54 Mount Street

54 Mount Street is a grade II* listed building in Mount Street in the City of Westminster.[1] It is the residence of the Brazilian ambassador in London. The main embassy building is located at Cockspur Street.

54 Mount Street.

It was built in 1896–97 to a design by Fairfax Blomfield Wade-Palmer for Lord Windsor, later the Earl of Plymouth. Historic England describe it as using "Arts and Crafts quality of materials and detailing combined with innovatory Free "renaissance" and hints of Grand Siècle classicism, with sumptuous formal interiors."[1]

Images of the interior, c. 1911.[2]

  • Drawing room
  • Green room
  • Upper hall
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References
  1. Historic England. "54, Mount Street, W1 (1223620)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
  2. Plate 87: No. 54 Mount Street, interiors in c. 1911. British History Online. Retrieved 4 February 2018.

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