Part Of Mary Shelley’s Old Home Is Now Listed

Frankenstein fans, are you house hunting? If so, you now have a chance to purchase a portion of the property that Mary Shelley lived at.

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Original gothic and science fiction fans, this is for you so pay attention! I hope you have a million or so set aside because a two-bedroom apartment that shares the former address of Frankenstein writer, Mary Shelley, is now for sale.

The apartment is located in London’s historic literary hub, Bloomsbury. What a treat—imagine living in such a place! According to Dexters (listing agency), the apartment has been listed in the market for £1.025 million or $1.36 million. Not only does the apartment boast such a historical presence, both person and location, but its gorgeous interior design belongs on the pages of Architecture Digest.

The neutral colors of the apartment’s walls and the original wood floors capture natural sunlight and brightness—a picturesque place to bath in summer sunlight whilst reading your favorite books like Shelley’s Frankenstein.

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The apartment’s back patio is also a haven for some serious urban gardening.

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Mary Shelley and her husband, the famous English Romantic Percy Bysshe Shelley, lived in a house on the site from 1815-16 after returning from their tour of Europe.

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