Dh172m Mayfair penthouse lets you live among London’s wealthiest – in pictures

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  

Once a showroom for Buick motorcars, the six story property was the home of furniture magnate and Francophile Charles Mellier. Take a look inside.