The Formula One driver snapped up the “unique detached villa” after it was put on the market last month.

The large open kitchen leads out to a large ‘entertaining space’

He even managed to knock almost £2million off the price after owners Burberry chief designer Christopher Bailey, 46, and his husband, actor Simon Woods, 37, originally priced it at £19.85million.

Not that the four-time champion couldn’t afford it, after it emerged his personal wealth reached £131million according to the Sunday Times Rich this year.

The stunning property has “generous entertaining space” which opens out into a 200ft garden with an impressive summer house.

The 200ft garden boasts a beautiful view and is perfect for summer parties

The four-floor property was built in 1860

The detached house is filled with traditional furniture

It enjoys many period features including cornicing and chimney pieces

The detached property was built by the famous builder Samuel Johns in 1860.

It boasts six bedrooms and four reception rooms, with two good-sized bathrooms.

Although it’s not clear how the unmarried 32-year-old will split his time between his other properties in Monte Carlo and New York, Hamilton’s new pad is perfect for entertaining.

And the four-time title-holder has picked a great location in the West End.

It has six large bedrooms

And two impressive-sized bathrooms