Ballerina Margot Fonteyn’s Former London Mansion Hits the Market for $86 Million

One of the grandest homes to hit the London market this year, the residence spans 16,000 square feet and is spread across six floors. There are six sumptuous bedrooms, three family/living rooms, a movie theater/club room, a 49-foot indoor pool, health spa, gym, garden gallery, walled garden, an outside dining terrace, and a rooftop with a kitchen and bar and views of the V&A Museum.

The main reception room connects to the garden gallery and can be opened to create an entertaining area for up to 100 guests. The chic Smallbone-designed kitchen is nearby and features a marble island, state-of-the-art appliances, a dining table for up to 12, and custom millwork. The second floor is designated exclusively for the primary suite and has two separate bedrooms, dual closets, dual bathrooms clad in rare marble, and a bay window with a Juliet balcony. The entire home is awash in natural light thanks to the oversized windows and feels bright and airy from the soaring ceilings and a neutral color palette with glossy accents and striking light fixtures.

The home is designed for elegant entertaining. There’s a chic club room that looks like a private members’ club and has a large movie screen and seating area, cocktail bar, and wine cellar. To relax, take to the spa level, which features a 49-foot indoor swimming pool crafted from travertine marble, a soothing waterfall feature, glass-walled sauna, marble-clad steam room, massage bed, hair salon, and changing rooms with a walk-in shower. The additional bedrooms are filtered throughout the additional levels, including a penthouse suite on the top floor, which can be used as either a bedroom or studio. The rooftop’s barbecue and al fresco dining makes it the ideal spot to host gatherings. Finally, there’s a staff apartment, staff entrances and staircases, and a second prep kitchen.

The Fonteyn House is listed for $85.5 million (or £65 million). See more photos below.