London's first ever penthouse designed by Versace is up for sale
A five bedroom duplex penthouse, with interiors designed by Versace Home is up for grabs. What's more, it's one of a kind. Located between Battersea and Vauxhall, this is the only residential development in London to have been fully designed by the luxury brand.
The penthouse, which sits on the 50th floor of DAMAC Tower Nine Elms is listed by London-based estate agents Chestertons. Its listing says that Donatella's 'unique signature is everywhere, from the mosaic walls of the spa influenced by the icon of Versace, to the intricate Greek Key inlay on the bedroom door'.
It's certainly an acquired taste. But when you've got your own swimming pool, state-of-the-art gym, a cinema room and a 180 degree views over London's skyline, you can't really complain. There's also two multicoloured kid's play rooms (both with fitted slides), two car lifts and 24-hour concierge service. And you'll get to enjoy the building's communal gardens and the private residents' lounge, spa and steam room.
All that could be yours for a modest £10.7 million! Take a closer look at the penthouse below.
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- The Sun
I'm 27 with £120k in savings – but I don't work 9-5 and I'll even retire at 40… anyone can do it
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The Guardian
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- The Guardian
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I spoon this over the cabbage and finish it off with whatever chilli oil or chilli sauce happens to be around, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs (only if I have them).Yotam Ottolenghi, chef, restaurateur and food writer Barbecued prawns with harissa mayo make a perfect barbecue starter: place 1kg of raw shell-on tiger prawns in a bowl with two teaspoons of crushed cumin seeds, two tablespoons each of rose harissa paste and olive oil and the zest of two limes. Leave for 30 minutes. Make a sauce with 150g mayonnaise, two teaspoons of rose harissa paste, the juice of a lime and one tablespoon of chopped dill. Barbecue the marinated prawns for 2-3 minutes each side over the hottest part of the grill, until cooked through and lightly charred. Serve with the mayo and lime Kerridge, chef, restaurateur and author of The BBQ Book. His newest pub is The Chalk in London In Italy, when we have a barbecue everyone brings something. My favourite at the moment is spring onions wrapped in streaky bacon. I wrap 20-30 individual spring onions in streaky bacon, chill and then transfer them straight on to the grill. The stems are perfectly salted due to the bacon and are delicious with a homemade spicy Locatelli, Michelin-starred chef, who has a new restaurant at London's National Gallery I would never arrive at a barbecue without ají (chilli) sauce: I always have a Kilner jar of it in the fridge. I make it with six large ripe vine tomatoes and 10 red chilies, blackened over the barbecue or in a hot dry pan, then mashed or blitzed with the juice of a lime and plenty of salt. I would also bring a spice mix from Field Blends: they do a delicious maple chilli salt, perfect for sprinkling over meats and salads and they come in handy little tins, so easy to pop in your Ortiz, chef/co-founder of Fire Made in Somerset I love taking an Aperol spritz station to a barbecue. 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4 hours ago
- Daily Mail
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