Grand Mayfair Townhouse for Sale in 47 Upper Grosvenor Street, London

Sometimes a house stays with you long after you leave. Walking into this six bedroom townhouse on Upper Grosvenor Street in Mayfair, I had that feeling. As soon as you step through the doors, you just sense the history under your feet and the quiet sort of elegance that only places from another era can have.

You can probably tell this place was built back in the eighteen hundreds. It even has that welcoming floor creak in the right spots. Not the loud kind, just a gentle reminder that generations have lived here. The ceilings are high and the windows feel like they belong in one of those old films set in London. The front hallway is really something. It has this fireplace that immediately makes you want to stay awhile. And the stairs—I found myself running my hand along the rail just to feel the woodwork, and the lift is actually pretty handy too. Makes things easier without spoiling the old charm.

People sometimes worry about finding the right outdoor space in London, but here you get a few. Off the ground floor, there's a terrace that catches nice sunlight in the early afternoon. I stood there for a minute and just listened to the city, but honestly you do not hear much except the wind and sometimes a bird or two. There is another terrace up on the first floor, good for a quiet coffee or maybe a few plants if you love a bit of green. Then out by the kitchen, down at the lower ground, there is a little courtyard. I imagine this spot is perfect for summer lunches outside or just some morning air before the day starts.

One thing that stands out is the space for proper entertaining. The dining room—you might actually gasp when you step in. Almost thirty feet by eighteen feet, with a tall ceiling and soft natural light coming in. I remember picturing a big dinner here, maybe laughter bouncing off those walls. Toward the back, there's a panelled study that just feels like it belongs to someone who reads actual books. You step out from the study to another terrace, and you just know this is the spot to sit after a long day. Sometimes, I even caught myself thinking this is the kind of place where you could put your own stamp pretty easily. The guest cloakroom is tucked away but not forgotten, and there is even an old fashioned dumb waiter that connects straight to the kitchen for when you do have a crowd.

Even though the house has been used as offices here and there, it was restored in the nineties so it is easy to see what you could do to bring it back to a proper family home. The potential for change is everywhere, especially on the lower ground floor if you want to make it into something new. And most important, the house is not listed, so you have more freedom for what you want to change or modernise.

Living in Mayfair is definitely different than anywhere else in London. The streets are quiet enough but always feel safe, and the coffee shops and neighbourhood grocers are just a few steps away. You might even see kids on scooters in the afternoons or spot someone famous if you look closely. It just feels relaxed, even though it is in one of the world's best addresses. You are really close to Hyde Park too, if you like a walk in the mornings. Oxford Street and Bond Street are never far. But when you are back inside, the noise of the city just fades out.

I always think properties in this part of London are about how you feel, not just what you see in the details. Some homes are formal, but this one has that bit of warmth that is just comfortable. And yes, the history is pretty cool too. The only real way to know if this Mayfair townhouse is right for you is to come see it. If you want a chat or just fancy a stroll through to picture yourself here, let me know. At LuxuryProperty.com, we just want your move to feel like home right from the start.