Nell Gwynn House, Art Deco residential building in Chelsea, London
The W-shaped Nell Gwynn House stretches ten stories high on Sloane Avenue, featuring 431 apartments with geometric patterns across its facade.
Architect G. Kay Green designed this residential complex in 1937, incorporating Egyptian, Aztec, and Mayan elements into its architectural composition.
British Intelligence Officer Vera Atkins and musician Alan Merrill, who wrote 'I Love Rock 'n' Roll', maintained residences in this Chelsea landmark.
The building maintains a 24-hour concierge service and provides direct access to restaurants, museums, and shopping areas in central London.
A statue above the entrance depicts actress Eleanor Gwynn with a Cavalier King Charles spaniel, representing the only royal mistress statue in London.
Location: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Inception: 1937
Architects: G. Kay Green
Architectural style: Art Deco
GPS coordinates: 51.49220,-0.16500
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:27
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