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Sale
House
Thurloe Place, Knightsbridge, London
Bedrooms
6 Beds
Bathrooms
7 Baths
Built up Area
15,980 undefined
Property Ref
UK-S-49742
Description

The Former Home of Dame Margot Fonteyn

In the heart of Knightsbridge, Fonteyn House is a rare London home that blends remarkable history with contemporary design. Built in 1928 and once known as Amberwood House, it was home to Dame Margot Fonteyn during her years as prima ballerina of The Royal Ballet, when its rooms hosted Princess Margaret, Yves Saint Laurent, Peter Sellers and Rudolf Nureyev.
Behind its retained façade of French windows, ornamental balconies and Portland stone, the house now spans over 15,000 sq ft of newly reimagined space across six floors. The entrance opens onto a mirrored foyer and a gallery of windows overlooking the walled garden. A cantilevered staircase rises through the centre of the house, linking a sequence of rooms made for entertaining — a reception with herringbone floors and a Regency fireplace, a dining area with a Persian Palissandro Bluette marble ...

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Features & Amenities
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Lift
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Private Garden
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Private Pool
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Wine Cellar
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Sauna & Steam Room
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Gym
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Jacuzzi
Disclaimer: Please note that all sizes listed are approximate and based on documentation provided at the time of listing the property. Exact unit/plot sizes may vary from what is presented above.
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