London property of the week: Historic Mayfair property
This elegant Mayfair property boasts a spectacular high-ceilinged ballroom and was once the home of US President John Adams

This sophisticated and elegant apartment in the heart of Mayfair has been comprehensively refurbished to the highest standard. All the fixtures and fittings are custom-made and state-of-the-art. The apartment forms part of 9 Grosvenor Square, the former home of John Adams, the first US Ambassador to London and the second president of the United States.
The centrepiece of the property is a spectacular ballroom with high ceilings and grand proportions; the spacious master bedroom suite is situated on the ground floor and opens onto a secluded terrace while guest suites are located on the second floor.
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The accommodation comprises: ballroom, kitchen/breakfast room, guest cloakroom, master bedroom suite with dressing room and two further guest suites and the property also comes with an outdoor terraced garden on the ground floor.
Grosvenor Square is an historic part of Mayfair in central London - and until recently the location of the American Embassy.
The guide price is £8,500,000. For further information please contact Wetherell on 0207 529 5566 or visit www.wetherell.co.uk.
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