Meard Street II

This glorious apartment set just off Dean Street in Soho lies on the top two floors of an early Georgian Grade II*-listed townhouse, with its incredible 18th-century proportions. The apartment is wonderfully bright and airy, with double height ceilings above the kitchen, and a mezzanine which currently is home to a fantastic studio/library. From here steps lead to a private roof terrace, one of the few in Soho, with truly exceptional 360 degree views over London and its skyline. Found in a Conservation Area, on a quiet, partly pedestrianised road in the heart of Soho, Meard Street is a short walk from Piccadilly, Mayfair and Covent Garden, right in the heart of the West End.

Setting the Scene

Meard Street takes its name from John Meard, a master carpenter who worked alongside Sir Christopher Wren. The street was developed in two stages, in the 1730s and 1740s; the apartment sits in the later, eastern part of the road, in one of the larger, south-facing townhouses. Finished in stock London brick, the house is part-stuccoed with a later 19th-century shopfront on the ground floor.

Soho is an amalgamation of Georgian, Victorian and 20th-century developments. Much of the area suffered bomb damage during WWII; however, Meard Street retains its early Georgian architecture and remains largely untouched. Given a Grade II* listing in 1958 for its architectural integrity, the street is a rare survivor of its original period. For more information, see the History section.