Campden Hill Square, Holland Park, W8

Property Summary

A non-listed, five-storey townhouse in Kensington with an impressive literary history and spectacular views over London. The property was a family home and belonged to the same owner for many decades. It retains many of its traditional features, including elegant cornices and ceiling mouldings, as well as carved stone fireplaces and inbuilt wooden shelving. The elegance of the property is a handsome canvas on which to reimagine contemporary family life under a new interior design.

Key Features

In the early twentieth century, the property was home to the Llewelyn Davies family, whose children inspired J.B. Barrie to write Peter Pan. Later, it was occupied by the portrait artist Harold Speed, who built the large south-facing studio. In addition, the war poet Siegfried Sassoon wrote two novels while lodging here, and his blue plaque now decorates the building. More recently, it belonged to a successful newspaper editor, giving the property a unique cultural history.

The property’s spaces include:

• • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 4 Reception Rooms
  • Dining Room
  • Kitchen
  • Office
  • Wine Cellar
  • Communal Gardens
  • Roof Terrace