Holland Park, England, London, England W11

A rare, Grade II listed Italianate villaSituated on a large corner plot, this property of ambassadorial proportions offers a rare opportunity to own a complete, stuccoed villa in need of renovation. Spanning 10, 290 sq ft, the property comes with planning permission for substantial internal alterations, which would take the total internal area to around 15, 000 sq ft.This property is one of the 88 Italianate villas built from 1860 by renowned brothers William and Francis Radford. The project, approved by Lord Holland, was executed to deliver good, proper and substantial residences.Lofty proportions, striking architectural features, and ample open spaces all crowned by a rich provenance offer an exceptional foundation for a restoration project.The ground floor has a high-ceilinged drawing room along with a formal dining room flooded with natural light thanks to its imposing, triple-aspect bay windows. The first floor is dedicated to the principal suite, while the remaining eight rooms and three bathrooms are arranged across the second and third floors. The lower ground floor offers further reception rooms which can be transformed to suit individual needs. Theres also provision for a 33-foot swimming pool.The large garden provides off-street parking for at least four cars, with the planning permission in place for two additional storeys to be built beneath the plot. Additional open spaces include the principal suites private balcony and two patios on the lower ground floor.The existing passenger lift is a notable highlight, as the planning permission does not allow for such an addition.This property has a prime position in the heart of Holland Park, moments away from the neighbourhoods eponymous park and the cherished Kyoto Garden. Holland Park and Notting Hill Gate underground stations are located within walking distance.