Park House

Park House, a grand detached mansion in London’s South Kensington, stands proudly on Onslow Square. This elegant house was once home to the renowned interior designer, Mark Birley. It was a place of artistic inspiration and social gatherings, frequented by London’s elite. The house, originally two separate lodges called Pelham Cottage and Park Cottage, was merged in the 1980s. The house was also the home of Annabel Goldsmith, Mark Birley’s wife, who wrote a memoir titled, “No Invitation Required: The Pelham Cottage Years” about life in this enchanting home. Goldsmith described her first visit to the house, an “oasis” just a short walk from South Kensington tube station, creating a “catch of pure excitement” in her throat. The house was bought in 2017 by businessman Richard Caring for a reported £40 million, a bargain compared to the initial asking price of £105 million. Caring’s plans for the house include demolishing it and replacing it with a new six-bedroom, two-storey house with a double-level basement – a real estate jewel amidst the bustle of London. Park House, a captivating story of history, architecture, and luxury, continues to fascinate the neighborhood and the world.