A Grade II listed home, built by sculptor Henry Sibson circa 1846, is now for sale in St John’s Wood, London.
Alhambra Cottage, which was once known as Villa Maurentina, is a striking detached home built in a classic Moorish style – and it still retains many of its original features. It’s arranged over three floors and extends to 2,544 sq ft with decorative embellishments, ornate internal features and a south-facing garden.
The property benefits from four bedrooms, two bathrooms and five reception rooms, with plenty of natural light – and it’s ready for a new owner to put their stamp on it. One of the reception rooms on the ground floor features a coffered ceiling, stained glass windows, bright coral walls, and an external metal spiral staircase that offers direct access to the garden spanning 100ft.
On the lower ground floor you’ll find an open-plan kitchen and breakfast room that looks over the rear garden, where there’s a lush manicured lawn, plus mature trees and shrubs to create privacy and a feeling of tranquility.
St John’s Wood has a village feel, despite its London postcode. Local highlights include Abbey Road Studios, made famous by the Beatles, and Lord’s Cricket Ground. Plus, Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill are just a short walk away. What’s more, two stops on the tube (Jubilee line) will take you into the hustle and bustle of London’s West End.
Alhambra Cottage is on the market for £3,500,000 with Knight Frank.
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