Agatha Christie's Former Chelsea Flat Lists for Nearly £2 Million
A two-bedroom apartment in London's Chelsea, once owned by mystery novelist Agatha Christie, has been put on the market for close to £2 million.
A luxury two-bedroom apartment in London's Chelsea, formerly owned by celebrated mystery writer Agatha Christie, has been listed for sale at nearly £2 million. The renovated property in Swan Court served as Christie's London residence from 1948 until her death in 1976.
Christie and her second husband, archaeologist Sir Max Mallowan, purchased the apartment in 1948 and used it as their pied-à-terre for almost three decades. It is believed that Christie worked on several of her well-known novels in this flat, including "Crooked House," "Witness for the Prosecution," and "The Mousetrap." The latter has had the longest run of any play in West End history.
The Art Deco building itself is thought to have inspired "Borodene Mansions," a fictional apartment block featured in Christie's 1966 Hercule Poirot novel "Third Girl."
The current apartment is the result of the seller combining two previously separate flats. In 2016, Christie's former home was sold as a one-bedroom, one-bathroom flat for a guide price of £950,000. The current offering is marketed by Sandfords estate agents.
The 1,170 sq ft residence is situated on the second floor and features two bathrooms and a large reception room. The entrance hall includes panelled walls, herringbone oak flooring, and built-in storage. The bespoke kitchen is fitted with sage-green cabinets, oak base units, and marble worktops. One bedroom faces Flood Street, while the principal bedroom includes extensive wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom.
The 32.5ft reception room, one of the building's largest, has been divided into distinct sitting and dining areas. The space features timber panelling, display shelving, neutral furnishings, and a blue feature wall. While the original interiors are no longer present, the refurbishment maintains a style that echoes the building's 1930s character.
Swan Court, completed in 1931, has been home to several notable figures, including actress Dame Sybil Thorndike, graphic artist Edward McKnight Kauffer, textile designer Marion Dorn, and former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
