London’s property market is one of the most luxurious in the world, with some of the most exclusive properties money can buy. But today we’re focussing on this beautiful three bedroom apartment in Knightsbridge, which has a price tag of £7.25 million. But what makes this home so special? Read on to find out.
Location, location, location
The apartment is located in Knightsbridge, which is considered one of London’s most prestigious neighbourhoods. Owing to its perfect positioning for Hyde Park, the museums on Exhibition Road and the upmarket stores along Brompton Road – home to the likes of Harrods and Harvey Nicks – Knightsbridge attracts the rich and famous from all over the world.
This apartment is set on Ennismore Gardens, where Hollywood starlet Ava Gardner lived for over 30 years. Part of the Kingston House Estate, the grand houses were built in the mid to late-1800s and were home to London’s aristocracy.
Nowadays the buildings have been divided up into flats like this one, but they’re still some of the most expensive in the capital, with this property coming in at an asking price of over £3,200 a square foot.
It’s set on a garden square
Properties with access to London’s garden squares command a price premium of anywhere between 5 and 15% compared to neighbouring properties without access, according to a number of different sources.
Which means the new owner of this three bedroom apartment will be paying for the privilege to use the beautiful private gardens, which are maintained and paid for in the additional yearly service charge.
There’s plenty of living space
The apartment offers over 2,200 square feet of living space across two storeys, making this the ultimate London party pad – or even a central city spot for those with children.
Overlooking the garden square, the grand bay-fronted reception room has large windows and an extremely tall ceiling, which makes the room feel airy and spacious.
On this level, there is also the master bedroom with an en suite bathroom and an additional en suite bedroom, which are both quietly positioned facing out the back towards Ennismore Gardens Mews.
On the lower ground floor, the kitchen overlooks the dining room, where doors open out to a private courtyard.
A finish that reflects its exclusive setting
Upon entering, a sleek marble floor indicates the exacting finish of this luxury home ¬– you can also find marble tiles in the bathrooms.
On the raised ground floor, there are beautiful parquet floors, intricate ceiling mouldings and wood panelling that are fitting of their period setting, while downstairs the finish is contemporary and the atmosphere is homely.
