An apartment that was once home to Pre-Raphaelite painter and illustrator Sir John Everett Millais has gone on the market for almost £5million . The luxury two-floor apartment is in the exclusive Kensington district of London , which is also home to Kensington Palace - the official residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge . The two-floor Grade II listed building was the home of Sir John in the 19th century when he was discovered as a child prodigy at the age of just 11 . An apartment in the London district of Kensington has gone on sale for £5million and was once home to artist Sir John Everett Millais . Sir John , best known for his painting of the drowning of Ophelia from Shakespeare 's Hamlet , went on to jointly found the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and became one of the wealthiest artists of his time . He lived at the apartment at Palace Gate for 18 years and at 11 was the youngest student to enter the Royal Academy Schools . The apartment was originally developed by William Cubitt & Co in the 19th Century . It has three large en-suite bedrooms and high ceilings throughout the building . Some of the original ornate features have been preserved and combined with modern features and every bedroom now has air conditioning . Sir John Everett Millais ( left ) lived in the apartment in the 19th century and became a famous Pre-Raphaelite painter . He lived in the building for 18 years and while some of the existing ornate features have been preserved , the inside of the house ( right ) has been modernised throughout . Prospective buyers of the luxury apartment may also be lured by the promise of the area 's rich and well-known neighbours . Nearby Kensington Palace is the official home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George . And just around the corner , Kensington Palace Gardens , is home to a number of well-known names . Dubbed one of the most expensive street in the UK , Kensington Palace Gardens boasts a hoard of wealthy residents Jonathon Hunt , the multi-millionaire previous owner of Foxtons , also bought property there along with Tamara Ecclestone - daughter of F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone - who owns a property with 57 rooms . It is also a popular area with businessmen including including businessmen Roman Abramovich , Leonard Blavatnik and Lakshmi Mittal . The house has gone on sale for £5million and is close to a number of famous residents , including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge . The property has three en-suite large bedrooms and the master bedroom overlooks the expensive street of Kensington Palace Gardens . It is just round the corner from the Grade I listed Royal Albert Hall . Becky Fatemi , managing Director of estate agents Rokstone said : 'Palace Gate is steeped in history , with a range of notable residents having lived here over the last 100 years , making it ideal for someone looking for a property which offers British heritage in a highly desirable location . 'The apartment would be perfect for wealthy purchasers looking for a pied-à-terre with lateral living space , which can also accommodate guests or a growing family . ' The apartment is priced at £4.95 million .
A three bedroom apartment where Pre-Raphaelite artist Sir John Everett Millais lived is up for sale for £4.92million . Sir John lived at the property in the 19th century when he was discovered to be a child prodigy at just 11 . It is in the London district of Kensington , home to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Roman Abramovich . The apartment is close to London Palace Gardens - one of the most expensive streets in the UK .