Once a showroom for Buick motorcars, the six story property was the home of furniture magnate and Francophile Charles Mellier. Take a look inside.
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The Mellier is a unique residential opportunity consisting of the transformation of a magnificent Beaux-Arts building at 26 Albemarle Street. Built in 1905, the grand Edwardian mansion was converted into five residences up to 5,845 sqft in size. Courtesy Lawrie Cornish -
The master bedroom has a private terrace. Courtesy Lawrie Cornish -
The property features space for a private art gallery on the lower floor. Courtesy Lawrie Cornish -
Designer Sally Mackereth spent months collecting artwork, furniture and rugs from around Europe, and individually designed the rooms with vintage contemporary and bespoke pieces of furniture. Courtesy Lawrie Cornish -
The luxury duplex is one of five residences in the newly renovated building, which has a rich history to match its W1 location. Courtesy Lawrie Cornish -
There is also a fully fitted kitchen and breakfast room with quartz stone worktops and Miele and Gaggenau appliances. Courtesy Lawrie Cornish -
Upstairs there is a lounge/music room and a dining area that can seat 12. Courtesy Lawrie Cornish -
The property has three-bedrooms, and is 5,845 square foot. This lounge area has open views across London. Courtesy Lawrie Cornish -
The rooms are filled with light and a dash of colour. Courtesy Lawrie Cornish -
Looking from the outside in as night falls on London. Courtesy Lawrie Cornish -
From 1920 it became the headquarters of a luxury motor car dealer for Buick and Cadillac. Courtesy Lawrie Cornish -
The ceilings are taller than any other new London apartment scheme currently for sale. Courtesy Lawrie Cornish -
Plenty of reading material is available. Courtesy Lawrie Cornish -
Each property has lift access and the ground floor offers a 24-hour concierge service. Courtesy Lawrie Cornish -
Prime property in London last year rose an average of 15 per cent. Courtesy Lawrie Cornish -
Mayfair is popular for wealthy Middle East residents, including those from Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Courtesy Lawrie Cornish -
One of the bedrooms. Courtesy Lawrie Cornish -
The property was acquired by the property developer Glebe in 2011, which took 24 months to turn it into its current form. Courtesy Lawrie Cornish
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