FOR SALE: £4.5M FORMER RESIDENCE OF FRENCH EMPEROR NAPOLEAN III
The Blue Plaque former London residence of French Emperor Napoleon III is for sale for the first time in 20 years via Mayfair’s very own Wetherell. The first-floor, two bedroom apartment is 1C King Street, St James’s, within a palatial, four storey, white-stucco, Grade II listed period building. The building retains its original façade and behind, The Berkeley Group have fully modernised and refurbished the interior, with a specification by Collett-Zarzycki.
Kitchen at 1C King Street
1C King Street features London’s earliest surviving Blue Plaque, erected by The Society of Arts in 1867 in commemoration of Napoleon III. The plaque features the imperial eagle, a symbol of empire used by both Napoleon I and Napoleon III. It is the only plaque to have been installed during a recipient’s lifetime.
Drawing Room at 1C King Street
Naopolean III (1808-1873) was the nephew and heir of Napoleon I, the first President of France (1848-1852) and later Emperor (1852-1870). During his time at in St James’s, Napoleon III, a renowned socialite, was given honorary memberships at some noteworthy local clubs. Within 1C King Street, he hosted Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli and Charles Dickens and had an affair with wealthy heiress, Harriet Howard.
Library at 1C King Street
As you’d expect from a royal residence, the apartment boasts period features, tall ceilings and sash windows alongside luxurious and bespoke, modernised additions. Within 1,947 sqft of living space, you’ll find a drawing room with a step-out balcony and double doors leading into a library/dining room. A fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room features Gaggenau appliances and an informal dining area.
Principal Bedroom Suite at 1C King Street
The impressive, principal bedroom suite is has a walk-in dressing room and marble bathroom; and there is a second bedroom suite with an ensuite bathroom. There is air conditioning throughout the apartment and the building has lift access and a concierge service.
Bathroom at 1C King Street
Peter Wetherell, Founder & Chairman of Wetherell says: “We are delighted to bring this beautiful and elegant former Royal residence at 1C King Street, once the London home of French Emperor Napoleon III, to the market for the first time in 20 years. This Blue Plaque home provides the perfect London base for someone who like Napoleon III wants to be located in the heart of London with easy access to the luxury shops and fine restaurants of Piccadilly, Jermyn Street and adjacent Mayfair.”
1C King Street is for sale via Wetherell with a guide price of £4,500,000 (share of the freehold).
For information, please contact Wetherell: +44 (0)20 7493 6935
