Boutique flats on Elizabeth Street have a certain feel about them: polished floors, carefully chosen fabrics, narrow hallways, and carpets that need to look immaculate without losing their character.

If you own an antique sofa in Belgrave Square, you already know the odd little balancing act it asks of you: keep it looking elegant, but never treat it like a modern flat-pack piece.

Period homes in Eaton Square have a presence that modern properties simply cannot fake.