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A 1st floor two double bedroom apartment, interior designed and upgraded from the original developer finish, including high end audio visual and lighting systems and beautiful wall finishes.
This is an exquisite apartment, with incredible attention to detail and beautifully upgraded from the original developer finish. Positioned up on the 1st floor of the south east corner of the preferred Garden Building and totalling approximately 1,338sqft (124sqm), it provides a wonderfully tranquil environment overlooking the landscaped grounds with plenty of greenery and open aspects towards Holland Park. At the heart of the apartment is the spacious double aspect reception room with ample dining area and an open-plan fully fitted Bulthaup Kitchen with high-end Gaggenau appliances. With eight full height windows and impressive 2.95m ceiling heights that create an airy, light-filled atmosphere, it is an ideal space for relaxing and / or entertaining. Moving further through the apartment you will find the stylish and comfortable guest double bedroom (currently arranged as a home office) with bespoke built-in wardrobes, and conveniently situated immediately opposite the guest shower room, with full height marble, Dornbracht fittings and a bespoke vanity unit. The principal double bedroom suite has been thoughtfully designed, also providing plenty of built-in wardrobes and easily accommodates a Superking sized bed. There is refined Flos & Baga lighting with low-level motion sensors and an opulent en suite bath & shower room, again with premium Italian marble, high quality Dornbracht fittings and a bespoke vanity unit with double sink.
However, as touched on, it is perhaps the excellence that you can't see that is most impressive the apartment is equipped with a cutting-edge Crestron system that seamlessly controls lighting, blinds, curtains and climate. The entertainment setup is comprehensive, featuring a built-in home cinema and a multi-room audio system throughout the apartment, all supported by Wi-Fi 6 routers for flawless connectivity and an elevated smart home experience. Everything is controllable from your tablet or smart phone allowing you to prepare your apartment just the way you like it before you arrive home. And for complete peace of mind, there is a discreet but high-tech video security system again able to be operated remotely 24/7 wherever you might be in the world. The apartment also comes with a secure designated underground parking space and a separate Store Room also with bespoke joinery.
Furthermore, the apartment has been interior designed throughout and is elegantly furnished with beautiful bespoke furniture by predominantly Italian brands such as Molteni, Maxalto and Arper alongside custom joinery and an impressive collection of specifically sourced art-work by well-known British and Mexican artists all of which adds a refined touch of style and elegance.
The development itself was completed in 2016 on the site of the former Commonwealth Institute and is found on the southern border of Holland Park itself. It consists of three impressive interconnected buildings grouped around the former Institute's exhibition building which is now the home of the new Design Museum. Residents are looked after by a full time 24hr concierge team and also have use of a number of private facilities including a 20m swimming pool with double height ceilings and natural light, a sauna, steam room, gymnasium, spa treatment room, cinema, golf simulator, business suite and children's playroom. Kensington High Street is moments away with its huge variety of amenities including Michelin starred restaurants, renowned supermarkets, excellent transport links (the District & Circle lines at High Street Kensington Underground station), well-regarded preparatory schools as well as the open spaces of Holland Park, Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. Furthermore, Knightsbridge and the West End are easily accessible, as is London Heathrow International Airport.
Is this the best two bed on the market? The attention to detail is so impressive - and so refreshing. To borrow the tag line from a well-known advert, everything just...works! The style, the integrated systems, the home cinema, everything really has been thought of. And the position is idyllic, with pretty garden views and plenty of natural light - you'd always look forward to coming home.
Stephen HolmesProperty agent