By Andrew Batt:
The London house where Bob Geldof and Midge Ure wrote the iconic Band-Aid record Do They Know It’s Christmas is on the market.
Zachary House on the banks of the River Thames was owned by Midge Ure during the 1980s, and he co-wrote the charity chart-topper in the ground floor studio.
The magnificent Grade 2 listed house, combining Georgian elegance with dramatic light-filled lateral space, is now owned by publisher Alan Smith, and it was he who turned Zachary House into the spectacular property it is today, linking the various different elements of the property to create over 8,500 sqft of inspirational and flexible accommodation.
The original Georgian part of the house dates back to 1790 and delivers classical proportions and elegant living space, with views overlooking what is arguably one of London’s most beautiful Thames vistas.
The Georgian grace is juxtaposed with the opposite wing, a contemporary conversion of the original garages that provides studio space on a grand scale. These two distinct parts of the property are linked by the impressive double height conservatory, which in turn connects the house seamlessly with the magical garden with its own array of separate al fresco ‘rooms’.
In addition to the six bedroom and extensive living accommodation, there is a recording studio, a cinema, a library, an art studio/gallery, and a wonderfully exclusive top floor sitting room with a full width terrace overlooking the river. The property’s design adaptability is its strength – it really can be whatever the new owners want it to be. All the infrastructure and technology is in place, including around the house sound system, extensive air conditioning, and sound proof cabled studio space.
The freehold property is being marketed for £6.25 million.
Andrew Batt, International Group Editor of PropertyGuru, wrote this story. To contact him about this or other stories email andrew@allproperty.com.sg
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