Elite Traveler Fall 2023

EXPLORE PROPERTY

WESTMINSTER, LONDON The Astor, 9 Millbank

A ‘mega penthouse’ that is positively bursting with character, The Astor can be found on the eighth fl oor of the Grade II-listed 9 Millbank in London’s Westminster neighborhood. Comprising fi ve ‘Heritage Collection’ apartments, each one has been named after a prominent person. The Astor is named for Nancy Astor, the US-born socialite-turned-politician who became the fi rst female MP to gain a seat in the House of Commons. Designed by Goddard Littlefair, The Astor captures Lady Astor’s high-society style. Spanning 9,700 sq ft with a 1,184-sq-ft roof terrace with captivating views of Westminster Abbey and the River Thames, the three-bedroom duplex has an eat-in kitchen, separate service kitchen, cinema room, vintage-style library, home bar and game room, and a separate two-bedroom guest annex. The pièce de résistance, however, is the ballroom-style former dining hall that has been been transformed into a remarkable 20-ft-high reception room with meticulously restored carved architraves, gilded domes, decorative 1920s cornicing and hand-cut oak paneling, and Herringbone parquet fl ooring. Residents will have access to 9 Millbank’s top-notch amenities including a gym, swimming pool with spa and treatment room, cinema screening room, meeting rooms, secure dual allocated underground parking with valet service, and 24-hour concierge. $45m. Contact +44 203 740 1750, 9millbank.co.uk

Photos Simon John Owen