Part of the building that was once home to WH Smith is for sale for £4.25million
Luxury three-bedroom penthouse in the white stucco building that was once the home of WH Smith of store fame can be yours for £4.25million
- A white plastered building with a blue plaque stands on London’s affluent Hyde Park Street
- A blue plaque confirms that the building is the former home of William Henry Smith
- William Henry Smith was part of the family behind WH Smith retail chain
Part of the building that was once home to bookseller and statesman WH Smith, who was part of the family behind the chain of the same name, is up for sale for £4.25 million.
The historic building in London’s affluent Hyde Park Street has a stylish white stucco exterior.
On that exterior is a blue plaque confirming it is the former home of William Henry Smith.
William joined his father’s newsagent and bookshop in 1846, after which the company became WH Smith & Son.
The three-bedroom apartment for sale is located in this white stucco building on Hyde Park Street in London
A blue plaque on the building confirms that it was once the former home of William Henry Smith
The part of the building that is for sale is a luxury penthouse, spread over the fourth and fifth floors.
There is a direct elevator to the leasehold penthouse, which has three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The penthouse has nearly 2,000 square feet of space and has 2.95-foot ceilings, with sash windows.
On that exterior is a blue plaque confirming it is the former home of William Henry Smith
William joined his father’s newsagent and bookshop in 1846, after which the company became WH Smith & Son
The penthouse has a large living room with a fireplace and a separate dining area
The sleek kitchen has modern lower and upper cabinets and a cooking island with a few seats
Daniel Copley, of Zoopla, said: ‘This stunning penthouse would make the perfect home for a buyer looking for a light and airy space that doesn’t compromise on luxury details.
‘Despite the modern interior – with direct lift access and a sleek kitchen – the property also has an interesting history and was once the home of WH Smith – of the well-known high street store.’
The kitchen has a separate dining area and leads to the living room
The condo has nearly 2,000 square feet of space and features 2.95-foot ceilings, with sash windows
The flat has a large kitchen with a center island and a separate area for a table and chairs.
And there is a large living room with a fireplace and a dining area.
The sale of the property is being handled by Chestertons estate agents, who said: ‘This fourth floor duplex penthouse is a real gem. With double views and 2.95 m ceilings, it offers an abundance of natural light and a spacious ambiance.’
The sale of the attractive property in London is handled by Chestertons estate agents
Ready to move into, the penthouse is beautifully staged and ready to sell
The penthouse extends over two of the fourth and fifth floors of the impressive building
The pristine bathroom features a separate shower and floor-to-ceiling taupe wall tiles
There is a direct elevator to the leasehold penthouse, which has three bedrooms and two bathrooms
The property has good access to public transport, with Lancaster Gate and Paddington Underground Stations less than half a mile away.
There are also schools within a similar distance including Connaught House School and Halcyon London International School.
The flat is located on Hyde Park Street, in London’s Westminster.
The average price of a property sold in Westminster, London in the last 12 months is £1,647,450.
It compares to the £356,318 average for the country as a whole, according to property website Zoopla.
