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Manresa Road is a street in Chelsea, London, that has been called "the third most expensive street in England".

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Map of Manresa Rd, Chelsea, London SW3 6LR, UK

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Location

The street runs roughly north to south, from Chelsea Square to King's Road.

The Hampshire School is based at no 15.

History

The former Chelsea College is now apartments.

The Trafalgar Studios was a set three-storey, 15-unit block of purpose-built artists' studios, built in 1878 by John Brass. Notable artists who have lived there include Henry Jamyn Brooks, Albert Arthur Toft, Edward Gordon Craig, Frank Brangwyn, Mervyn Peake, and Clifford Hall.

In December 2015, it was considered to be the third most expensive street in England, with an average property price of £7,359,000, according to research from Lloyds Bank, based on Land Registry data.

Notable residents

  • Ernest Dade and Nelson Dawson rented studios at Manresa Road.
  • Frank Dobson, sculptor, had a studio there between the wars.
  • Bernie Ecclestone, the billionaire Formula 1 head bought a four-bedroom first-floor apartment in the former Chelsea College in June 2006 for £6,875,000, and was offering it for sale in March 2011 for £14 million.
  • References

    Manresa Road Wikipedia


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