India, Nov. 23 -- Finding this Chelsea bolthole felt like uncovering a secret chapter of London life that's been carefully curated for the initiated. Tucked amid the Victorian terracotta facades just steps from Sloane Square, the Chelsea Townhouse could be mistaken for a wealthy friend's private residence, if your friend happened to have impeccable taste and connections to a coveted Cadogan Estate garden. From its grand yet unassuming entrance to its discreet corridors, this is a portal into the kind of London living most people only spot on gilded Instagram feeds. Here, stately elegance meets charming intimacy. And a private garden? Well, that's just showing off.

THE SEARCH FOR CHELSEA TOWNHOUSE, FOUND, FINALLY

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