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XXVIII OLD QUEEN ST.

LONDON 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.

LONDON The street is particularly significant for its 18th- century private houses, which benefit from the notable period features of majestic ‘Piani Nobili’ floors with canted or swept bays and terraces, grand proportions and generous ceiling heights, overlooking Birdcage Walk and St. James’s Park. Set in historic St. James, overlooking Birdcage Walk and the Royal Park, XXVIII Old Queen Street is located in the heart of the royal and political establishment, between and the This Georgian townhouse-mansion served as . the central London home of William Beauclerk, the 9th Earl of Burford (1801-1849), who was Whilst surrounded by the world renowned areas of , Knightsbridge and Belgravia, St. James one of the sons of the 5th Duke of St Albans. is recognised as a more discrete yet quietly authoritative area of the , known for its eminent In 1825 William inherited the Dukedom and occupants of past prime ministers, great industrialists, members of Parliament, the aristocracy and of in 1827 caused a stir in high society when he course, royalty. XXVIII is a Grade II listed Georgian house, built c.1770 and is a rare example of period married the fabulously wealthy Harriet Coutts architectural interest extending to 692 sqm (7,454 sqft). All principle rooms and terraces overlook nee Mellon (1777-1837) who was 23 years St. James’s Park. his senior and controller of the Coutts & Co banking fortune and the richest woman in The accommodation consists of: 4 reception rooms; open plan kitchen, dining and family room; wine London at the time. room; duplex master suite with study; 4/5 further bedroom suites; media/games room with butlers kitchen and en suite shower room; service kitchen and laundry room; terraces and a passenger lift to all floors. The landscaped garden provides direct access to Birdcage Walk and then onto St James’s Park. ROOMS WITH A VIEW

XXVIII 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. DINING ROOM DRAWING ROOM & LIBRARY THE MASTER BEDROOM A UNIQUE MASTER DUPLEX THE HEART OF YOUR HOME ELEGANT GUEST SUITES THE GARDEN VIEW FROM THE TOP ST JAMES’S PARK

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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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LONDON