1–5 and 6 Sydney Place

1-5 and 6 Sydney Place is a row of five connected townhouses with four stories located at the corner of Sydney Place and Fulham Road in South Kensington. Each facade features tall sash windows with pale stonework and decorative details typical of early 19th-century building design.

George Basevi designed the structure in the early 1800s and Charles James Freake built it from 1844 to 1845 as part of area expansion. Construction followed a new standard for wealthy residential neighborhoods that shaped how South Kensington would look for generations to come.

The houses show how wealthy Victorian families lived, with details like tall windows and decorative stonework that reflect the tastes of that era. Walking past, you can see the care taken in every architectural choice that made these homes status symbols.

The buildings are protected heritage properties and are not open to the public for interior viewing. Visitors can admire the exterior architecture from the street, paying special attention to the facade details and entrance areas.

Number 1 was converted into a bank branch and operated as such until 2017, quite different from its original use as a home. This shift shows how historic buildings adapt over time to serve their neighborhoods in new ways.

Location: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

GPS coordinates: 51.49212,-0.17239

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:24