A Penthouse In Lady Violet Bonham Carter’s Building Is Up For Sale

Occupying an enviable spot on Hyde Park Square is a magnificent apartment block which was formerly inhabited by Lady Violet Bonham Carter – and the penthouse crowning the development has just hit the market. Here’s the rundown.

Look Inside… A London Penthouse With Ties To The Bonham Carter Family

It’s always an exciting day when a celebrity home goes up for sale, but this property has a particularly illustrious past: it proudly bears a blue plaque stating that Lady Violet Bonham Carter – an esteemed politician and writer, and the grandmother of Helena Bonham Carter – lived in the building between 1887 and 1969.

Lady Violet was the daughter of Prime Minister Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith, and she was a significant political figure in her own right: she served twice as president of the Women’s Liberal Federation; became the first female president of the Liberal Party Organisation; and entered the House of Lords as Baroness Asquith of Yarnbury in 1977. She was also a lifelong friend of Winston Churchill.

Now, the penthouse atop Lady Violet’s building has just hit the market, and it’s sure to be snapped up in record time. Spanning nearly 2,500 square feet, it’s the perfect example of opulent London living: you can expect three bedroom suites, an additional guest bathroom, and an elegant, contemporary kitchen leading into a dual aspect living and dining area.

The property is flooded with light thanks to carefully-positioned skylights, and you can enjoy wonderful views of Hyde Park Square and Gloucester Square Gardens from every room. The living and dining room is particularly impressive, offering ample space for lavish dinner parties, and the principal suite is just as luxurious – it’s kitted out with mirrored wardrobes and its own large living area. Meanwhile, the building itself boasts two lifts, a porter, and access to surrounding residents’ gardens. 

Sound tempting? It could all be yours if you happen to have £4.75 million to spare…

Available through Chestertons. For more information, visit chestertons.co.uk