Thurloe Place, London, SW7

A beautifully presented and exceptionally spacious lateral apartment, set within Empire House, an iconic period building occupying a prominent position at the junction of Brompton Road and Thurloe Place in the heart of South Kensington and Knightsbridge.

Extending to approximately 1,198 sq. ft. (111.3 sq. m.), the apartment offers elegant and well-proportioned accommodation, enhanced by excellent ceiling heights and an abundance of natural light. Finished in a refined contemporary style while retaining the sense of grandeur associated with its period setting, the property would make an exceptional full-time residence or sophisticated London pied-à-terre.

The accommodation comprises a generous reception room with handsome proportions and bespoke fitted cabinetry, leading through to an impressive kitchen and dining room measuring over 23 feet in length. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with sleek cabinetry, stone work surfaces and integrated appliances, while the adjoining dining area provides an elegant and sociable setting for both everyday living and entertaining.

There are two well-proportioned bedrooms, including a particularly generous principal bedroom with extensive fitted wardrobes, together with a stylish family bathroom and separate guest cloakroom. The bathroom has been finished to an exacting standard, with rich stone surfaces, contemporary sanitaryware and a luxurious walk-in shower.

Warm timber flooring, bespoke joinery and carefully considered finishes feature throughout the principal living spaces, creating an interior that feels polished yet inviting. The apartment's generous lateral proportions and thoughtfully arranged layout further enhance the sense of space and understated elegance.

Empire House is an architecturally distinguished building constructed between 1909 and 1916, originally serving as the headquarters of the Continental Tyre & Rubber Company. Today, it remains a highly sought-after residential address, benefitting from 24-hour porterage, while the building's common parts have recently undergone refurbishment.

The property enjoys an enviable position moments from some of London's most celebrated cultural and lifestyle destinations. The Victoria and Albert Museum and Natural History Museum are close at hand, while the world-renowned boutiques, restaurants and cafés of Knightsbridge and South Kensington are within easy walking distance. Harrods is also only moments away.

Transport connections are excellent, with South Kensington Underground Station approximately 0.2 miles away, providing Piccadilly, District and Circle line services, and Knightsbridge Underground Station approximately 0.5 miles away on the Piccadilly line, offering convenient access across central London and beyond.

The service charge is approximately £21,000 per annum and includes heating, hot water and a contribution towards the building's sinking fund, in addition to the services and upkeep associated with this prestigious portered building.

A rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully proportioned apartment within an iconic period building, combining elegant interiors, excellent amenities and an exceptional address in one of Prime Central London's most desirable locations.

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