Designed in 1845 by George Basevi, the architect behind London’s Belgrave Square, Egerton Crescent is a stunning row of stucco-fronted houses set back from private manicured gardens. No.50 was once home to Danish Royalty and celebrates the grandeur and elegance of the period in which it was built, boasting a wealth of traditional features, six double bedrooms, a south-facing rear garden and separate terrace. This unique home is now on the market with joint agents Russell Simpson and John D Wood for £11.25m. No.50 Egerton Crescent, which sits on the easterly side of the crescent, has housed an eclectic group of characters since its inception over 170 years ago, including a draper, merchant, wine agent and solicitor, but perhaps most notably, members of the Danish Royal family. Princess Anne of Denmark, first cousin to Queen Elizabeth II, rented No.50 property during the 1958 London social season, where her 16-year-old daughter Lady Elizabeth Anson was introduced to high society through a series of debutante balls and charity galas. Lady Elizabeth went on to become one of London’s most notorious party planners and has been at the epi-centre of society for over 50 years. An indispensable figure, she has organised parties for the Clinton’s, Mick Jagger, and of course the Queen.
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