Michael Flatley’s London Mansion Is Up For Sale
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5 months ago
Take a peek inside this show-stopping home
Dating back to the 1840s, this imposing Victorian villa is certainly packed full of history: it was previously owned by a string of famous figures including Michael Flatley, as well as the British socialite Lillie Langtry, mistress of the Prince of Wales. Here’s everything you need to know.
Inside Michael Flatley’s London Mansion
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Built in the style of legendary architect John Nashe in the 1820s, this gorgeous property originally served as the home of British socialite and actress Lillie Langtry – and it was often visited by her beau, the Prince of Wales (who eventually became King Edward VII).
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Fast forward to the 1990s and the Grade II listed building was bid on by a host of celebrities, from Madonna to Barbara Streisand. The winning buyer, however, was Lord of the Dance creator Michael Flatley, who made the property his first London home.
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Stepping inside, you’ll spot elegant features like Roman arches, sash windows and a handsome stained glass window in the hallway. The dining room – which can comfortably seat up to 14 people – is complete with a stone fireplace and deep red silk wallpaper, while the drawing room features another fabulous fireplace and a set of French doors opening onto a raised terrace overlooking the garden.
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The ground floor also contains a breathtaking garden room with a domed roof, and a cavernous kitchen/breakfast room with a Fourneaux de France Aga stove and a banquet-style breakfast booth. Heading down to the lower ground floor, meanwhile, you’ll find three utility rooms, staff accommodation, and a wine cellar, plus an enviable fitness/entertainment area encompassing a games room, swimming pool and gym.
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Upstairs, there are six guest bedrooms – one of which, thanks to its towering built-in wardrobes, was used by Flatley to store his famous Riverdance costumes – alongside the opulent principal suite. There’s also a study and two balconies, not to mention a huge roof terrace.
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Sound dreamy? As you might expect, this impressive home is on the market for a rather large sum: £26 million, to be exact.
