14, 15 & 16 Fitzhardinge Street
Freehold property for sale in London

History of fitzhardinge street

Three of the largest and most important Grade II listed Georgian townhouses in Marylebone are now in the process of being sympathetically restored to their former glory as substantial single townhouses. Historically home to the nobility, Fitzhardinge Street elegantly links Manchester and Portman Squares and has long enticed high-profile inhabitants – such as Sir Winston Churchill.

The Fitzhardinge Street properties owe their existence to the 18th century development of the Portman Estate covering a vast expanse of London extending north of Oxford Street to The Regent’s Canal and eastwards from the Edgeware Road to today’s Regents Park boundary. Development began around Portman Square in 1764 with neighbouring Manchester Square following shortly after in 1770, setting a classical tone for the entire Estate which remains to this very day. This swiftly encouraged the development of adjacent streets, such as Fitzhardinge Street, in the exquisite Georgian style that is so characteristic of Marylebone.

A number of critical factors governed the overall development of the Estate to produce the cohesive and elegant streetscape one sees today. The Building Act of 1774, under which the Fitzhardinge Street houses were originally built, specified the thickness of facades as well as dividing houses into types or ‘Rates’, with the Fitzhardinge Street properties classified as ‘Second Rate’ due to their value of up to £850 and standing initially three storeys high.

For most of its existence, Fitzhardinge Street was known as Upper and Lower Berkley Street, with numbers 14-16 located in what was Lower Berkley Street. It was not until 1935 that it was changed to Fitzhardinge Street, a name associated with the Portman family as with all of the street and Square names on the Estate.

These three jewels in Marylebone’s residential crown are on a scale which is rare in central London. Each property has stunning original features and perfect Georgian proportions, combining 18th century beauty and classic architecture with all the essentials for luxurious 21st century living.

Specifications of fitzhardinge street

All Grade II Listed, numbers 14, 15 and 16 Fitzhardinge Street are in the process of being sympathetically restored to their former glory as substantial single townhouses. The grandeur of the original architecture and interior features such as magnificently high ceilings, ornate cornicing and original fireplaces find their modern match with state-of-the-art technology and incredibly beautiful contemporary materials.

The beauty and intricate craftsmanship synonymous with Italian design is prevalent throughout number 16 Fitzhardinge Street. The wall lights and chandeliers are made of stunning Murano glass with the kitchen chandelier interspersed with elegant Swarovski crystals. The property is designed using the finest quality woods with the master bedroom and lift made of rare Burl Wood, used to furnish some of the world's most luxurious cars such as Aston Martin.

Each of the homes offers ultimate control in the palm of your hand – with ipads placed in each residence to adjust and control the essentials such as cooling, heating, ventilation, lighting and all audiovisual equipment.

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Location around fitzhardinge street

Marylebone is enjoying a renaissance as one of London's hottest destinations – an area where elegant, classic architecture is matched by its charm, individuality and prime central location.

Steeped in history, the area boasts a huge variety of beautiful buildings, some of the best shopping in the world and famed museums and galleries, coupled with first-rate schools and hospitals.

Fitzhardinge Street is nestled in the heart of this chic London quarter which offers the rare charm of a village atmosphere with all the benefits of a central location just a stone's throw from the world's most exclusive shopping destinations of Mayfair and Bond Street, the glitz and glamour of the West End and the bohemian chic of Marylebone itself. This oasis of sophisticated calm is home to some of the most enviable Georgian architecture with expansive greenery nearby in the form of Regent's Park and the many private gardens in between.

Marylebone is also a hive of cultural and educational activity and Fitzhardinge Street is within walking distance of many of London's artistic highlights including The Wallace Collection and The Serpentine Gallery. Some of the capital's best schools – from preparatory education all the way through to university – are also on the doorstep.

All of these things combine to make Marylebone the perfect location to experience the ultimate in London living.