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An Address to the King - 1775, Anonymous

’Tis yours, great George, to bless our safe retreats, And call the Muses to their native seats, To deck anew the flow’ry sylvan places, And crown the forest with immortal graces. Though barb’rous monarchs act a servile strain, Be thine the blessings of a peaceful reign; Make James’s Park in lofty numbers rise, And lift her palace nearer to the skies.

STEEPED IN HISTORY

Old Queen Street has its origins as a lane dating from 1547 on the south side of St. James’s Park, which was first laid out as a royal deer park from the early 1500’s. The street is particularly significant for its 18th century private houses, INTRODUCTION which benefit from the notable period features of majestic ‘Piani Nobili’ floors with canted or Set in historic St. James, overlooking Birdcage Walk and the Royal Park, XXVI Old Queen Street is located in swept bays and terraces, grand proportions and the heart of the royal and political establishment, between and the . generous ceiling heights, overlooking Birdcage Walk and St. James’s Park. Whilst surrounded by the world renowned areas of , Knightsbridge and Belgravia, St. James is recognised as a more discrete yet quietly authoritative area of the , known for its eminent occupants of past prime Here, amongst the most innocent toys and ministers, great industrialists, members of Parliament, the aristocracy and of course, royalty. amusements of Charles II, ‘the merry monarch’, were The Royal Menagerie and Aviaries, kept XXVI is a Grade II listed Georgian house, built c.1770 and is a rare example of period architectural interest orderly arranged along the road which bounds extending to 692 sqm (7,454 sqft). All principle rooms and terraces overlook St. James’s Park. the south side of the Park and extends to Buckingham Palace. It is still known today The accommodation consists of: 4 reception rooms; open plan kitchen, dining and family room; wine room; by the significant name of Birdcage Walk, and duplex master suite with study; 4/5 further bedroom suites; media/games room with butlers kitchen and en suite until 1828 the road was open only to the Royal shower room; service kitchen and laundry room; terraces and a passenger lift to all floors. The landscaped Family and to the Hereditary Grand Falconer, garden provides direct access to Birdcage Walk and then onto St James’s Park. the Duke of St. Albans.

St. James’s Park has retained its verdant and rural character, and in it there are spots Miguel de Cervantes - ‘Don Quixote de la Mancha’ (1605–1615) where the visitor may sit or walk with every You are a king by your own fireside, as much as trace of the great city around them shut out any monarch in his throne. from their gaze, except for the great old Abbey, upon whose roof the trees seem to rest, half burying it in their foliage, just as they must have done three centuries ago when Milton wandered through this Park to , and here, in his latter sightless years, began to dictate Paradise Lost.

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XXVI Old Queen Street is not just an address. It is a destination.

This magnificently restored family residence shares its panorama with those who have chosen very wisely indeed, for such is the desirability of this location. It is not uncommon to recognise some of London’s most famous as they pass close by, just as they have done for centuries before, be they royalty, politicians, entrepreneurs or those seeking to just enjoy the most exclusive of vistas. It is difficult to try and imagine those who have passed by over the passage of time and fixed their gaze upon this very building.

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‘A Room of One’s Own’, , English novelist (1882-1941)

One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.

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Jane Austen (1775 - 1817)

To sit in the shade on a fine day, and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment.

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FROM THE GROUND UP

THE GARDEN LOWER GROUND FLOOR GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR

Kitchen/Family Room 7.78 x 5.42 m (25' 6" x 17' 9") Dining Room 6.32 x 6.0 m (20' 9" x 19' 8") Drawing Room 6.28 x 6.01 m (20' 7" x 19' 9") Service Kitchen 4.34 x 2.55 m (14' 3" x 8' 4") Entrance Hall 5.8 x 4.56 m (19' 0" x 15' 0") The Library 5.66 x 4.5 m (18' 7" x 14' 9") Wine Room 2.2 x 1.5 m (7' 3" x 4' 11") Terrace 3.28 x 7.04 m (10' 9" x 23' 1")

TOTAL AREA: 79.7 sqm (858 sqft) TOTAL AREA: 111.7 sqm (1,202 sqft) TOTAL AREA: 97.7 sqm (1,052 sqft)

St. James’s Park TERRACE

KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM

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Master Bedroom 6.32 x 5.9 m (20' 9" x 19' 4") Bathroom 5.71 x 4.22 m (18' 9" x 13' 10") Bedroom 6.19 x 4.25 m (20' 4" x 13' 11") Bedroom 6.22 x 4.34 m (20' 5" x 14' 3") Games/Media Room 8.65 x 3.7 m (28' 5" x 12' 2") Dressing Room 4.08 x 2.53 m (13' 5" x 8' 4") Dressing Room 4.84 x 1.08 m (15' 11" x 3' 7") Bedroom 4.18 x 3.37 m (13' 9" x 11' 1") Bedroom 4.18 x 3.12 m (13' 9" x 10' 3") Terrace 2.16 x 5.2 m (7' 1" x 17' 1") Bathroom 4.38 x 2.13 m (14' 4" x 7') Study 4.02 x 2.91 m (13' 2" x 9' 7")

TOTAL AREA: 83.6 sqm (900 sqft) TOTAL AREA: 81.4 sqm (876 sqft) TOTAL AREA: 73.4 sqm (790 sqft) TOTAL AREA: 81.6 sqm (880 sqft) TOTAL AREA: 83.3 sqm (897 sqft)

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Tenure: Freehold

Garden: As is common with all houses looking onto Birdcage Walk, the garden is excluded from the freehold demise and is occupied under a licence from The Royal Parks. The purchaser will need to enter into a licence for the continued use of the garden and any related encroachments. A licence fee will be payable.

Local Authority:

Council Tax Band: H

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