Artist-Inspired Penthouse Crown In ‘Old Chelsea’ Listed For £3M

Crowning a traditional red-brick mansion block on one of the enclave's most storied roads, a newly renovated three-bedroom penthouse at St. Loo Court has come to market for £3 million.

Spanning 1,452 sq. ft, the lateral top-floor residence pairs heritage mansion-block architecture with high-volume, studio-style interiors and a private roof terrace, accessed directly via a passenger lift.

Positioned between Flood Street and Chelsea Manor Street in the heart of "Old Chelsea," St. Loo Avenue takes its name from Sir William St Loe and Lady St Loe, Countess of Shrewsbury, whose 16th-century estate once occupied the area. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, this quiet enclave transformed into a vibrant artistic community, drawing residents such as J.M.W. Turner, James McNeill Whistler, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti.

Architectural volume and studio heritage

The penthouse’s interior architecture pays direct homage to the Grade II-listed Rossetti Studios situated nearby. The central reception and dining hall features an 18-foot vaulted gable ceiling interspersed with skylights, flooding the entertaining space with natural light.

Adjoining the main reception is a contemporary kitchen appointed with minimalist cabinetry, premium stone worktops, and fully integrated appliances.

Designed for flexible modern living, the lower floor houses three double bedrooms and two bathrooms:

- A Principal Suite: Positioned toward the rear for complete quiet, featuring bespoke built-in joinery, open skyline views, and an en-suite bathroom.
- Guest Accommodation: Two additional well-proportioned double bedrooms serviced by a family shower room and an independent guest cloakroom, all finished with clean architectural tiling and contemporary sanitaryware.
- Mezzanine Suite & Terrace: An open staircase leads up from the reception to a mezzanine second living area, media room, or home study. Expansive glazing frames the room, while glazed doors lead directly out onto a secluded, private roof terrace designed for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Prime Chelsea connectivity

Situated moments from the King’s Road and Sloane Square, residents have immediate access to world-class dining, independent galleries, and designer retail along the King’s Road and Duke of York Square.

Both Sloane Square (District and Circle lines) and South Kensington (Piccadilly, District, and Circle lines) Underground stations sit within 0.8 miles, providing rapid connectivity across the West End, the City, and Heathrow Airport.

Viewings for The Penthouse at St. Loo Court are strictly by appointment through Maskells.

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