Savills Magazine, Issue 61, 2008
UK urban homes
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Room at the top
Enjoy 360 degree views of the London skyline from Eaton Place
Crème de la crème
Lyall Street offers elegant living in the heart of Belgravia
A space odyssey
Timber Bush offers chic design and vast living areas
Chiswick charm
Find your dream family home in this popular suburb
An urban oasis
Discover an elegant home tucked away in a leafy area of London
The secret garden
Discover a secluded haven in the heart of Knightsbridge
Modern style in Dickens’ London
This historic warehouse will exceed even great expectations
Room at the top
Enjoy 360 degree views of the London skyline from Eaton Place
“This is such a stylish and beautifully presented apartment, benefiting from one of the best terraces in Belgravia,” comments Richard Dalton of Savills. Situated on the third and fourth floors, this immaculately refurbished duplex is spacious as well as refined. With all the drama of a lavish James Bond movie set, its rooftop terrace is a real highlight and offers spectacular views across London. It’s the perfect place to entertain, at any time of day.
Using a complementary palette of earthy shades, the large, well-appointed rooms are artfully decorated and very atmospheric thanks to a state-of-the-art lighting system. The interior designers responsible for the apartment’s ambiance have used luxurious fittings, from the Calacatta marble bathrooms with underfloor heating to the bespoke Bulthaup fitted kitchen. It’s certainly best in class.
Price: £5.5 million
Contact: Richard Dalton
+44 (0)20 7824 9020
rdalton@savills.com
Crème de la crème
Lyall Street offers elegant living in the heart of Belgravia
This superbly designed, newly-built house consists of five floors of accommodation connected by a striking spiral staircase. Decorated to the highest standards in mellow creams and neutrals, the house offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful sanctuary within a stone’s throw of the fashionable and lively amenities of Sloane Street and Knightsbridge.
The layout is highly adaptable and the generously proportioned rooms include a 24-foot dining room on the ground floor and a 30-foot reception room on the first floor. A contemporary yet elegant style makes this a comfortable home to relax or entertain in. Among a multitude of features, the house has a comprehensive security system, air cooling and heating and a sophisticated home entertainment system. The accommodation is complemented by a superb roof terrace, garage and off-street parking.
Price: £11.5 million
Contact: Barbara Allen
+44 (0)20 7590 5059
baallen@savills.com
A space odyssey
Timber Bush offers chic design and vast living areas
The penthouse at this property in Leith is one of the most spectacular loft-style apartments in Scotland. Once an 18th-century grain warehouse, it was converted by local architect Nicholas Groves-Raines who used the entire top two floors of the original building to create the penthouse. The vast living space spans over 63 feet and incorporates a stainless-steel kitchen, extensive dining area with bespoke over-table lighting, a range of seating areas and an attractive cast-iron, living flame gas stove as a focal point.
A striking steel staircase, designed by Richard Rodgers, leads from the living area to the gallery and roof terrace, the perfect place for outdoor drinks and barbecues. “This apartment re-defines the ‘wow’ factor’,” says Sophia Fraser of Savills Edinburgh. “Walking into the vast open-plan living space for the first time is a jaw-dropping experience.”
Price on application
Contact: Sophia Fraser
+44 (0)131 247 3710
sfraser@savills.com
Chiswick charm
Find your dream family home in this popular suburb
Chiswick is a delightful London suburb with village-like appeal, making it the perfect place for families. An elegant property, Grade II listed Heathfield Terrace is arranged across four floors and overlooks a lush, south-facing garden. Its bright, airy and well-appointed rooms retain many period features, including original fireplaces and sash windows. The large open-plan kitchen with breakfast room and diner are its pièce-de-résistance, with modern units and wooden worktops contrasting beautifully with the black Aga. Beyond, a large conservatory overlooks the garden. “With stylish Georgian architecture, a fantastic location overlooking Turnham Green and a southerly aspect, this property has great appeal,” says Joe Williams of Savills.
Price: £2.2 million
Contact: Joe Williams
+44 (0)20 8987 5550
jwilliams@savills.com
An urban oasis
Discover an elegant home tucked away in a leafy area of London
Chelsea Park Gardens, between the Fulham and Kings Roads, is one of London’s most prestigious addresses. The house is set back within its own gardens and is a spacious property arranged over three floors. Its weathered brickwork, curved porch and sash windows are all elegant touches, which are complemented by the architectural use of topiary in the garden.
Inside, the rooms are large, light and airy. The open-plan sitting room leads through to the kitchen and the drawing room upstairs runs right across the front of the property, offering views over the gardens. “This home provides excellent lateral space rarely available in London,” says Jonathan Fuller of Savills.
Price: £5.35 million
Contact: Jonathan Fuller
+44 (0)20 7590 5057
jlfuller@savills.com
The secret garden
Discover a secluded haven in the heart of Knightsbridge
Egerton Terrace, Knightsbridge, was created by combining two Grade II listed terrace houses to make a period home desirable for its tranquillity, privacy and location. Built in 1886, it overlooks a pretty front garden and has two charming courtyards of its own, which lead to a substantial ‘secret’ garden beyond. Inside, the large drawing room is stylishly decorated and along with the elegant wooden kitchen and light-filled conservatory there are several areas in which you can entertain. It’s also the perfect base for a family and is bound to be a much-loved home. “Once someone has bought this house it will remain in the family for generations,” says Savills Director Jonathan Hewlett.
Price on application
Contact: Jonathan Hewlett
+44 (0)20 7824 9018
jhewlett@savills.com
Modern style in Dickens’ London
This historic warehouse will exceed even great expectations
Once alive with the sound of ships unloading their wares, the Docklands have a rich history and were loved by Dickens. Drawing on his boyhood experiences, he immortalised The Grapes public house in Narrow Street in Our Mutual Friend as the Six Jolly Fellowship Porters Tavern. These days Narrow Street is the centre of a thriving community and popular with actors and artists as well as City workers.
Converted by award-winning architects Proctor and Matthews, this Grade II listed riverside warehouse has become an elegant and stylish home. By contrasting period features with modern materials, such as glass, steel and chrome, the designers have created an exciting interior.
“London has an amazing history and the East End a character all its own. Few could fail to be impressed by such a sympathetic conversion,” advises Ben Runciman of Savills.
Price: £1.75 million
Contact: Ben Runciman
+44 (0)20 7531 2512
brunciman@savills.com
