Ref: WEL. Wellington Court, SW1.

Wonderful apartment in wonderful Hyde Park location - sleeps 4.  Map   Floor Plan

It doesn't get much better than this - a fine apartment in the heart of Knightsbridge, Hyde Park literally on your doorstep , opposite Harvey Nichols - Princess Diana's favourite fashion store and 2 minutes walk from Harrods. Luxury hotels and excellent restaurants are all around - you're in the middle of one of the smartest parts of town.

This duplex apartment is on the first and second floor (good lift to the first floor) of a portered mansion block and sleeps 4 in two double bedrooms. There are two bathrooms - one of which is en-suite. The Italian owner is an artist and the flat is presented in classical style combined with considerable artistic flair. Original paintings hang on the walls; there is wooden flooring throughout.

Your nearest tube, 2 minutes walk, is Knightsbridge (Piccadilly line).

The drawing room (17ft9 x 13ft6, 5.4m x 4.1m) has 2 sofas, 3 armchairs, a large Ottoman, TV (with Sky news channels)+VCR, side tables with lamps, a collection of "coffee table" art books and a stereo system with an eclectic collection of CDs.

Fold-open doors lead through to the elegant dining room (16ft9 x 12ft9, 5.1m x 3.9m) with dining table that seats 8.

This in turn leads through to the smart modern kitchen - granite work top, wooden floor - with all the expected appliances including dishwasher and washing/dryer.

The second bathroom is also on this floor, off the entrance corridor, with shower, basin and loo.

Upstairs the master bedroom (11ft x 10ft, 3.5m x 3m) has a 6ft wide bed, good storage space in built-in cupboards and an en-suite bathroom - bath + hand shower, basin and loo.

The second bedroom ( 10ft x 8ft6, 3m x 2.6m) also has a 6ft wide bed.

It's no accident that Knightsbridge is one of the most fashionable locations, it boasts some of the best shops and restaurants in London. Less than 5 minutes walk away is Beauchamp (pronounced Beecham) Place with its fine collection of fashion shops and at least 6 restaurants. The Hyde Park, Sheraton Tower and Berkley hotels, all with renowned restaurants, are within a 10 minute walk. And Hyde Park is just 20 yards from your front door!

This is a No Smoking property.