Detached house to rent in Avenue Road, London NW8

This imposing, detached family home is set behind private gates and unfolds over 12,000 square feet and also boasts 8000 square feet of outdoor space. Period features have been honoured while simultaneously being renovated to ensure all the comforts of modern living. High ceilings, wooden floors, intricate cornicing and large windows all add to a sense of grandeur in this impeccably finished home.

The impressive nature of the property is apparent upon entry as you enter into a grand entrance hall which has impressive views of the verdant garden and is cladded in Crema Luna stone and features a sweeping staircase. The kitchen, which has top of the range appliances and a discreet dumb waiter which leads to the additional chef's kitchen. Both the formal and professional kitchens were fully fitted by Mark Wilkinson Furniture, with Wolf and Miele appliances and a beautiful Officine Gullo range in the family kitchen. Located on the ground floor there is also a formal dining room for twelve set in a conservatory with a fireplace overlooking the garden, a reception room which contains five large double French arched doors onto the garden, a formal reception room with four double fireplaces, a family room and a cigar and drinks room.

Two principal suite bedrooms, each with dressing rooms and ensuite bathrooms, and a tented study are situated on the first floor and all overlook the garden.

Soaring ceiling heights of 4 metres are found across the lower ground floor which has three large en-suite guest suites, each of which have dressing rooms and their own dedicated courtyard. An impressive club room with vaulted brass ceilings, a fully equipped bar, dining for 30 and a dance floor is the perfect space to host. An indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi and a spa are also located on this floor. Further amenities can be found in the basement which include a fully equipped Technogym, a treatment room, a clothes storage room and the professional kitchen.

The thoughtfully designed gardens both south and west facing includes a formal lawn space, a wooden pergola with a stone dining table that seats 18, a marble bar with integrated appliances, an external sound system, a pizza oven, an outdoor swimming pool and outdoor heat lanterns.

Other highlights include the highest specification of AV systems, gated parking for four cars plus underground parking for two via a car lift, a temperature controlled wine cellar with space for 3000 bottles, air conditioning and underfloor heating, and impressive home security systems all of which can be controlled by i-Pads.

Located on an enviable position on Avenue Road, this area is favoured by ultra-high-net worth individuals thanks to its privacy, security and peaceful surroundings, while simultaneously being located within walking distance of Regent’s Park, and St John's Wood High Street with a selection of fantastic shops and restaurants.