Part of the building that was once home to the bookseller and statesman WH Smith, who was part of the family behind the eponymous high street retailer, is up for grabs for £4.25million.
The period building in London’s affluent Hyde Park Street has a stylish white stucco exterior.
On that exterior is a blue plaque confirming that it is the former home of William Henry Smith.
William joined his father’s newsagent and book business in 1846, at which time the company became W H Smith & Son.
The three-bedroom flat for sale is in this white stucco building in London’s Hyde Park Street
A blue plaque on the building confirms it was once the former home of William Henry Smith
The section of the building that is for sale is a luxury penthouse that spreads across the fourth and fifth floors.
There is direct lift access to the leasehold penthouse, which has three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The penthouse has almost 2,000 square feet of space and boasts some 2.95 metre high ceilings, with sash windows.
On that exterior is a blue plaque confirming that it is the former home of William Henry Smith
William joined his father’s newsagent and book business in 1846, at which time the company became W H Smith & Son
The penthouse has large living room with a feature fireplace and a separate dining area
The sleek kitchen has modern base and wall units and a central island with some seating
Daniel Copley, of Zoopla, said: ‘This beautiful penthouse would make the perfect home for a buyer searching for a bright and airy space that doesn’t compromise on luxurious touches.
‘Despite its modern interior, which includes 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 includes a separate dining area and leads through to the main living room
The flat has almost 2,000 square feet of space and boasts 2.95 metre high ceilings, with sash windows
The flat has a large kitchen with a central island and a separate space for a table and chairs.
And there is a large living room with a feature fireplace and a dining area.
The sale of the property is being handled by Chestertons estate agents, which said: ‘This fourth floor duplex penthouse is a true gem. With double aspect views and 2.95m ceilings, it offers an abundance of natural light and a spacious ambiance.’
The sale of the appealing London property is being handled by Chestertons estate agents
The penthouse is ready to move into having been beautifully staged and ready to sell
The penthouse extends across two across the fourth and fifth floors of the impressive building
The pristine bathroom includes a separate shower and floor to ceiling taupe wall tiles
There is direct lift access 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 in Hyde Park Street, which is in the London’s Westminster.
The average price of a property sold in London’s Westminster in the past 12 months is £1,647,450.
It compares to the average of £356,318 for the country as a whole, according to property website Zoopla.
