Alexander McQueen’s London penthouse asks nearly $2K ⁠— per night

Match for a McQueen: Lease the late designer's (inset) onetime London historic house.
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Whether or not you need to reside like vogue royalty or cling your hat in a property with ties to the British throne, a newly listed penthouse residence for hire in London is the way in which in.

Situated within the tony Mayfair neighborhood at 17 Dunraven St., the residence is a Grade II listed constructing, a designation given to properties of historic significance or particular curiosity. Hyde Park is a five-minute stroll away, and lots of well-liked eating places, retailers and cultural sights are additionally inside strolling distance.

The pedigree on this case is the previous residents. They embody Queen Victoria’s grandson, Alexander Mountbatten, who was a British Royal Navy officer, and the well-known British writer P.G. Wodehouse, who authored the beloved “Jeeves and Wooster” tales.

Most just lately, the penthouse was owned by the late British dressmaker Alexander McQueen, who renovated it in his impeccable style.

One of many flat’s two bedrooms.

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The historic constructing is within the Mayfair neighborhood on Dunraven Avenue.

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Located on the third and fourth flooring, the flat has two bedrooms, two loos and a roof terrace. It comes totally furnished in sensible items that any fan of design-worthy collectibles could be blissful to personal.

McQueen utterly modernized the roomy interiors which can be subtle and modern, however not formal. Walnut flooring, white partitions and mirrored accents are distinguished all through.

The kitchen options a big island whereas the lounge has an ornate chandelier, fire and mirrored wall that amplifies the realm — they’re each excellent locations to collect with household or buddies.

The residence’s eat-in kitchen has a big island and chandelier.

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The rooftop terrace is landscaped and has a grill.

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Upstairs, the first suite has a big toilet encased in white and gray marble and a freestanding white bathtub. The second bed room is outfitted with sliding doorways that double the house.

A spiral staircase leads upstairs to the envy-inducing roof terrace that’s spacious and has a grill and crops; it faces south and sees an abundance of pure daylight.

The late nice designer purchased the residence in April of 2009 for roughly $3.2 million, and commenced renovating. He was dwelling on close by Inexperienced Avenue, the place he dedicated suicide at age 40.

It hit the marketplace for roughly $10.6 million in 2016. Two years later, it relisted for about $7.4 million. Right now, it’s listed by Domus Keep, which gives each short- and long-term house leases of design-centric properties in London. Costs begin at round $1,875 an evening.