Park Place Villas, Little Venice, W2

Property Summary

A once-in-a-generation opportunity, this remarkable Grade II listed villa in Little Venice is an ode to Regency-era refinement. Overlooking the tranquil waters of the Regent’s Canal, this 1840-built residence unfolds over four opulent floors with eight bedrooms, a private leisure suite, expansive gardens, and a storied past – once home to Lillie Langtry and later, Michael Flatley.

Key Features

• Living & Entertaining Spaces:

  • Grand reception and dining room with French stone fireplaces and canal views

  • Orangery connecting reception and kitchen, bathed in south-facing light

  • Study with terrace access and original period detailing throughout

• Bedrooms & Suites:

  • Eight bedrooms in total, five with en-suites

  • Principal suite with canal views and private dressing area

  • Dedicated staff/guest apartment on lower ground floor

• Luxury Amenities:

  • Indoor swimming pool, sauna, and games room

  • Wine cellar, laundry room, and utility areas

  • Integral double garage plus off-street parking for up to 3 additional vehicles

• Outdoor Features:

  • Wraparound private garden with mature planting

  • Large terraces on upper floors with skyline and canal views

  • Gated driveway and electric gate entry for added security

• Historical Provenance:

  • Part of John Nash’s original masterplan for the Regent’s Canal

  • Former residence of society icon Lillie Langtry and dancer Michael Flatley

Design Comment

Park Place Villas is not just a finished jewel – it’s a canvas of rare proportions and heritage. There is scope to sensitively enhance interiors to suit a contemporary aesthetic while celebrating historic detailing. The self-contained lower level could be transformed into a world-class wellness zone or extended staff quarters. The orangery and terraces offer further potential as conservatory lounges, glass-roofed entertaining salons, or artist’s studios. Subject to planning and listed building consent, this home could evolve into an international landmark residence tailored to an elite modern lifestyle.

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.