London has heaps of historic homes to discover, but ones with celebrity or political ties tend to have a bit more shine on the market. Recently, we’ve seen homes connected to Freddie Mercury, Margaret Thatcher, and Herman Melville list, and now an enticing Belgravia residence once in Churchill hands is up for sale.
The home belonged to Lady Mary Soames, the youngest daughter of Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, and her husband, Sir Christopher Soames. They purchased the valuable address right on stately Eaton Square in the early 1960s when he, a senior Conservative MP and diplomat, became Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food under Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home. The couple made it their London home base up until 1969 when they moved to Paris, after Sir Christopher was made UK Ambassador to France.
Still a vision of classic London elegnace, the 1,980-square-foot duplex occupies the third and fourth floors of the picturesque building. The third floor holds all the main living and entertaining spaces, while the upper level provides tranquil solace for all three bedrooms. A large terrace sits off the primary bedroom, setting the scene for peaceful mornings.
Peter Wetherell, Founder & Executive Chairman of Wetherell, shared, “This lovely duplex on Eaton Place is the second Churchill family home Wetherell have managed for sale in Central London, the other being Winston Churchill’s bachelor pad on Mount Street. Homes with links to the Churchill family always generate significant interest and we anticipate this charming home in one of the best addresses in Belgravia will attract many discerning potential buyers.”