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A six-bedroom property on the prestigious street that once housed Oscar Wilde, David Bowie, George Best and Bob Marley has been put on the market with a price tag of £10 million.
The terraced house is located on the famous Oakley Street – one of the most desirable locations in Chelsea.
Reggae legend Bob Marley moved into the house next door in 1977 after an attempt on his life in Jamaica – the same year he released his album Exodus, which remained at the UK album awards for 56 consecutive weeks.
Acclaimed Irish playwright Wilde lived at number 87 with his mother Jane, while David Bowie lived at neighboring number 89 in 1973.
Bowie lived on the iconic street for at least a few years and eventually the house was sold to footballer George Best, who lived there until his death in 2005.
It’s no surprise then to learn that the current house on the market has had only three owners in its lifetime – despite being built in 1870.
A six-bedroom house on the prestigious street that once housed Oscar Wilde, David Bowie, George Best and Bob Marley has been put on the market with a price tag of £10 million
The terraced house is located on the famous Oakley Street – one of the most desirable locations in Chelsea
The current owner has lived in the house for the past 15 years and has done massive renovations over the years
The current owner has lived in the house for the past 15 years and has done massive renovations over the years.
He brought wooden beams from a French chateau and 17th century terracotta tiles, keeping the property chic while remaining timeless and appealing to a wide spectrum of buyers in the price range.
Estate agents Tedworth Property describe the 4,300 sq ft home as a ‘truly unique property with exceptional living and entertaining space’.
‘The house has been thoughtfully and cleverly redesigned by the current owner to create an exceptionally light and airy double height living space around a courtyard that is perfect for outdoor entertaining all year round.’
The house features six bedrooms, three bathrooms and a west-facing terrace, with a 12-metre heated swimming pool and one of the largest gardens in Chelsea – 40 meters in length.
The house features six bedrooms, three bathrooms and a west-facing terrace, with a 12-metre heated pool and one of the largest gardens in Chelsea – 40 meters long
Internally, the house features a formal double reception area, separate sitting room and dining area, a master bedroom suite occupying the entire first floor and a further four double bedrooms
It also features a summer house with its own kitchenette, shower room and sauna, ideal for ‘working from home, additional guest accommodation or additional entertaining space’
‘The garden is very special,’ said the selling broker. It also features a summer house with its own kitchenette, shower room and sauna, ideal for ‘working from home, additional guest accommodation or additional entertaining space’.
Internally, the house features a formal double reception area, separate sitting room and dining area, a master bedroom suite occupying the entire first floor and a further four double bedrooms.
The asking price for the house is £10,750,000.
Oakley Street begins just off Kings Road in Chelsea and runs all the way to the River Thames.
The road was also home to traitor Donald Maclean, a British diplomat who spy for the Soviet Union, the 1911 suffragettes, pianist Angus Morrison, and much of the street was once Winchester House – the residence for the Bishops of Winchester.
The house has six bedrooms and three bathrooms, one of which has a free-standing bath (right)
‘The garden is very special,’ said the selling broker. It is one of the largest gardens in Chelsea – 40m long
The current owner brought in wooden beams from a French chateau and 17th century terracotta tiles, keeping the property chic yet timeless and appealing to a wide spectrum of buyers in the price range