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    Ballerina Margot Fonteyn’s former London mansion — where she entertained Yves Saint Laurent — asks $85.81M

    By Hannah Frishberg,

    2024-09-03

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    A palatial home that once belonged to the legendary late prima ballerina Dame Margot Fonteyn is looking for its next steward.

    The newly listed, nearly 16,000-square-foot property is located in the Knightsbridge district of London — and asks a mighty $85.81 million.

    Originally built in 1928, Fonteyn — who passed away in 1991 — moved into the six-bedroom property, the official residence of the Ambassador of Panama, after her diplomat husband Dr. Roberto Emilio Arias was appointed to the role in 1955.

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    Dame Margot Fonteyn in 1956. Corbis via Getty Images
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    The home’s swimming pool. Caudwell/Alex Winship

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    One of the bathrooms, this one clad in stunning marble. Caudwell/Alex Winship
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    A home theater within the compound. Caudwell/Alex Winship
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    The property measures in at 15,980 square feet. Caudwell/Alex Winship

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    The residence is ideal for entertaining large groups. Caudwell/Alex Winship
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    One of six bedrooms. Caudwell/Alex Winship

    The pair lived at the historic estate, which is now referred to as Fonteyn House, until 1966. During their time there they entertained a slew of stars, including actor John Wayne, the fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, the ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev and Princess Margaret, according to press materials.

    The compound ceased to be the official residence of the Panamanian Ambassador in 1999, when the title was transferred to a residence in Mayfair and the Fonteyn House underwent an extensive restoration.

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    Today the three-story Art Deco-inspired manse remains regal, with French and sash windows, ornamental balconies, bespoke fittings and fine finishes throughout.

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    The listing is seeking $85.81 million. Caudwell/Alex Winship
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    The home was originally built in 1928. Caudwell/Alex Winship
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    Dame Margot Fonteyn in the role of “The Firebird,” May 1956. Getty Images

    Amenities include three reception rooms, a home theater, a gym with an indoor swimming pool, a walled garden, a roof terrace with an outdoor kitchen and an elevator. What’s more, there’s even a 12-seat dining room, a beauty salon with changing rooms and a massage bed, a semi-private driveway and proximity to Hyde Park.

    Lars Christiaanse, Group Director of Sales at Caudwell, which holds the listing , noted in press materials that “The driveway shields the house from the street and this seclusion gives the garden an exceptionally quiet and peaceful ambience that resembles a country house garden rather than a city one.”

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