The educational and charities team and private office of global property consultancy, Knight Frank, have sold 47 Redcliffe Gardens in Chelsea, the former site of Redcliffe Gardens School, for 3.3m.

The school, which closed in 2023, was also known as the old prep school of Harry Potter star, Daniel Radcliffe.

The new buyer, Cresconova Academy, is a global, non-profit online learning platform based in Silicon Valley and founded by Barbara Yu and Yen H. Tai.

It plans to repurpose the location as Cresconova Labs, a pioneering creative learning centre for children aged 8-16.

This first-of-its-kind lab will offer an innovative supplementary curriculum, featuring cutting-edge equipment such as 3D printers, laser cutters, robotics, and AR/VR tools.

The aim is to inspire creativity by encouraging young minds to bring their ideas to life through hands-on projects.

With a multidisciplinary approach that integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, geography, and humanities, Cresconova Labs seeks to foster a deep understanding of interconnected concepts.

Sam Van de Velde, an associate in education and charities at Knight Frank, said: “We are thrilled to have secured the sale for Cresconova Academy on behalf of Redcliffe Gardens School.

“This site perfectly suits its innovative vision for education, combining the building’s established educational heritage with cutting-edge learning concepts and we look forward to seeing how they transform this space to inspire the next generation of young innovators.”

Alex Robinson, an associate in private office at Knight Frank, added: “Cresconova Academy is an exciting opportunity for the capital’s education platform.

“Its prime location in Chelsea provides an ideal setting for its pioneering creative learning centre.

“Its vision will capture the imagination of many and it’s a privilege to have played a part in their pioneering programme.”

The building is currently undergoing refurbishment and is scheduled for completion in early 2025.