21 Manresa Road, SW3

Property Summary

Occupying the top floor of 21 Manresa Road, one of Chelsea’s most private residential buildings, this recently refurbished penthouse extends to approximately 7,000 sq ft of principal accommodation, supplemented by two self-contained studio apartments at lower ground level to bring the total to over 8,000 sq ft. The plan is emphatically lateral, anchored by a reception, dining and kitchen space approaching 60 ft in length, with full-height glazing opening onto a west-facing roof terrace that spans the full frontage. Three bedrooms, including a generous principal suite with dressing space, are set apart from the entertaining areas, while a library, games room, private office and gym provide an unusual degree of flexibility within a single-floor residence. Two lock-up garages, additional private parking, 24-hour concierge and security, lift access and a large communal garden complete an offering of considerable scale and discretion, moments from the King’s Road.

Key Features

• Lateral penthouse of approximately 7,000 sq ft on the top floor
• Two self-contained studio apartments at lower ground floor level
• Total accommodation extending to over 8,155 sq ft
• West-facing roof terrace running the full length of the apartment
• Principal reception, dining and kitchen space of almost 60 ft
• Three bedrooms with the principal suite including dressing space and en suite bathroom
• Private library, games room, office and gym
• Exceptional ceiling heights throughout the principal floor
• Full-height glazing to the main living areas
• Two lock-up garages and additional private parking
• 24-hour concierge, security and full-time building manager
• Lift access directly to the apartment
• Access to large landscaped communal garden
• Recently refurbished to a high standard
• Scope to convert ancillary rooms into further bedroom suites

Design Comment

At over 8,000 sq ft arranged predominantly on a single floor, 21 Manresa Road presents a format that is exceptionally rare in central London — genuine lateral scale combined with ceiling heights and natural light more commonly associated with a converted period house. The recent refurbishment has established a resolved plan, yet the proportions of the principal spaces, particularly the near-60 ft reception room and the full-length terrace, invite a more layered and personal design response. There is considerable opportunity to introduce bespoke joinery, carefully considered lighting schemes and material palettes that honour the scale without diminishing the sense of openness.

The ancillary accommodation — library, games room, office and gym — offers real versatility. For a buyer with a clear vision for how they wish to live, these rooms could be reimagined as a home cinema, wine room, spa treatment space or additional guest suites, each finished to the standard the principal rooms deserve. The two lower ground studio apartments, meanwhile, present a self-contained design brief of their own, whether configured for staff, visiting family or private working.

The terrace is arguably the property’s most compelling design asset. West-facing and spanning the entire length of the apartment, it has the proportions to support a fully realised outdoor living scheme — considered planting, integrated lighting, outdoor kitchen and dining — creating a sequence of spaces that extends the interior plan into the open air. Approached with discipline and ambition, this is a property that could become one of Chelsea’s most accomplished private residences.

Development Consultations

To assist potential buyers of this property to understand their full design and development options, Janine Stone & Co. is able to provide complimentary design concept and development consultations. It can be arranged for these consultations to take place at the property or in our London studio. Janine Stone & Co. will provide guidance on architecture, refurbishment and planning considerations, in addition to helping interested parties to develop their early design ideas into floor plans with estimated project costs and timelines for realisation.

Should a successful acquisition take place, we would be happy to take these initial concepts through to a full concept and subsequent planning, design and build phases.