From 2019, Westminster Council agreed that no new homes built in Westminster would exceed 200 sq.m. Gross Internal Area (except where it is necessary to protect a heritage asset), and data published in the Knight Frank Wealth Report shows the median floor space of an apartment fell to less than 93 sq.m. in 2021, the lowest since records began in 1999.
Henry Barrow, sales director, CIT Group, comments: “We have experienced an increased demand for large lateral apartments recently, which is something particularly heightened by the ever-constricting supply of such properties. This makes new build schemes such as Lancer Square in Kensington which offer an assortment of apartments over 200 sq.m. an incredibly rare opportunity for central London.”
WhatHouse? has put together a collection of luxury homes in central London that offer over 200 sq.m. of space…
Chelsea Waterfont
Chelsea Waterfront is a development consisting of 710 luxury apartments set across 10 buildings on the riverfront between Chelsea and the city. In one of the buildings, Tower West, a 37-storey glass tower is a four-bedroom apartment offering 208 sq.m. of space, and benefitting from panoramic views across London. The home has a modern and contemporary kitchen, and boasts rich, dark colours with gold highlights. The four-bedroom apartment is priced at £6.307m and is being marketed by Knight Frank.
The Bryanston
Located on the 11th floor, this spacious three-bedroom plus study apartment offers 272 sq.m. of luxury living, and impressive 3m ceilings. The home offers panoramic views overlooking Hyde Park and the City. The furniture has been commissioned from British talent made exclusively for the apartment by David Collins Studio to provide bespoke pieces. Space is the ultimate city luxury and this apartment features unusually generously proportioned 3m high ceilings.
The Bryanston is a collection of just 54 residences, enjoying a prominent location and extraordinary views. It is made up of two elements, the podium, with its gracefully tiered terraces, and the tower, which stretches to 18 storeys and offers 360° cityscape views into Hyde Park and the City. The three-bedroom apartment is on the market with Knight Frank for £19m.
Greybrook House
Located in the New Bond Street quarter, this beautiful apartment has been designed with exceptionally high standards to offer luxurious living throughout. Originally designed by Sir John Burnett & Partners as a piano showroom the Art Deco Grade II listed building the property is entered via central hallway with concierge desk.
The building's lift takes you up to the exceptional three-bedroom residence. The 232 sq.m. apartment has a dual aspect living room to the front of the building with a semi open planned kitchen. To the rear are the bedrooms including the impressive master suite with dressing room and marble floored bathrooms. The two further bedrooms are both good sized doubles with fitted wardrobes and en suites.
Greybrook House has been carefully and thoughtfully designed throughout; apartments feature beautiful crafted windows, bespoke cabinetry, oak flooring, Gaggenau appliances, Bulthaup kitchens and Taj Mahal marble amongst many things of this sensational Central London property. The apartment is priced at £8.95m.
Clarges Mayfair
Clarges Mayfair is a stylish development designed by Squire & Partners, with interiors created by Martin Kemp design. The development overlooks Green Park, and residents benefit from a 24-hour concierge, an extensive spa with a 25m swimming pool, private treatment rooms, a sauna, steam room and gym.
On the first floor is a two-bedroom apartment, offering 221 sq.m. of spacious, stylish living. The apartment benefits from a dual-aspect reception/dining room with south-facing floor-to-ceiling windows. Furnished to an impressive standard, the home has a spacious principal bedroom with an en-suite and walk-in wardrobe, a guest bedroom with a second en-suite, a guest WC and a contemporary kitchen with fitted appliances. The apartment is priced at £11.5m.
Lancer Square
Located just off High Street Kensington, Lancer Square is designed by Squire & Partners, and draws inspiration from the site’s horticultural past, as it was previously the original Kensington Palace grounds and kitchen garden, and later the Kensington Barracks, housing cavalry and infantry, including the Royal Lancers. International design studio 1508 London designed the scheme for the show apartment, which is priced at £15.02m. The fifth floor, 289 sq.m. apartment boasts four bedrooms and two balconies. Residents can also enjoy the impressive amenities, including a 20m swimming pool, a vitality pool, a gym, private wellness treatment rooms and studio space, a sauna, hammam and sensory shower.
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