Park Place Villas, Little Venice, London W9

Property Summary

Set behind a stuccoed façade adorned with Roman arches and crowned by a striking tower, this magnificent eight-bedroom Grade II-listed villa in Little Venice is a masterpiece of early Victorian Italianate architecture. Originally built in 1840 under John Nash’s visionary plan for Regent’s Canal, the home is steeped in history and once played host to royalty and the elite. Offered for the first time in two decades, the residence unfolds across approx. 8,178 sq. ft., blending rich architectural heritage with luxury living—featuring formal reception rooms, an exquisite principal suite, and a Roman-inspired indoor swimming pool complex.

Key Features

• Reception Hall & Vestibule: Grand and elegant with classical detailing

• Formal Drawing & Dining Rooms: Perfect for entertaining with period features and canal views

• Kitchen/Breakfast Room: Bright and spacious, ideal for family dining

• Conservatory/Garden Room: Sun-drenched with views over the garden

• Study & Family Room: Adaptable spaces for work or relaxation

• Principal Bedroom Suite: With canal-facing views, dressing room/study, en suite bathroom and private shower room

• Seven Additional Bedrooms: Spread across upper and lower floors with accompanying bathrooms

• Swimming Pool Complex: Inspired by classical Rome, with sauna, gym, WC, and shower

• Wine Cellar, Utility & Plant Rooms: Discreet yet essential service areas

• Double Garage & Carriage Drive: Secure parking for multiple vehicles

• Secluded Wraparound Garden: Two private areas including Lillie Langtry’s iconic love-seat

• Three Terraces & Balcony: Offering peaceful outdoor living and entertaining spaces

• Views of Regent’s Canal: One of London’s most scenic and tranquil backdrops

• Private Gated Plot: Secure and discreet corner setting

Design Comment

Immaculately maintained in a classical style, this landmark home invites sympathetic personalisation. The grand reception rooms could be reimagined with curated art or modern gallery lighting, while the garden room and terraces offer opportunities for landscaping enhancements, such as outdoor dining pavilions or sculpture displays. The lower-level leisure suite provides space for bespoke spa treatments or wellness upgrades. With its unmatched provenance, architectural beauty, and prime Little Venice location, this villa is an extraordinary opportunity to shape a legacy London residence.

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.