Matthew Steeples selects five of the best ground and first floor maisonettes currently for sale in Central London

Ground and basement maisonettes are ten-a-penny in London but ground and first floor apartments of this type are much rarer beasts. Plainly more sought after due to the fact they are lighter and have higher ceilings than their partially subterranean siblings, buyers will find themselves paying a premium for such apartments. Here we choose five of the best currently on offer:

Cresswell Gardens, South Kensington, SW5 — £3.4 million

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Five of the Best: Super-prime London apartments

‘The Steeple Times’ chooses five of the best super-prime apartments currently on offer in Central London Luxury apartments in London are ten a penny but few provide the truly spectacular space and facilities offered by the five that follow. Those on a budget need not apply.

Ground and first floor maisonettesFor sale through garden square specialists Kaye & Carey and backing directly onto private communal gardens, this 1,311 square foot apartment has three double bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is described as being a very good alternative to a typical Chelsea cottage at the same price.

Hill Street, Mayfair, W1 — £16.95 million

Ground and first floor maisonettesIdeal for a bachelor who likes to entertain and having such features as a cigar room that links a sitting room and dining room, this share of freehold apartment benefits from a 24-hour concierge and off-street parking. It also has an impressive first floor drawing room, three bedrooms and three bathrooms and is for sale through Beauchamp Estates.

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Lennox Gardens, Knightsbridge, SW1X — £15.95 million

Ground and first floor maisonettesAlmost like a low-built house in terms of the space on offer, the Knightsbridge office of Savills offers this 5,153 square foot apartment in one of London’s most sought after garden squares. It is cited as being ideal for entertaining on a grand scale” and has six bedrooms, six bathrooms, two terraces and a sauna.

Chesham Street, Belgravia, SW1 — £6.95 million

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Ground and first floor maisonettesReduced in price from £7.75 million and periodically on and off the market for a number of years, this five bedroom, 3,117 square foot apartment has a single garage and a private garden. Selling agents Henry & James describe it as being an ideal family property.

Redcliffe Road, Chelsea, SW10 — £2.15 million

Ground and first floor maisonettesDescribed as being wrapped around a central patio garden and on the market through Savills, this three bedroom, two bathroom flat is decorated in a contemporary style. It has two reception rooms and is located just north of the Fulham Road and just south of The Boltons.

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