The Grade II-listed townhouse within the coronary heart of the capital’s historic Marylebone was as soon as house to Jane Austen’s brother, Henry. This heritage and the constructing’s story have been encapsulated in its Regency-style restoration, design and ambiance. Now it’s obtainable for unique rent or by room.
An immersive visible historical past
Homeowners Jane and Steven Collins (the identical workforce who had been behind the famend Temple Guiting Manor, Barns & Pantry within the coronary heart of the Cotswolds) have labored alongside the award-winning Russell Sage Studio, assisted by Feix&Merlin Architects. The constructing has been luxuriously restored as an unique place to remain; a considerate and glamorous re-imaging of the Austen period, taking inspiration from Henry and Eliza’s reported life on the home and as a part of wider London society. It’s broadly thought that Jane’s time visiting her brother in London carries nice literary worth, for it was by way of his assist that her work was revealed. As such, the rooms and public areas within the townhouse echo a richly woven previous, the place intriguing characters and tales have performed out. It’s an thrilling chapter within the life and historical past of the home, the place the previous meets the brand new.
A six-bedroom property minutes from Hyde Park
Discovered at No.24 Higher Berkeley Avenue, the constructing includes six elegant and elaborately designed bedrooms, every with its personal distinctive narrative. Every is like its personal novel, which the visitor can open up, change into immersed and soak within the story. Fastidiously chosen color palettes, wealthy materials and delightful furnishings create a luxurious backdrop, alongside imaginatively procured antiques and unique items from throughout the globe.
“It was my nice pleasure to focus our design expertise on restoring the magnificent Henry’s Townhouse. I labored alongside homeowners Steven and Jane in choosing and complimenting from their private vintage assortment, to create areas which had been evocative of the members of Jane Austin’s household and circle of pals. While not being a museum to the historical past of the constructing, the items chosen create a historic atmosphere which mixes to deliver nice consolation and humour to a keep at Henry’s Townhouse.” Says Russell Sage, Principal Director of Russell Sage Studio.
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Its widespread areas are on the bottom and decrease ground and embody a bespoke Pantry Kitchen the place friends can take breakfast, and prepare personal eating or events across the sociable sharing desk. And, for enterprise travellers, the house might be swiftly reworked into a totally geared up assembly room and workspace. Drinks might be taken within the small, but lavish, carriage-like cocktail ‘cosy’ and on the alfresco terrace. Henry’s additionally accommodates a examine/seventh bed room and Jane Austen’s Studying Room. Collectively, these areas present a singular and magical setting for a non-public celebration with household and pals or a company keep.
Luxurious, privateness and a central location
Ranging from £4,950 per night time, Henry’s Townhouse is accessible for unique use, catering for as much as 14 friends. This features a full breakfast, an adequately stocked mini bar with ‘Better of British’ merchandise, night aperitifs and tea and treats each afternoon. Every bed room additionally has mod cons comparable to Dyson hairdryers and L:A Bruket Swedish, natural rest room merchandise. However it’s not reserved only for teams; particular person charges are supplied “By Room”, making it a fascinating base on your metropolis break with kids, or a very romantic couple’s bolthole (Austen was, in any case, the queen of romantic fiction).
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“We’ve been thrilled to see our undertaking and years of exhausting work lastly come to life as a good looking and fascinating small resort. Henry’s Townhouse has a way of event and is refined, but enjoyable, interesting to these searching for a stunning base to remain within the coronary heart of the West Finish, in addition to these wanting to rent the home completely for household and pals for a special day,” says Steven Collins, Proprietor of Henry’s.
Contact Particulars
Web site: henrystownhouse.co.uk
Handle: 24 Higher Berkeley St, London W1H 7QH
