Private House, St John’s Wood, NW8 (4) This Grade II listed detached residential property that dates from 1832 was in a very poor, dilapidated state. Approval to demolish part of the existing listed structure and to construct two-storey side extensions either side of the retained structure, a frameless glass extension to the rear and a basement below the garden. The interior of the retained house was sensitively adapted and altered retaining original features of historical significance. A mews house, linked to the rear garden, also forms part of the scheme and provides staff quarters plus an integral garage to give the development a total floor area of 11,500 sq ft. The accommodation in the main house comprises 6 bedrooms, passenger lift, media room, swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room and games room. The interior combines the integration of the existing historic features with more contemporary elements and was designed in collaboration with Anna Owens Designs who also furnished the house.