'Mary Poppins' author P.L. Travers' home - in one of London's ritziest neighborhoods - just hit the market for over $6 million. Here's a look inside.

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P.L. Travers wrote her first children's book in 1934. That book would later be adapted into the beloved Oscar-winning movie "Mary Poppins," starring Julie Andrews in the title role.

P.L. Travers wrote her first children's book in 1934. That book would later be adapted into the beloved Oscar-winning movie "Mary Poppins," starring Julie Andrews in the title role.

It also led to the creation of a Broadway musical and a 2018 sequel film starring Emily Blunt in the leading role. Travers herself was portrayed by Emma Thompson in the 2013 movie "Saving Mr. Banks."

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In 1962, Travers purchased a 2,195-square-foot house in the Chelsea neighborhood of London. She lived there until her death in 1996.

In 1962, Travers purchased a 2,195-square-foot house in the Chelsea neighborhood of London. She lived there until her death in 1996.

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The four-story home hit the market in October for £4.85 million, or about $6.27 million, Mansion Global reported.

The four-story home hit the market in October for £4.85 million, or about $6.27 million, Mansion Global reported.

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It was recently refurbished, with main areas like the kitchen completely redone by the home's most recent owners, who bought the property in 2014.

It was recently refurbished, with main areas like the kitchen completely redone by the home's most recent owners, who bought the property in 2014.

Source: Mansion Global

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There are four bedrooms, including a master suite. Two of the bedrooms have private terraces.

There are four bedrooms, including a master suite. Two of the bedrooms have private terraces.

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In addition to two living and lounging areas, there is also a dining room, study, and ...

In addition to two living and lounging areas, there is also a dining room, study, and ...

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... a private patio.

... a private patio.

Source: Russell Simpson