Has any London icon enjoyed a leap in status like the mews house? Built for the horses and stable staff of larger homes nearby, their quaint, cottage-like appearance and limited number has seen them become some of the most sought-after real estate in the capital.
Usually two-storey, with a squarish footprint and a stable-turned-garage, original 18th and 19th century mews houses remain concentrated in zone 1, even if the grand residences they once served are long gone.
