What do the well-heeled really look for when house hunting? Postcode, for one; and then, it’s all about being surrounded by the best of the best. 60 Curzon, in the heart of London’s Mayfair, described at its inception as the first private residential building in Europe designed by legendary French architect Thierry Despont, is just that.
With exterior architecture by Lee Polisano of PLP Architecture, this highly anticipated project features 32 private residences ranging from spacious studios to five-bedroom duplex penthouses, all executed with the flair and precision one has come to expect from Despont. He is, of course, the mastermind behind some of the world’s most iconic landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, which he restored, and the Ritz in Paris—but he died unexpectedly just as the building was coming to its completion. Overnight, the first of its kind became the one and only.
Unsurprisingly, 60 Curzon has now become more than the sum of its elegant parts: a unique legacy offering residents an opportunity to own a slice of bespoke Despont-designed living. And now, this address is all set to be the new London home for A-listers from around the world. One-bedroom apartments start at $4.45 million, two-bedroom units are listed from $13.95 million, and the price tag on the penthouses is upon request.
Located within walking distance of both Green Park and Hyde Park, the building was formerly a red brick mansion block dating from the 1930s. For more than 70 years, the ground level was the home of Mirabelle restaurant which in its heyday was famous for its glitz and glamour, and frequented by celebrities, playwrights, and politicians.
