The Musician’s Penthouse SOUND AND SPACE ARE INSTRUMENTAL IN THE COMPOSITION OF THIS BOLD, GRAND RESIDENCE FEATURING A BABY GRAND PIANO.
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The musician’s Penthouse
Total size 2,475 sq ft /230 sq m over two levels, double-height lounge, internal lift, master bedroom, bathroom, walk-in wardrobe, terrace and balcony.
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rom the classic Steinway Model O piano to the credenza cocktail cabinet, every aspect of this penthouse suite has been carefully orchestrated to create a harmonious living and entertaining venue.
Perhaps the spirit of Mantovani, resident conductor when this building was the famed Hôtel Métropole in the ‘20s, lives on. Certainly, the musical influences in this inspirational penthouse are real. A state-of-the-art record deck is on hand, the artwork has a musical slant and decorative features echo the swirls of crochets and quavers. Not that guests need musical talent to appreciate this grand residential space. On the contrary, any international traveller accustomed to fine living will feel at home here. Spread over two floors linked by a staircase and private internal lift, the penthouse has a select, sumptuous aura. Two vintage-style chandeliers hang in the double-height lounge and the staircase is illuminated by wall-lights crafted from iridescent glass spheres. Upstairs, a two-metre-wide bed with handcrafted cream leather headboard is covered by a luxurious blue silk throw. As for the magnificent outside space... with dining area, gas fire and a mixture of city/riverscape views, it rivals the interior for sheer spectacle.
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The musician’s Penthouse ROOM BY ROOM
Lower Floor
Upper Floor
Entry Lobby
Ante-Lobby
With dark painted panelled walls.
With access to the bathroom.
INTERNAL Lift
Walk-In Wardrobe
Staircase
Bedroom
The sweeping staircase is illuminated with wall lights made from iridescent glass balls within a metal framework and by a bespoke chandelier featuring glass raindrops spiralling from ceiling to floor.
With dark timber bedside tables to both sides, the 2m-wide bed faces a minibar and TV shelving unit. The cream leather upholstered headboard has been softened by a subtle curve, which is further accentuated by brass stud detail. This stud detailing is continued on a mohair reading chair. The chaise at the foot of the bed, facing the TV, has an armchair to one side and lighting. There is direct access to the internal balcony over the lounge below and to a small Juliette balcony with seating overlooking the internal courtyard. A separate lobby leads from the bedroom to an intricately detailed dressing room.
CONNECTING DOOR
To additional room behind curtains if required. LOUNGE
The dark painted lounge is furnished with a sofa and coffee table, a cocktail cabinet and an armchair with table and floor-standing lights. Two large vintage style glass chandeliers hang in the double-height lounge. The credenza cocktail cabinet contains a wine refrigerator, minibar and an assortment of cocktail items and glasses. Made from Makassar solid wood with leather external cladding to provide softness to the space and aid the acoustics, it has leather lining to drawers, mirrored pullout trays and a fold-down cocktail make-up area. The focal chimney breast with a working gas fire in a Crema Perla limestone fireplace features a large mirror hiding a discreetly integrated TV. Dominating the room, a rebuilt and refurbished Steinway Model O piano stands adjacent to a table and chairs. An entertainment system, with turntable and records, is also available for guest use.
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Bathroom
The bathroom of Grigio Perla marble has a separate WC and bidet, separate shower, separate built-in Apaiser bath and a double Calacatta marble vanity unit. There is a built-in TV at the foot of the bath. Roof Terrace
The large terrace has a feature fireplace, hedge planting and a dining table with seating.Â
TOTAL PENTHOUSE SIZE: 2,475 SQ FT / 230 SQ M
STEINWAY MODEL O PIANO
LOUNGE
CONNECTING BEDROOM
INTERNAL LIFT
ENTRANCE
LOWER FLOOR
DOUBLE HEIGHT SPACE ABOVE LOUNGE
CLOAKROOM INTERNAL LIFT
TERRACE
BEDROOM
BATHROOM
BALCONY
UPPER FLOOR