Now much sought after, this wasn&#39;t always the case. Founder Antoine Lurot first discovered these once-scruffy, often run-down properties in the 1960s when, as a rally driver and friend of James Hunt and John Surtees, he saw their mews garages with accommodation above. Passionate about these distinctive, individual properties – many of which began life as royal stables during the reign of Henry VIII – Antoine established an estate agency in 1971, photographing and documenting 800 central London mews. The first properties he sold were £15,000; fast forward to today, and a typical 1,200 sq ft mews home now sells for around £2,500,000. Lurot Brand remains the only estate agency solely focused on mews homes. Despite being invited to deal with other types of property, we long ago chose to specialise in mews, about which we are not only passionate but also expert.

Letting Fees &amp; Charges for Tenants

In addition to the rent, there are a few other costs that tenants must budget for before entering into a new tenancy agreement with Lurot Brand Lettings Ltd.

Before the tenancy starts the following charges will be payable:
·        Deposit (usually equivalent to six weeks&#39; rent)
·        Contribution to tenancy agreement (£180 inclusive of VAT)
·        Reference checks payable by each tenant and guarantor (£30 inclusive of VAT)
·        Stamp Duty (on tenancies that amount to over £125,000)
During the tenancy the following may be chargeable but will depend on the property you decide upon:
·        Utilities (gas, electricity, water and telephone)
·        Council Tax
·        Television licence
·        Installation of cable/satellite (if permitted and applicable)
·        Subscription to cable/satellite supplier
·        Insurance (for your personal and own contents)
·        Garden maintenance
·        Extension or renewal documentation (paid on renewal) (£90 inclusive of VAT)
At the end of the tenancy:
·        Professional cleaning of the property (cost dependant on the size of the property)
·        Inventory check-out (cost dependent on the size of the property)
·        Dilapidations (as agreed)

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This superb yet unassuming mews house is approached via a cobbled street and up a set of stairs to the front door. Uniquely for Queen's Gate Mews, this property occupies part of the mansion block at the rear, with access from Queen's Gate Terrace. The main reception room is spacious, light, and elegant, while the first floor features a master suite. On the lower ground floor, there are two additional bedrooms and a bathroom. Located in the heart of South Kensington, Queen's Gate Mews is a charming cobbled street just moments from Hyde Park. Shops, restaurants and amenities of South Kensington and Gloucester Road are easily accessible. The property is close to a range of world famous attractions including the Royal Albert Hall, the Natural History Museum and The V & A Museum.

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