Located in Wilds Rents, just moments from London Bridge, is the truly exquisite Wild House: a recently completed five-storey freehold home with a pair of Alno kitchens designed by TV chef, Maria Elia. With extraordinary style flourishes, inspired by boutique hotels from around the world, standout features include a tailor-made cinema room, hair and beauty salon, a sculptural poured concrete and glass staircase, custom Japanese steel soaking bath, and faux snakeskin printed bathroom sinks, all conceptualised by Danish film production designer Nanna Friborg.

Sitting on the site of a former public house in a peaceful, quiet cul-de-sac off historic Bermondsey Street – but with Maltby Street Market and Borough Market also on the doorstep – the superb, three-bed four-bathroom home provides 5,197 square feet of unique living space.

The outside presents a handsome and imposing façade with its multi-tiered black and London stock brick frontage, and as you enter the property, you are immediately greeted by the high-ceilinged, light-filled living and entertaining spaces that unfold from the ground floor with drama. The beating heart of the home is the vast open-plan kitchen, dining and living room, which is anchored by the staircase which is a work of art on its own.

The first signature kitchen is paired-back and minimalist, designed in a tranquil pale grey tone. Conceived by classically trained chef Maria Elia, who was raised in London within her family’s Greek Cypriot restaurant, her CV counts positions at the likes of Ferran Adrià’s legendary El Bulli as well as range of other top restaurants and multiple luxury yachts. An acclaimed, award-winning food writer, Elia has appeared on a host of popular TV shows including Ready Steady Cook, Great Food Live and Market Kitchen.

A sociable central island seating four, top-of-the-range Miele and Liebherr appliances, a Quooker tap, Barazza gas hob and integrated Nespresso machine ensure the kitchen is functional as well as stylish. Blending seamlessly with the outside, the space opens out onto an intimate and inviting courtyard area, complete with an outdoor fireplace and gas barbeque.

Thoughtfully zoned to create intimate hubs within the open plan space, pale wooden floorboards contrast theatrically with the banquette style dining area, featuring built-in teal leather seating and bold, graphic wallpaper. Meanwhile, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, a smart gas fireplace and a rich deep blue colour palette create a sense of both atmosphere and cosyness within the living area.

Dedicated entirely to the principal bedroom suite, the first floor pays homage to its standout sculptural elements. The vast bedroom boasts a unique Japanese steel soaking tub at the foot of the bed, with views to the fireplace, while a separate, walk-through dressing room and a mosaic-lined ensuite bathroom with private steam room, provides an indulgent, spa-like experience, every single day. The second floor features the two further double bedrooms. Decorated in a neutral ‘greige’ colour palette, both make the most of the generous space with extensive fitted wardrobes and attractive ensuite shower rooms.

Tech-smart as well as stylish, integrated Bowers & Wilkins ceiling speakers are fitted throughout the apartment, along with oversized Graefe wood-veneer doors, with durable composite decking on the two large private roof terraces.

The top floor is commanded by the second kitchen, dining, and living area, also designed by Elia. Filled with natural light, it is further illuminated by the immaculate white cabinetry, multiple ovens and integrated appliances, all in line with a high specification chef’s kitchen. Ideal for catering for large parties, the dining and living spaces on either side provide a seamless space for guests to ebb and flow, while banks of glazing open onto a pair of huge roof terraces.

At the lower ground level, a spacious gym and wellness area that incorporates two steam showers, offers a great all-in-one space for those with health and fitness on the mind. A soundproofed cinema/music studio has also been installed to a bespoke specification by Munro Acoustics, whose designs feature at Pinewood Studios. There is also a hair/beauty salon for private home treatments and a separate laundry room.

Tom Johnston, director of Dexters London Bridge, says: “In a wonderfully tranquil location just off Bermondsey Street, in one of London’s most creative, vibrant neighbourhoods, Wild House is a recently completed five storey home that blends the best of bespoke contemporary style with true comfort and practicality.”

Listed for £5.8m, visit dexters.co.uk

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