ESME | London, UK
Grand Grade II Five Storey Townhouse
Set across five interconnecting Grade II listed Victorian townhouses built in 1856, this spectacular London property is steeped in music history and architectural grandeur. With a legacy of hosting touring bands since the 1970s, it blends period elegance with rock & roll soul. Original features include ornate marble fireplaces, soaring ceilings, distressed plaster walls, hand-painted murals, and vast sash windows that flood the rooms with natural light. Several rooms open onto balconies that overlook Kensington Gardens, offering a rare indoor-outdoor dynamic in the heart of the city. The property houses five versatile rooms that can be hired individually or as a whole. The largest, The Windsor Suite, spans 200 sqm and offers polished pale wood floors, classical mouldings, and a private terrace. The adjoining Viceroy and Regency Suites channel Parisian charm with white walls and vintage chandeliers. Downstairs, the Lancaster Suite and Bayswater Suite feature a mix of Victorian tiling, vintage chandeliers, and private entrances. With its prime location and deeply layered interiors, this is a one-of-a-kind backdrop available to hire for film, photo shoots, and events.
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Five interconnected Grade II listed townhouses
5 large event spaces, all with period features
Views over Kensington Gardens
Private terraces and balconies
Marble fireplaces, ornate ceilings, vintage chandeliers
Ground floor access and private entrances
Period Victorian tiling and original wood floors
Capacity for 250 guests in key spaces
Former music tour residence with rock & roll heritage
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Filming & Photography
Events:
License: 9am - 6pm or 6pm - 11pm
Late License: 1.30am - on application
Capacity:
Windsor 200sq. Capacity: 200-250 for standing parties, 180 for sit-down dining, 75 for classroom, and 185 for theatre style, 90 cabaret.
V&R 145sq. Combined capacity: 200-250 for standing parties, 120 for sit-down dining, 25 for classroom style, and 105 for theatre style.
Bayswater 190sq. Capacity: 200-250 for standing parties, 150 for sit-down dining, 30 (45 if rented tables) for classroom style, 145 for theatre style, and 45 cabaret.
Lancaster 85sq. Capacity: 50-75 for standing parties, 40 for sit-down dining, 15 for classroom style, and 45 for theatre style, 15 for boardroom. -
London, W2, UK
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House rules will be sent upon contracting.
