A palatial Belgravia mansion, described as a 'giga-mansion', has been listed for £135 million, potentially making it the most expensive property sale in London this year. The seven-storey residence on Belgrave Square features 28 bedrooms and 27 bathrooms, along with a private cinema, swimming pool, gym, and a wood-panelled billiards room.
The property, originally built in 1824 by architect George Bavesi, has undergone a lavish refurbishment by New York architect Peter Marino, known for his work on the Peninsula Hotel and Bulgari London. The interiors are described as sumptuous, with original features meticulously preserved.
Located on the north-west side of the square, the mansion offers south-facing views from the master suite. It includes a mews house, lift, parking for six cars, and a courtyard garden. The sale is being handled by Sotheby's International Realty, with details published in the Financial Times.
Belgrave Square is home to numerous embassies, and the buyer is expected to be a billionaire or a member of a Middle Eastern ruling dynasty. The listing follows a £110 million mansion sale on the same square three months ago, bringing a quarter of a billion pounds worth of properties to the market there.
