The handsome mid-18th-century property in the heart of Hampstead, where Charles de Gaulle lived between 1942 and 1944 — about the time he led the Free France government-in-exile — has come to the market for the first time in more than 50 years.
It launches onto the market via Knight Frank at a guide price of £15 million.
The French general could little have imagined that, after his tenure, the building would go on to become a finishing school and home to the Sisters of St Dorothy.
Much renovated, Frognal House — with its cast-iron balconies, sash windows, wood panelling and marble fireplaces — has been used to house international students most recently and its 13,147sq ft could easily be developed into units or transformed back into a family home.
It is offered as a freehold interest with vacant possession with a bid deadline of 12 noon, October 14.
Frognal House is currently on the market via Knight Frank at a guide price of £15 million — see more pictures, or enquire with the agent for further details.
Hampstead: What you need to know
Location: A quiet and leafy lane in-between Hampstead and the Finchley Road, in the London borough of Camden and the Hampstead Conservation Area 6 miles north of Central London and just 0.2 miles from Hampstead high street.
Atmosphere: Hampstead is one of London's leafy and most highly sought-after neighbourhoods with a sprawling high street full of independent cafes, bars and excellent restaurants, plus boutique shops and galleries.
Things to do: Explore the beautiful Hampstead Health which feels like truly getting away from the fast-paced city life and taking a deep breath in nature. Perfect for dog walks, running and sunny days laying by one of the swimming ponds.
Schools: There are (rather unsurprisingly) a selection of excellent schools in and around Hampstead including St Mary's School Hampstead, Hampstead Hill School, The Hall School and Fitzjohn's Primary School.
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