$2,646,600

One of Prince of Wales Drive's most distinguished mansion blocks, this four-bedroom lateral apartment unfolds across approximately 2,030 sq ft of beautifully proportioned accommodation. Occupying the first floor of York Mansions, it retains the generous volumes and architectural character of its Edwardian origins while offering a practical layout for contemporary family life. Amongst the largest apartments in the building, York Mansions is also the only mansion block on Prince of Wales Drive to retain its original Edwardian birdcage lift. A wide entrance hall introduces the principal reception spaces, where high ceilings, intricate cornicing and broad bay windows create a wonderful sense of scale. The main reception room centres around a handsome fireplace, while double doors connect to a second reception room, allowing the spaces to be opened up for larger gatherings or closed off for quieter evenings. Beyond, a separate dining room sits conveniently beside the kitchen, making entertaining particularly easy. The kitchen is arranged around extensive cabinetry, granite work surfaces and generous preparation space, with quality appliances, excellent storage, views over Battersea Park and an adjoining utility room. A separate study provides flexibility as a home office, reading room or fourth bedroom. The principal bedroom benefits from a walk-in wardrobe and a spacious ensuite shower room with a double vanity, bidet, WC and walk-in shower. A second double bedroom also enjoys excellent proportions and features a beautiful period fireplace, while this room and the third bedroom are served by a well-appointed family bathroom. Throughout the apartment, large sash windows flood the interiors with natural light, enhancing the impressive ceiling heights and period detailing. Residents of York Mansions enjoy access to well-maintained communal gardens, while Battersea Park sits immediately opposite, providing 200 acres of landscaped gardens, lakes, sports facilities and riverside walks quite literally on the doorstep. Chelsea is reached within moments via Chelsea Bridge, while the fashionable restaurants, cafés and shops of Battersea Power Station and King's Road are both close by. Excellent transport connections include Battersea Park and Queenstown Road stations, together with the Northern line extension at Battersea Power Station.