text: It was Ava Gardner's 'little London retreat' and now a slice of it could be yours for an eye-watering £500,000 per year. The Hollywood siren called the building, just a short walk from Harrods in London's exclusive Knightsbridge, home until her death in 1990. Now this newly refurbished five bedroom, five bathroom apartment gives renters the chance to walk in the footsteps of the legendary screen star. Spread over 3,054 square feet it boasts two spacious reception rooms, a study and a modern state-of-the art kitchen and breakfast room. Scroll down for video . Ava Gardner called 34 Ennismore Gardens her 'little London retreat' and now a slice of it could be yours for £10,500 per week . Through the key hole: The apartment features two stunning reception rooms and renters can boast that the buildings corridors were once graced by the screen icon . Luxury: The apartment, which is a short walk from Harrods and Hyde Park, boasts a total of five bedrooms and five bathrooms . Screen icon: Ava Gardner pictured with a cigarette in hand looks happy and relaxed in her 'little London retreat' The beauty, who was the second wife of crooner Frank Sinatra, moved to London in 1968 and made 34 Ennismore Gardens her primary residence for over 20 years. She once said of the property: 'I love the history and grandeur of my little London retreat, some say it is too big for me alone, but I love the space.' The grand apartment, in the same building where Gardner lived, is entered through a sweeping entrance hall. The master bedroom suite has walk in wardrobes and there are also two further bedroom suites and two guest bedrooms. The apartment has views of beautiful private gardens and renters will also enjoy access to the large private garden square. Reaching the pinnacle of Hollywood fame in the 1950s,  Gardner was listed 25th among the American Film Institute's Greatest Female Stars. She starred in films such as The Killers, 55 Days at Peking and The Night of the Iguana. The pin-up girl of her era, Gardner had high-profile marriages to Mickey Rooney and Frank Sinatra; and it was her marriage to Sinatra that was credited for his Oscar-winning performance in From Here to Eternity, which re-launched his singing career. The apartment in her building is being offered for rent by Tunstall Property for £10,500 per week, which equates to £546,000 per year. The homes along Ennismore Gardens have a long history, built in 1870 as part of the redevelopment of Kingston House, a Palladian mansion dating back to the 18th Century, belonging to Elizabeth Chudleigh, Duchess of Kingston. Dinning in style: Spread over 3,054 square feet it boasts two spacious reception rooms, a study and a modern state-of-the art kitchen and breakfast room . State-of-the art: A sleek and modern kitchen has been created within the building which dates back to 1870 . Brush with Hollywood: The spacious and luxurious bathroom features marble topped sinks and bath . Room with a view: The apartment provides views onto private gardens at the front and rear of the building, with residents enjoying access to the large private garden square on Ennismore Gardens . Tasteful: Another of the apartments five bedrooms decorated in neutral shades of grey . Screen siren: The Hollywood actress was the second wife of singer Frank Sinatra. Their union only lasted two years because they were both 'high-strung people', Gardner later claimed. The mansion and its estate was later sold to William Hare, Baron of Ennismore, in 1837, but was sold off for development following his death, with the street and private gardens named to commemorate him. Once completed the five-storey homes along Ennismore Gardens, designed with Porticos and Corinthian Columns, commanded a premium of £17,000 per year. Mark Tunstall, Managing Director of Tunstall Property, commented: 'This property is just steeped in history, with corridors once graced by Ava Gardner. It is in a quiet yet well-connected pocket of prime central London and with five bedrooms provides space for all the family. 'The location is hard to beat, with Hyde Park and Harrods on the doorstep, as well as the Royal Albert Hall and museums and bistros of South Kensington a short stroll away. This home meets every requirement, providing; space, amenities and location.'
target: Five bed apartment in Hollywood siren's former building in Knightsbridge available to rent for £10,500 per week .
  Spacious luxury flat features five bathrooms, two large reception rooms, a study and a modern kitchen .
  Gardner moved to London in 1968 and made number 34 Ennismore Gardens her primary residency until her death .
  She once described the home as her 'little London retreat' and spoke of her love of its history and grandeur .