Posted 31 December 2021 by
Keith OsborneThe district of Marylebone has become one of the most talked-about and sought-after residential hotspots in central London, and there are currently a number of luxury developments there which are attracting high-budget property buyers and investors.
Marylebone’s village feel is one of the major factors appealing people to live in the area. It used to be a parish, then a borough in its own right before being made a part of the City of Westminster in the 1960s. Its borders are Edgware Road to the west, Oxford Street to the south, Great Portland Street to the east and Regent’s Park and Regent’s Canal to the north. The area’s network of residential streets and mewses is peppered with garden squares along with some popular retail and entertainment spots.
Marylebone High Street is known for its mix of national and international brands alongside many independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants – perfect places to conduct and reward retail therapy. Among the more exclusive names in the district are The Conran Shop, Ginger Pig, The Ivy, Chiltern Firehouse and the Michelin-star Locanda Locatelli restaurant. Other popular destinations for visitors include Madame Tussauds and The Wallace Collection. The district is also home to the many medical practices of Harley Street and to BBC Broadcasting House.
The area has well-regarded state and private schools, including the famous Sylvia Young Theatre School, in addition to the University of Westminster and the Royal Academy of Music.
Marylebone Square
Transport connections are plentiful. The A501 (known as Marylebone Road and Euston Road) leads to the A40 (Westway) and thereon to the M4 and M25. Park Road leads to Finchley Road and later the M1. Public services are also excellent. London Marylebone has National Rail services through north London, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire to Birmingham. Marylebone Tube station is on the Bakerloo line and Baker Street is served by several lines.
Over the years, Marylebone has been home to many famous people including Charles Dickens, JMW Turner, The Beatles, Madonna and author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who gave Sherlock Holmes an address at 221b Baker Street. The area is part of London’s most expensive borough and nowadays, new developments are aimed at an audience with a serious budget, providing the highest-quality design and specification alongside some exceptional lifestyle facilities.
Located on Moxon Street, off Marylebone High Street, Marylebone Square offers 54 luxury apartments with private outside space, as well as boutiques, restaurants and a versatile community hall. The external design is a contemporary twist on some classical architecture, providing all homes with floor-to-ceiling windows, and inside, a private five-level Inner Courtyard opens out to replace traditional corridors with a bright and airy indoor atrium garden and glass ceiling. Interior specification includes things like oak flooring, bronze-coated windows and stone counter tops, bathrooms with French marble and walnut veneer and underfloor heating. There will be secure underground parking and a 24-hour concierge. Guide prices include £2.55million for a one-bedroom home and £6.35million for a three-bedroom property. Find out more at www.marylebonesquare.com.
West End Gate
West End Gate is a development from WhatHouse? Best Large Housebuilder 2021 Berkeley. Located just a minute’s walk from Edgware Road station, the current phase is called The Westmark and is a 30-storey block which offers a range of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments and two penthouses. Homes here are situated around private landscaped gardens and residents have access to an impressive range of amenities including a pool, gym and spa, private cinema room and 24-hour concierge. Current availability goes from one-bedroom units priced from £950,000 to four-bedroom properties starting at £5.555million. The site is open to view daily from 10.00am to 6.00pm (Thursdays until 8.00pm). Find out more about West End Gate from Berkeley.
TwentyFive is a development on Nutford Place, east of Edgware Road. It has a wide range of properties from studios to four-bedroom penthouses – 25 homes in all, which are set above four prime retail units on the ground floor. The residents’ amenities include a fully equipped gym, concierge, 24-hour security and a car share bay, with secure parking and storage by negotiation. Prices currently start at £1.45million. Find out more at www.twentyfivew1.com.
One Molyneux Street
One Molyneux Street is a contemporary design block of 32 private apartments with one, two or three bedrooms and some having private outside space. Set in a conservation area, the architecture uses a bespoke buff York handmade long brick, Portland Stone window surrounds and metalwork mimicking the Georgian terraces. In addition to a luxury interior specification, residents have a 24-hour concierge service, secure underground parking and a private media lounge. One-, two- and three-bedroom apartments currently start at £1.35million, £2million and £2.5million respectively. Find out more at www.onemolyneux.com.
The Mansion in Marylebone Lane is an eye-catching modern block of just 22 properties, with studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and a rooftop penthouse with terrace. There a very high specification throughout with underfloor heating, comfort cooling, Lutron lighting, feature fireplaces, walk-in wardrobes, bespoke kitchens with Gaggenhau appliances, and materials such as marble, corian, and burnt-oak flooring. A luxury residents’ lounge overlooks private landscaped garden and facilities include a 25-metre swimming pool, gym, underground parking, 24-hour concierge, valet and residents' chauffeur-driven Bentley. A 1,631-sq-ft three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment is currently for sale for £6.825million. Find out more at themansionw1.com.
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