A meticulously curated Louis XV French heritage apartment in the heart of South Kensington, featuring over 200-year-old walnut panelling salvaged from the historic Telemark/Chiltern Court building, opulent canopies from French châteaux, Versailles-style parquet flooring, a Roman Temple-of-Venus inspired bathroom, and a museum-grade collection of European antiques and sculptures. A richly atmospheric, intimate period location ideal for fashion, editorial, film, tasteful glamour, and creative storytelling. FULL DESCRIPTION Step into a curated heritage apartment, blending the grandeur of 18th-century Louis XV France with the intimacy of a private South Kensington residence. Every room has been shaped with historical intention, combining rare architectural salvage, château upholstery, hand-carved woodwork, and museum-quality antiques to create a deeply cinematic environment. A Heritage Provenance The walnut panelling originates from the former Telemark building (Chiltern Court), once the headquarters of the Anglo-Norwegian Alliance during WWII. Repurposed and re-imagined into doors, transoms, columns, and architectural elements, it anchors the apartment in authentic British and European history. The muraled ceilings, canopy drapery, and French antiques create a visual narrative that bridges earth and heaven — an intentional, layered homage to the French tradition of architectural storytelling. THE ROOMS Sitting Room (Walnut Room) A richly panelled space featuring: 200-year-old French walnut panelling Solid carved oak monumental columns salvaged from an English country house Versailles-pattern parquet walnut flooring A cast-iron fireplace with period detailing Antique French mirror Busts of Apollo, Achilles, and Lucius Verus Gilded accents and sculptural vignettes Integrated, concealed modern controls via Google/Alexa for lighting, music, and smart plugs A room designed for cinematic portraiture, editorial fashion, interviews, and high-end lifestyle content. Bedroom Suite A deeply atmospheric chamber centred around an original Louis XV château canopy, fully restored and suspended to create a sacred, dreamlike ambience. The suite is framed by: •Antique French oak windows dressed with a gilded Roman chariot crest bearing four rampant horses •A monumental 19th-century French mirror above the windows, adding height and grandeur •Gilded columns flanking the window recess •A Poseidon mural blind that introduces a soft mythological undercurrent The room features an exceptional series of heritage elements: •Two monumental column-cabinets, each topped with cherubs and antique candelabras •Twin French trumeaux positioned symmetrically on either side of the window •An 18th-century bureau plat desk with marble inkwell, featuring a sculpture of Menelaus, complete with a working fountain pen •Bronze cherubs adorning the canopy and architectural alcoves, enhancing the room’s celestial feel •A hand-carved walnut bed, complemented by Grecian wall panels and a classical chandelier •A serene ceiling mural of Diana and cherubs, evoking Renaissance optical-fresco techniques This richly layered suite excels for boudoir, editorial fashion, perfume and jewellery campaigns, and narrative film scenes seeking intimate European grandeur. Bathroom — The Temple of Venus One of the apartment’s most striking, cinematic spaces — curated to evoke a Temple of Venus, blending sensuality, mythology, and classical drama. Key features include: •Mural walls depicting Venus and mythological tableaux •Large French gilded mirrors, enhancing light and creating depth •A fixed freestanding bath positioned as the sculptural centrepiece (non-movable) •A curated ensemble of classical sculptures: •2 large Sculptures of bathing Venus •Day & Night (after Michelangelo) •God Mercury standing •Additional mythological figures and bronze elements An exceptional, high-glamour environment ideal for beauty campaigns, fragrance shoots, luxury editorial, and fine-art photography. Lobby & Entrance Hall The entrance sequence establishes the apartment’s heritage identity immediately. Designed in a bibliothèque style, it combines classical architecture with curated theatricality: •Wall panels styled as antique book spines, creating an intimate library effect •A dramatic “Room of Giants” ceiling mural, adding height and mythic scale •A Palladian portico supported by two Corinthian columns, leading into a perfectly symmetrical antechamber •At its centre, a large carved alcove housing a bronze male torso, dramatically lit The front door is a heritage piece in its own right: •Fitted with an authentic neoclassical French lock •Crowned by a carved oak fanlight featuring two nymphs bearing an antique French globe clock •Surmounted by a bronze of Helios and a nymph supporting a large sunburst clock Additional ornamentation includes: a French cartel clock with gilt cartouches and classical bronze detailing This lobby provides a majestic introduction for film crews, fashion teams, and editorial photography, offering rich detail for transitional shots, interview setups, or character-driven scenes. Exterior Project (Forthcoming) Soon: installation of a large bronze statue outside the bedroom window to create a Juliet-balcony effect, inspired by the sculpture in the dining room of The Ritz — adding monumental presence to the bedroom window shot. SUITABLE FOR Editorial fashion & lookbooks High-end glamour / tasteful boudoir Music videos Film scenes (period or avant-garde) Interviews & talking heads Beauty & fragrance campaigns Creative content production Luxury product campaigns Historical or mythological storytelling FEATURED IN Outrageous Homes (Channel 4) Secrets of the Royal Palaces Made in Chelsea sequences Fashion campaigns (Cartier, Dior, and others) Music videos (K CAMP, Pete & Bas) Films: Sweet Brother, Crown Numerous editorial, glamour, and portrait productions EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR HIRE (50£) 2× Godox SL100Bi continuous lights 1× Softbox 2× Light stands 1× RGB portable light 4× Aputure mini RGB lights 2× JBL Extreme speakers BenQ projector iPad for playback iFootage Slider Nano Shark 2 compatible with DJI RS4 Pro gimbal