Nell Gwynn House, Art Deco residential building in Chelsea, London
Nell Gwynn House is a 10-story residential building located on Sloane Avenue in Chelsea with a distinctive W-shaped footprint and around 430 apartments. The facade displays geometric patterns characteristic of Art Deco design, creating the building's visual signature on the street.
Architect G. Kay Green designed this residential complex in 1937, incorporating Egyptian, Aztec, and Mayan-inspired elements into its architectural approach. This blend of stylistic influences made the building a notable example of Art Deco diversity in London during that era.
The building takes its name from the 17th-century actress Eleanor Gwynn and carries her story within its identity. This connection between a historical figure and the modern structure gives the place a layer of storytelling that residents and visitors notice through the statue at the entrance.
The building offers 24-hour concierge service and sits in a central location with direct access to restaurants, museums, and shopping areas. Visitors can easily explore the neighborhood on foot and enjoy quick connections to many popular destinations across central London from here.
A statue above the entrance depicts actress Eleanor Gwynn with a King Charles spaniel, making it the only statue of a royal mistress in London. This unusual monument commemorates a woman whose history is rarely preserved in the city's architecture in such a direct way.
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