from the movement around it, which has always been part of its appeal.