Stepping into the house on the raised ground floor, the entrance foyer leads through to a staircase hall. This opens onto a large dining room with an attractive fireplace.

Sliding doors flow through to a kitchen with marble worktops, an informal breakfast area and double French doors giving access to the rear terrace. The kitchen also offers a Subzero fridge freezer, wine cooler and Wolf double ovens. In addition, this floor features a guest WC.

Downstairs is a bedroom with ensuite bathroom and a family cinema room with garden access, both offering air conditioning. This level also offers a utility room, considerable storage space and separate street access.

The first floor contains a generous reception room with an elegant cornice, marble fireplace and double French doors opening onto a front balcony with attractive views of the communal gardens. The drawing room flows seamlessly through to a second reception room, with a double extension that can be used as study or television space. There is also a light-filled library on the half-landing.

The second floor is entirely occupied by an attractive principal bedroom and a well-proportioned ensuite bathroom with both bath and shower. The third floor offers three more bedrooms sharing a bathroom. All the bedrooms feature air conditioning, and one is currently used as a study.

The house includes a south-facing garden with a paved area for outdoor entertaining, planted borders, an attractive water feature and a Wolf barbecue. The property is also set back from the street, while residents have access to the award-winning communal gardens opposite.

Kensington Gate was laid out in the mid-nineteenth century and lined with stucco-fronted Italianate mansions. In the late Victorian Era, it was a popular address with aristocrats, politicians and cultural figures. The square remains prestigious, both central and secluded, while the cul-de-sac layout has limited traffic, adding to the sense of calm.

It is well-placed for the neighbourhood’s excellent schools, and within walking distance of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. In addition, the world-famous museums and cultural institutions of South Kensington are within easy reach.