article_snippet: he ordered an overhaul of the inside of the expensive Grade II listed townhouse, which included plans to install a giant diamond patterned marble slab entrance hall and 30-foot high double doors - believed to be the largest of their type in a private home in London.
article_snippet: However the house, which was owned by various members of the aristocracy and wealthy merchants before being converted into offices after World War Two, has retained some of its extravagant elements.
article_snippet: A designer kitchen takes up almost the entire lower ground floor and leads into an atrium.
article_snippet: While the second floor is dominated by a master bedroom suite which features a large double bedroom opening onto a private balcony, a walk-in dressing room and a large master bathroom with oversize oval bathtub.
article_snippet: A kitchen and dining room covers almost an entire floor of the London townhouse, and has been extensively modernised .
article_snippet: There are three further bedrooms and lifts to all floors, including extensive storage vaults on the lower ground floor.
article_snippet: the lower ground floor boasts a reception room with gold leaf ceiling coving along with a marble fireplace and a separate study.
article_snippet: The 18th century property has four bedrooms and includes lifts to all The 18th century property floors and was to be extensively redecorated by Versace .
article_snippet: The 18th century property has a grand sweeping spiral staircase, which links all its floors to the four bedrooms above including the master suite .
article_snippet: The 18th century property was owned by various members of the aristocracy and the wealthy and was to be extensively redeveloped .
article_snippet: An oval oversize bath tub sits in the bathroom adjoining the master suite of the property, which covers almost an entire floor .
article_snippet: had he had the chance - including a 54-foot 'thousand mosaic' swimming pool lined in 24-carat gold.
highlights_snippet: Gianni Versace ordered a number of renovations including the installation of a giant diamond patterned marble entrance hall .
  