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CONTENTS HARRODS ESTATES MAGAZINE EDITOR AMY BROOMFIELD HARRODS MAGAZINE EDITOR KATIE SERVICE EDITORIAL FEATURES EDITOR LINDSAY MACPHERSON FEATURES WRITER GRACE CAIN

This issue’s highlights

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Urban excellence

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Living the high life

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The art of sitting comfortably

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Space craft

From fine dining to authentic local living, Knightsbridge has never had more to offer

CHIEF SUB-EDITORS CAROLINE HUNT, NICOLETTE THOMPSON SUB-EDITORS STEFANIE GERDES, GREG HUGHES, GEOFF ST LOUIS

KNIGHTSBRIDGE HAS ALWAYS BEEN one of London’s most elegant postcodes, home to the city’s most striking architecture, exclusive shopping opportunities and cultural landmarks. Then there is the thriving social scene, fuelled by the rise of dynamic restaurants and private members’ clubs. Of course, creating harmony between the residential and the commercial takes careful stewardship, and the Knightsbridge Partnership has been instrumental in helping turn this quarter of London into the world’s most desirable neighbourhood. Harrods Estates is proud to be immersed in this ever-flourishing district and we hope you enjoy reading about all our properties both there and elsewhere.

MANAGING EDITOR DANIELLE BUCHANAN EDITORIAL ASSISTANT ELLIE BECKETT ART HEAD OF CREATIVE BEN TURNER ART DIRECTOR MICHELLE BUCKLEY SENIOR DESIGNER RHIAN COLLEY ACTING SENIOR DESIGNER MEGAN GREENACRE JUNIOR DESIGNER HANNAH REYNOLDS PICTURE EDITOR FRANCISCO LUDOVICO PHOTOGRAPHY HEAD PRODUCER ZOË ROBERTS PHOTOGRAPHY PRODUCTION MANAGER WENDY HINTON ART DIRECTOR EMILY SELLERS SENIOR PRODUCERS SIOBHAN CONNELLY, CHARLOTTE POWIS, KIM REDDISH PRODUCERS RACHEL BELL, CHARLOTTE BROWNHILL, KASIA MILLER CASTING EDITOR EMMA SOMPER CREATIVE ASSISTANTS MARTA BONGIOVANNI, TALIA PARTON CONTENT AND CREATIVE OPERATIONS CREATIVE OPERATIONS DIRECTOR BETH HODDER HEAD OF CREATIVE OPERATIONS DAWN HALL LEAD PROJECT MANAGER SUZY CHAPMAN PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MANAGER PAUL BRADY SENIOR PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE ANDY M C DOWELL PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE DAVID BROWNING PARTNERSHIPS DIRECTOR ALEX UNITT HEAD OF PARTNERSHIPS LUCY FREDERICKS ACTING HEAD OF PARTNERSHIPS LUCIE LEVERTON FASHION, ACCESSORIES, WATCHES AND JEWELLERY BRAND PARTNERSHIPS & MARKETING LEADS NATASHA DUNK, JENNY GAO BRAND PARTNERSHIPS & MARKETING MANAGERS ANOUCHKA GRANON, PHOEBE MASTER BRAND PARTNERSHIPS & MARKETING EXECUTIVES EVE DABORA, ALANNA HILTON, CELIA MARIANOU, SARAH MUTTARDI, ELEANOR TAYLOR BRAND PARTNERSHIPS & MARKETING ASSISTANTS AMELIA BARNET-LEGG, LUNA HUONDER HOME, TECHNOLOGY AND THIRD PARTY BRAND PARTNERSHIPS & MARKETING LEAD RAPHAELLE VANDERHOEVEN BRAND PARTNERSHIPS & MARKETING MANAGERS MILLIE JANE M C FARLANE, MARYAM OTHMAN, NATASHA PEARS, ASTRID TENTORIO

SPECIAL PROJECTS, STRATEGY AND OPERATIONS PARTNERSHIPS DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER ARUNE DAUNORAVICIUTE PARTNERSHIPS DIGITAL MEDIA OPERATIONS MANAGER NIKHITA PARMAR PARTNERSHIPS MARKETING GENERAL MANAGER LIZZIE CANTOR PARTNERSHIPS MARKETING MANAGER KELLY BADDELEY PARTNERSHIPS MARKETING EXECUTIVE EMILY M C LEAN PARTNERSHIPS STRATEGY & OPERATIONS GENERAL MANAGER MEERA PEIRSON PARTNERSHIPS STRATEGY & OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE MARY CARTER PARTNERSHIPS PLANNING & OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE EISA KHALIFA PARTNERSHIPS OPERATIONS ASSISTANT DARIA WERNER

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BRAND PARTNERSHIPS ASSISTANTS EMMA HILTON, ELIZABETH SMITH

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS GENERAL MANAGER JACKIE YEE

Sarah McIntyre

Stylish touches, from mirrors to mahjong, could be what certain rooms in your home are crying out for

HEAD OF CONTENT JODIE BLACKBROUGH

CORPORATE

Shaun Drummond

Innovative design and peerless craftsmanship remain at the heart of family-run Flexform

CREATIVE LEADS ELLIE HOLLAND, KAISA LEINONEN

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Julian Cook

Charting the evolutionary tale of the apartment – with Albert Hall Mansions in the lead role

Property in focus

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Sales

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Rentals

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New Developments

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LIFESTYLE

URBAN EXCELLENCE What do you want from your neighbourhood? Luxury boutiques within walking distance? A friendly local coffee shop? A vibrant social scene without having to venture too far? What if you could have all that in beautiful surroundings among heritage buildings and safe, clean streets? Welcome to Knightsbridge 2025…

WORDS AMY BROOMFIELD

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WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

“I love the little alleyway that goes up to Hyde Park. Many people forget just how close Hyde Park is to Knightsbridge; you’ve got the hustle and bustle of the shops and then suddenly you’re in tranquil surroundings. It’s surprising and beautiful”

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HALLMARKED BY HARRODS (which actually has its own postcode) and the boutiques that line Sloane Street, Knightsbridge will always be an epicentre for exclusive shopping. It’s also home to the Victoria and Albert Museum, and the area is flanked by many of the city’s other finest cultural landmarks: regal red-brick institutions like the Royal Albert Hall and the Natural History Museum, plus (in stark contrast) the breathtaking contemporary Serpentine Galleries in Hyde Park. The quarter boasts such handsome buildings that if districts were awarded prizes for looks alone, the competition would be slim. But for the Knightsbridge Partnership, nominated to develop the area over the course of a five-year mandate, there is so much more potential than just life as a tourist hotspot. The ultimate goal? To turn Knightsbridge into the most desired neighbourhood on the planet.

“We represent more than 200 businesses, from The Lanesborough down to the London Oratory,” reveals Steven Medway, chief executive of the Knightsbridge Partnership.

“Our job is to transform the way that Knightsbridge operates, so whether you arrive by car, by train or on foot, you’ll have this sense that, actually, you are in one of the most luxurious destinations in the world. During our tenure, we will invest £6m with the aim of driving footfall and promoting the area through marketing channels and advocacy.”

A recent influx of fine-dining establishments has also helped elevate Knightsbridge living. Harrods alone houses 22 restaurants, several of which are helmed by chefs of Michelin standing; other highlights include the newly renovated Sale e Pepe, a local stalwart, as well as the arrival of Amalfi-inspired newcomer Alba; and there are smaller, quirkier eateries cropping up too, such as the latest outpost of The Mayfair Chippy and a new Turkish café, set to be the first of its kind in London. Then there’s the steady rise in private members’ clubs, allowing locals to create an instant yet exclusive social circle without having to hop in a cab.

With all the neighbourhood’s developments, residents have been reminded of something rather simple, but a luxury nonetheless. “Walkability,” says Shaun Drummond, director of residential sales at Harrods Estates. “It’s marrying a country ethos with city living, like being in an urban village. It’s about being able to walk to independent shops to buy a loaf of bread or have a coffee, or being on first-name terms with people. It all adds to a real authenticity.” As Drummond points out, the area is a mix of locals – many of whom have lived there for 30 or 40 years – and more transient ultra-high-net-worth renters

Illustration Michelle Thompson

Looking to make a move into the area?

These three impressive apartments are a good place to start

who choose the area simply because it’s the place to be.

“We’ve noticed that our international customer loves having everything on their doorstep,” says Drummond.

“And many UK nationals are selling their big family homes and swapping them for a Knightsbridge pied-à-terre so that they have easy access to all these great amenities.”

The area is rich in Victorian residential apartment blocks as well as newer buildings such as One Hyde Park, creating a charming combination of old and new.

“Everyone talks about Mayfair, but I think Knightsbridge is incredible,” says Medway. “And we work very closely with the neighbourhood forum and residents’ association to make sure that the area’s heritage continues to be protected – such as in both The Knightsbridge Estate and the Knightsbridge Gate development, where the beautiful façades have all been maintained. But we obviously have new builds too. It’s really important to have that balance.”

The Knightsbridge Partnership is in its fourth year now, and Medway says it has moved the dial on 90 per cent of what it originally planned to deliver. He measures its success by an increase in footfall – which also encourages incidental spend – of 10 per cent (this compares to a 1.7 per cent increase in London’s West End). And on behalf of local residents, there is campaigning – the wheels of which are currently in motion – to bring back tax-free shopping and relax Sunday trading hours. The Partnership is also collaborating with local governing bodies to subtly improve the look and feel of the streets. “We’ve codesigned the neighbourhood with Westminster Council, Kensington and Chelsea Council and Transport for London, developing plans to widen the pavements, reduce the width of the roads and help traffic flow smoothly,” Medway explains. “We are also changing the crossings to make them quicker and easier to navigate. And we’re adding verges and planting 170 trees to really enhance the pedestrian experience too.”

Eagle-eyed locals may already have noticed immaculate streets, the result of a specially deployed clean-up team that patrols seven days a week alongside hired security (reducing crime by 5 per cent). But to Medway, the real beauty lies in the contrasts that already exist in – and characterise – Knightsbridge, which he sees as a great foundation to build upon. “I love the little alleyway that goes up to Hyde Park,” he says. “Many people forget just how close Hyde Park is to Knightsbridge; you’ve got the hustle and bustle of the shops and then suddenly you’re in tranquil surroundings.

It’s surprising and beautiful.”

Cadogan Square: To Let – £6,923 per week This is a rare opportunity to rent this second-floor lateral apartment (with lift access) overlooking the rooftops of Pavilion Road and Cadogan Square. It features a generously sized principal suite and three additional double bedrooms, as well as a reception flooded with natural light.

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HIGH LIFE

The imposing mansion blocks built beside the Royal Albert Hall at the end of the 19th century were the catalyst for fashionable apartment living in the capital, recounts THOMAS ARTHUR

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TAKE A MOMENT to picture a luxury home in London. There’s a good chance a lavish Mayfair apartment springs to mind, perhaps an elegant penthouse overlooking Belgravia. For the Victorians, however, it would have been a very different picture. In fact, it wasn’t until the late 19th century that living in an apartment was considered fashionable among the well-to-do. As with all cultural changes, this was a gradual and incremental shift, but one building in particular set the tone for the highly prized apartments that dominate London’s property market today. Just across the road from the Royal Albert Hall, Albert Hall Mansions is a project with quite the architectural legacy.

Throughout most of the 19th century, living in an apartment was unheard of for the British upper and middle classes. Detachment (both in a literal and metaphorical sense) was a far more popular prospect, with grand houses and tailored gardens coveted among the wealthy. The Builder – a respected journal of architecture – described the concept of apartment living as the Parisian mode of life. This statement may sound romantic to our modern ears, but at the time it was little more than a euphemism for a foreign, and ultimately undesirable, way of living.

Architect Norman Shaw sought to rectify this British bias with the creation of Albert Hall Mansions in 1879, but he certainly wasn’t the first to attempt to shift the perception. To fully understand the building’s enduring impact on British history, we must first look to one of Shaw’s contemporaries: Henry Alers Hankey.

Before the 1870s, the majority of flats were built by housing reform societies, and were still largely associated with giving a home to the poor. So how to make such high-density accommodation appealing to London’s affluent? Hankey – a wealthy merchant, banker and speculator – saw an opportunity to appeal to ‘tenants of the highest respectability’ with his Queen Anne’s Mansions in 1873. This first example of the ‘Hankey system’ was built upon the idea of cooperative living. This meant no private kitchens; instead, residents shared communal dining and recreation facilities. Though an initial success, it fell short of impressing the tastemakers of the time, not just for its unusual approach but for its unappealing architecture, towering 43m above London’s streets and, controversially, blocking Queen Victoria’s view of the Houses of Parliament from Buckingham Palace.

In the words of architect James Knowles, who built The Grosvenor hotel (now renamed The Clermont London, Victoria), the now-demolished Queen Anne’s Mansions were “an eyesore so offensive as would disgrace the whole neighbourhood of Westminster”.

Enter Norman Shaw and Albert Hall Mansions. Shaw’s plans had a number of things going for them. Firstly, there was the location: who needs private grounds when you have Kensington Gardens right on your doorstep? Then there was the vision for the mansion blocks themselves.

Though Shaw’s initial involvement was one of reluctance, he embraced the so-called ‘Parisian mode’ by boarding a steamship to the City of Light and extensively researching the planning of its apartments. Gone were Hankey’s notions of communal facilities, along with his unremarkable architectural style. Albert Hall Mansions was created to impress, with a striking façade of elegantly curved red brick standing tall over the park – crowned by three towering Dutch-style gables, adding another two storeys to the building.

Shaw’s Neo-Flemish style was something the British could get behind. A grand public lobby mirrored those of wealthy French apartment blocks, its top-lit stairway providing access to the seven floors of flats. The building was constructed in phases, beginning with the Kensington Gore frontage and continuing with three identical blocks. And in 1884, hydraulic lifts were installed for easy access to the higher floors. In the years since, interior renovations have kept its abodes at the forefront of luxury, while the unchanged façade remains an iconic landmark of South Kensington, providing a suitably historic backdrop to the Albert Memorial.

Today, the Grade II-listed building and the neighbouring Royal Albert Hall are home to some of Harrods Estates’ most exciting offerings. These include a pair of stalls seats and a Grand Tier box in Britain’s most iconic concert hall, with exceptional views of the main stage. But perhaps most exciting is a property in Albert Hall Mansions with two balconies directly overlooking Hyde Park. Many original features, including Victorian architectural details, plus the 13.5ft/4.1m-high ceilings of the two grand reception rooms and the wonderful reception hall, ensure the grandeur of Shaw’s era is very much alive. And while the prime location is certainly appealing, it’s the hidden history of London’s first true luxury apartment building that makes this address something very special indeed.

“ALBERT HALL MANSIONS IS A PROJECT WITH QUITE THE ARCHITECTURAL LEGACY”

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LIVING THE

PROPERTY HISTORY

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INTERVIEW

THE ART OF SITTING COMFORTABLY

Flexform’s Giuliano Galimberti chats to AMY BROOMFIELD about design, the company’s backstory, and how he and his cousins are taking the revered family firm forward

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ON THE FACE OF IT, there’s not much to the small town of Meda. Situated 20km north of Milan in the Brianza district, beside the modest town centre, the only real points of interest – if you could even call them that – are the occasional ginormous box-like factories lining the roadside. And yet, while it may appear unremarkable, it is well known that this suburb has been the home to some of Italy’s finest artisans, with specialisms in carpentry, metal and textiles, dating back to the turn of the 20th century. So it’s only fitting that this is where the Flexform story began.

“Design is like a religion in Meda. That’s why, in 1959, my grandfather and his cousins founded this small artisanal laboratory – I wouldn’t even call it a factory – here,” says Giuliano Galimberti, the export sales manager and nominated spokesperson for the company. “They called it Flexform di Galimberti, and they immediately began with an approach that it was to be very high profile. They had this kind of mentality, you know? That it was to focus on quality design, expertise, handcrafted pieces and top materials.”

Today, Giuliano is one of four third-generation Galimberti cousins who run the business. The others are Saul as the design director, Matteo in sales and Luca in logistics. Family businesses in Italy are not all that uncommon, but it is unusual for a family-run operation to have remained a leader in the furniture design market for 65 years. And much of that credit is down to the consistency of being run by relatives united by the same vision.

Although Flexform’s output was initially small and

This page, from top: Flexform’s Lauren armchair by designer Antonio Citterio; the Camelot, with a bar along the back that supports the cushions for maximum comfort.

Opposite page, from left: Cousins Giuliano, Luca and Matteo are – together with Saul (not pictured) – the third generation of Galimbertis to run the Italian furniture brand

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This page: The Citteriodesigned A.B.C. armchair comes with a state-of-the-art mechanism for reclining the low seat, and can be crafted in various fabrics and leathers.

Opposite page, from top: The Arnold table collection centres around a single-material concept; the Groundpiece sofa, one of the brand’s bestselling designs

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steady, the company – like many brands keen to establish the ‘Made in Italy’ hallmark – took the opportunity to expand in the post-war economic boom. In the late 1960s, as the second generation began to take hold of the business and industrialise the processes, Flexform simultaneously began to gain traction in international markets, starting with its nearest neighbours (Switzerland, Germany and France) before eventually being picked up beyond Europe.

It was around this time that a young architect and designer on the cusp of graduating from Milan’s Politecnico University came along to present his ideas. His name?

Antonio Citterio. “Right away, my uncle immediately recognised this guy as someone who had a different and special talent,” says Galimberti. Citterio had vision. He brought a flair to the company by creating a narrative around each design based on the cultural zeitgeist – and Flexform gave him the room to explore.

Citterio says of the partnership in those early years: “At first, we weren’t looking for spectacular… we have always sought this idea of intuitive recognition – a person sees our product and says, ‘Good, I’ll take it.’” But the relationship far exceeded that modest ambition, becoming a symbiosis that is best summed up by one of Flexform’s most iconic and bestselling designs: the Groundpiece sofa. When Citterio created it for the brand in 2001, he based it on his observations of how people were living at the time: sofas were more than just seats, they were places to eat, sleep or spend hours relaxing – much of which remains true today.

He wanted to serve all those purposes, and so he began to play with the proportions and was the first to introduce modular elements that could be adjusted.

“It was exciting to us to experiment with this marriage between art and a cushion, which is not exactly the most obvious marriage. And almost right away it was a huge success,” Citterio explains. Galimberti expands on that approach: “You can create your own composition based on your personal needs, so the flexibility is another important element (and speaks to the company’s nomenclature). It is structural and decorative, but it also has a function.” The result is seating on a grand scale – lengthy enough to lie

down on, but with a depth that swallows you up so that your feet are off the ground – the absolute epitome of lazy-Sunday-afternoon comfort. “The day I make an uncomfortable sofa, it is no longer a sofa,” says Citterio.

Fifty years on, he remains a key part of Flexform – “a point of reference for our style and image”. But along the way, the business has sought out myriad other collaborators.

Before Citterio, there were Paolo Nava, Joe Colombo and Cini Boeri; more recently, Patrick Norguet (who previously worked for Louis Vuitton) and Fumie Shibata, the designer behind one of the brand’s newest models, the Eri chair.

“Our biggest challenge with finding professionals to partner with is finding those who can create to match our existing collections,” says Galimberti. “They should have their own spirit, their own creativity, style and personality, but at the same time, they should match the piece so it can be put in any part of our showroom and fit with our collection. It has to be a dialogue between them and us to ensure the DNA of the company is still evident.”

As part of its commitment to great design, Flexform is well known for a consistent attention to the details that help each piece to be as stylish as it is comfortable. The newest example, Camelot, shows two of these elements: contrasting piping on its cushions, and a bar that runs along the back. The latter is encased in tan leather and is part of a minimalist support frame, skilfully created to support the cushions. This

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This page: The Ginger chaise longue, another piece of Flexform furniture created by Citterio, who first collaborated with the company shortly before graduating from Milan’s Politecnico University.

Opposite page: Giuliano Galimberti, part of the new cohort taking the reins from a generation where longevity came as standard

innovation, common across much of Flexform’s seating, was created for the Patrick sofa in 1985. And while, at first glance, it doesn’t appear to be much more than a design feature, as Galimberti explains, it’s really important: “At that time, design required low pieces with a low backrest. We introduced this to bolster the back cushions – and let me tell you why.

If you create something that is high at the back, the design changes and affects the proportions, so this replaces that need, but still supports the cushions so the whole piece looks and feels lighter. All of these small elements remind me of the 1980s when we were shaping the brand’s identity.”

That leads us on to another pivotal moment, one that helped secure Flexform’s position in furniture design history.

While the founders and their successors knew exactly what they wanted their output to be (timeless, liveable, functional), they were also keen to finesse how they were portrayed to the outside world. So they hired graphic designer Pino Tovaglia, who had previously worked with Gio Ponti and at Pirelli, to come up with a slick logo – the distinctive white font against a bright red background. (It was at this point that the company was rebranded as just Flexform.)

The business also took on a bold approach when it came to its advertising. “All over the world, companies would take a piece of furniture and put it in a nice setting,” says Galimberti. “We did the opposite; we let artists of the photography world interpret our work.” Among them was Gabriele Basilico, famed for highly stylised architectural photography. He produced a series of monochrome images that took the furniture out of the home context and celebrated it for its shapes – not least the curved Max sofa, which he captured alongside the curves of the spiral staircase in Milan’s Triennale building.

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“MOVING TO THE THIRD GENERATION, WE GO AHEAD WITH THE SAME SPIRIT, MOOD AND ENTHUSIASM”

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Now, Flexform is in the hands of the third generation and it is up to the four cousins to safeguard it going forward.

“We are actually in the advanced stages of just moving from the second to the third generation, as there are two that still remain here who are close to their eighties,” says Galimberti. “In Italy, to work into your eighties is not that unusual, and when you really like what you do, it doesn’t feel like a sacrifice.” And what does the future hold for the brand? “I would say we go ahead with the same spirit, the same mood, enthusiasm and a positive approach to our activity. We would like to stay as we are.”

Given this is a company that has existed for more than three generations but isn’t run in a conventional sense – there’s no appointed CEO or similar – there must, surely, be occasional conflicts? Galimberti is quick to set the record straight: “I don’t remember a single moment in my business career where this has happened. There is a sort of magic, an invisible wisdom that dominates our activity. In the end, we look at each other, and we somehow always just arrive at the cleverest solution.”

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Play’s the thing

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What do you do with the room you don’t know what to do with? Make it a space for games, of course. No longer just an opportunity to fall out with your family at Christmas, board games are enjoying a surge of popularity as a screen-free route to friendly(ish) competitive fun. But forget the plastic snakes and ladders – instead, elevate your room with beautifully designed chessboards and mahjong sets.

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Justice for the so-called ‘spare room’, a place between places for the people you welcome into your home. And it should be welcoming – with the same considered features and attention to detail that you give the rest of your interiors.

Warm touches – such as a Dr. Vranjes Firenze diffuser and Yves Delorme’s latest launches – will ensure the overall mood is anything but spare.

Hall stars

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Your home’s first and last impression should never be an afterthought.

As a transitional space between inside and outside, the hall needs to have it all: practicality (such as a table for discarded keys and a mirror for last-minute touch-ups) as well as personality (a few well-chosen framed photos, for example). Look at it as an opportunity to introduce your taste and aesthetic from the moment you open the door.

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1. Frato Hamptons pedestal tables £2,034 (left) and £1,580; 2. Roche Bobois Merlin mirror £2,560; 3. BoConcept Stockholm table lamp £399; 4. The Rug Company x Kelly Wearstler Channels Indigo Runner 3.05m x 0.84m, £4,868

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Elegant board games, elevated dining solutions and a guest chambre that would put The Ritz to shame bring some often overlooked rooms firmly into the spotlight, writes GRACE CAIN

1. Yves Delorme Royal pillowcase from £69; 2. Savoir Cassie headboard and No.5 Savvy bed £9,842; 3. Yves Delorme Royal duvet cover from £255; 4. Dr. Vranjes Firenze Velvet Saffron diffuser 5L, £874; 5. Reflections Copenhagen trinket tray £499; 6. Riviere soap dispenser, price on request

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1. Royal Selangor Modernist chess set £1,119; 2. Poltrona Frau mahjong set £4,898.40; 3. Smythson playing cards, twin pack £95

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A dining room is rarely just the place where you, well, dine. It’s also somewhere for drinks and discussions, for leisurely lunches, and for lingering over dessert. And one of the biggest furniture trends right now leans comfortably into that philosophy. Lounge-worthy chairs (ideally mismatched, Mad Hatter-style) now have a place at the table, encouraging you to stay seated long after the final course is served.

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3 1. Bugatti Portofino Lady Champagne knife and fork from 24-piece cutlery set £449; 2. Roche Bobois Palatine dining table £11,810; 3. Alessi Itsumo – Yunoki ware side plate £46 for set of four; 4. Cassina Dudet armchair £1,907

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Albert Hall Mansions

South Kensington SW7 On the second floor of a Grade IIlisted building directly overlooking Hyde Park, this spacious four-bedroom apartment comprises two impressive reception rooms with 4m-high ceilings and period detailing, a generous reception hall, a very large kitchen/ dining room, four double bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms, a utility room, a guest cloakroom, storage areas and two balcony terraces. Albert Hall Mansions was built in the late-19thcentury ‘grand’ style that centred around generous proportions and architectural detailing. In a prime position on Kensington Gore, and next to the Royal Albert Hall, it is close to the many amenities of Knightsbridge, South Kensington, Kensington High Street and Kensington Gardens.

Hyde Park Residence Mayfair W1

A rare triplex penthouse with three bedrooms, on the eighth, ninth and 10th floors of one of Mayfair’s most prestigious mansion blocks, has been refurbished and interior-designed to the highest standards, with a brandnew kitchen, two en-suite bathrooms and a guest cloakroom. High-spec features include underfloor heating, air cooling and home automation.

A vast open-plan reception leads onto two private terraces, while the principal bedroom suite (with separate dressing room) also enjoys its own terrace, making a total of more than 800sq ft of outside space. Hyde Park Residence offers 24-hour concierge and security, with underground parking and housekeeping available for an extra charge.

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GUIDE PRICE £10,750,000 TOTAL AREA 3,580sq ft (332.6sq m) SHARE OF FREEHOLD SERVICE CHARGE £44,335 per annum including 24-hour porter, security and a reserve fund contribution of £20,759.22 GROUND RENT Peppercorn EPC RATING D COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT shaun.drummond@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

GUIDE PRICE £10,950,000 TOTAL AREA 2,776sq ft (257.9sq m) LEASEHOLD Approximately 109 years SERVICE CHARGE £47,773 per annum GROUND RENT £200 per annum EPC RATING D COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT adham.hakmi@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7409 9001

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Basil Street Knightsbridge SW3 This four/five-bedroom apartment is situated on the first floor (with lift) of a handsome mansion block – with security and resident porters – just moments’ walk from Harrods. The accommodation includes a reception hall, two interconnecting reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, a large principal bedroom suite, three more double bedrooms and one single bedroom/staff bedroom/study. There are also four bathrooms (including two en-suite), a walk-in bar and plenty of storage. Basil Street is in the heart of Knightsbridge, close to Sloane Street, with world-class boutique shopping, restaurants and hotels within walking distance. Hyde Park, Chelsea and South Kensington are nearby, and there is easy access to central London.

Park Lane Mayfair W1 This beautiful three-bedroom duplex apartment, in one of London’s most prestigious addresses with all Mayfair’s exclusive amenities on the doorstep, has its own private entrance on Park Street. A spacious entrance hall leads into a grand reception room with 3.5m-high ceilings and French doors opening onto a terrace overlooking the private patio. There is also a sun room with direct access to the terrace.

The principal bedroom suite includes a bathroom and dressing room; the other two bedrooms also have en-suite bathrooms. Presented in immaculate condition, the apartment features air cooling, Lutron lighting and a home automation system, while the building, situated directly opposite Hyde Park, has a day porter.

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GUIDE PRICE £5,450,000 TOTAL AREA 2,448sq ft (227.4sq m) SHARE OF FREEHOLD SERVICE CHARGE £29,030 per annum including heating, hot water, lifts, security, resident porter and a reserve fund contribution of £14,040 GROUND RENT Peppercorn EPC RATING D COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT michael.harte@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

GUIDE PRICE £6,500,000 TOTAL AREA 2,897sq ft (269.1sq m) LEASEHOLD Approximately 178 years SERVICE CHARGE £12,000 per annum GROUND RENT Peppercorn EPC RATING C COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT adham.hakmi@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7409 9001

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Halkin Place Belgravia SW1 This very spacious ground-floor threebedroom apartment, in a sought-after portered block, has been refurbished to exacting standards and is presented in a luxurious contemporary style. A large double reception room opens onto a beautifully landscaped private garden terrace. All bedrooms have en-suite shower/bathrooms – the principal suite also has a dressing room – and there is a guest cloakroom. Residents benefit from a large, secure underground parking space, daily porter and security, and can (by application) also access Belgrave Square’s private gardens and tennis courts. Halkin Place is close to Motcomb Street and perfectly located for the stylish boutiques and restaurants of Belgravia, Sloane Street and Knightsbridge, with Harrods only a short walk away.

Lancaster Parkside

TOTAL AREA 1,573sq ft (146.1sq m) LEASEHOLD Approximately 98 years SERVICE CHARGE £10,808 per annum including daily porter, security and underground parking GROUND RENT £750 per annum EPC RATING C COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT reem.dougramaji@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

GUIDE PRICE £5,600,000 TOTAL AREA

Hyde Park W2

2,664sq ft (247.5sq m)

On the fourth floor of an elegant Grade II-listed building, this fourbedroom penthouse apartment has been immaculately refurbished, with an impressive double reception room (with separate dining area) and a principal bedroom that both enjoy views over Hyde Park. The apartment has a TV/media room and a fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room. The principal bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and walk-in dressing room, and there are three more double bedrooms – all with en-suite shower rooms – plus a guest cloakroom. Lancaster Parkside benefits from a day porter, security and direct lift access, with off-street parking also available for residents. Notting Hill and Kensington are in walking distance, and the West End is easily accessible.

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GUIDE PRICE £5,000,000

SERVICE CHARGE £21,131 per annum including porter, building insurance and security GROUND RENT Peppercorn EPC RATING C COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT adham.hakmi@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7409 9001

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The Knightsbridge Apartments

£4,750,000

Knightsbridge SW3

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Knightsbridge SW7

1,038sq ft (96.4sq m)

On the eighth floor of a premier development opposite Hyde Park, this pristine two-bedroom apartment – with air conditioning, polished stone floors, underfloor heating and smart home automation – comprises a generous entrance/dining hall, a spacious reception room opening onto a long balcony, a fully fitted kitchen/ breakfast room, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is also a large underground parking space and two separate storage units, and the development boasts 24-hour concierge and security, valet parking and awardwinning landscaped gardens. Leisure facilities include a 20m swimming pool, a state-of-the-art gym and a spa with treatment rooms, plus there is a private business suite for residents’ use.

SHARE OF FREEHOLD SERVICE CHARGE £35,366 per annum including 24-hour concierge, security, full access to all leisure facilities, car-parking space, two storage units and valet-parking service GROUND RENT Peppercorn EPC RATING B COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT shaun.drummond@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

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Brompton Place This spacious contemporary property, on the ground floor of a discreet gated development, has recently been completely refurbished with a Lutron lighting system, underfloor heating, video entryphone, beautiful wideplank hardwood floorboards and air conditioning. The apartment has three en-suite bedrooms, a private southfacing garden terrace and a large separate storage room. Harrods Court benefits from a full range of concierge services plus 24-hour security and underground parking (in the Harrods Car Park) with valet service. At the end of Brompton Place, it is perfectly located for the area’s world-class amenities, just moments from Harrods, with Chelsea, Sloane Street and South Kensington all a short walk away.

GUIDE PRICE £4,500,000

2,102sq ft (195.3sq m) SHARE OF FREEHOLD SERVICE CHARGE £42,944 per annum including 24-hour concierge and security, underground parking, valet parking service and reserve fund contribution GROUND RENT Peppercorn EPC RATING D COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT michael.harte@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

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The Knightsbridge Apartments

£4,500,000

Knightsbridge SW7

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Knightsbridge SW7

1,285sq ft (120sq m)

This stylish two-bedroom mews house, located in the East Mews of this premier Knightsbridge development, is presented in excellent condition and features air conditioning, hardwood timber flooring, bespoke finishes and a smart home automation system.

The accommodation is centred on a generous reception room with an open-plan fully fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms – one with an ensuite bathroom – and a separate shower room. An underground parking space is also included. The Knightsbridge Apartments boasts impressive reception areas, 24hour concierge and security, valet parking and landscaped gardens.

Amenities include a gymnasium and a health spa with treatment rooms.

SHARE OF FREEHOLD SERVICE CHARGE £41,604 per annum including 24-hour concierge, security, full access to all leisure facilities, underground carparking space and valet-parking service GROUND RENT None EPC RATING C COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT reem.dougramaji@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

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Trevor Square This spacious apartment, on the fifth floor of an exclusive Knightsbridge development in the former Harrods Depository building on Trevor Square, comprises an entrance hall, two bedrooms, a large reception/ dining room with balcony terrace, a fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room, a guest cloakroom and a utility/storage area. A large parking space is available at an additional cost. The luxury development, just moments away from Harrods, provides generously proportioned residences set over six levels. All are finished to the highest specifications, with Poggenpohl kitchens, air conditioning and smart home entertainment systems. There is also 24-hour concierge, a residents’ garden and a full security system.

GUIDE PRICE £4,500,000

1,616sq ft (150.1sq m) LEASEHOLD Approximately 975 years SERVICE CHARGE £29,880 per annum including car-parking charges GROUND RENT £500 per annum EPC RATING C COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT shaun.drummond@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

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The Lansbury Knightsbridge SW3 This generously proportioned twodouble-bedroom duplex apartment (ground and lower ground floors) has been completed to the highest specifications, with air conditioning, underfloor heating, a Crestron smart home automation system, and interior design – including bespoke furnishings – by Finchatton. The ground-floor entrance opens into a large reception and dining area, with a stylish modern kitchen and breakfast bar discreetly located to one side. A wide polished timber staircase leads down to two good-sized bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Located directly opposite Harrods, the apartment is moments away from the world-renowned shops of Brompton Road and Sloane Street and a short walk from the open expanses of Hyde Park.

One Hans Crescent Knightsbridge SW1 Located between Harrods and Sloane Street, this generously proportioned three-bedroom apartment – situated on the fourth floor of a prestigious residential building with 24-hour concierge, security and valet parking – has a large reception/dining room, open-plan kitchen, three double bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Presented in a cool contemporary style, the completely refurbished property includes air conditioning/ comfort cooling. It also comes with a large parking space in the private underground garage. Hans Crescent is perfectly located for the world-class shopping, restaurants and hotels in Knightsbridge, with Chelsea, South Kensington and Hyde Park all within walking distance.

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GUIDE PRICE £3,750,000 TOTAL AREA 1,485sq ft (138sq m) LEASEHOLD Approximately 998 years SERVICE CHARGE £25,570 per annum GROUND RENT £1,500 per annum EPC RATING D COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT michael.harte@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

GUIDE PRICE £4,250,000 TOTAL AREA 1,377sq ft (127.9sq m) LEASEHOLD Approximately 975 years SERVICE CHARGE £27,892 per annum including 24-hour concierge and security, utility charges, underground car park and valet-parking service GROUND RENT £500 per annum EPC RATING B COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT shaun.drummond@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

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Cadogan Gardens Chelsea SW3

This very elegant, bright two-bedroom apartment is located on the first floor of a red-brick period building in the heart of Chelsea’s renowned Cadogan Gardens, moments from the King’s Road and Sloane Square. The accommodation comprises a stylish double reception room with five large windows affording charming views; a fully fitted contemporary kitchen; a spacious hallway; two double bedrooms – including a stunning principal suite with three full-height windows and en-suite bathroom; and an additional shower/bathroom. The property benefits from generous proportions, high ceilings, period details and parquet flooring throughout, and residents also enjoy access to the square’s beautiful private gardens.

Eccleston Mews Belgravia SW1

In a cobbled cul-de-sac off Belgrave Place, this charming mews house – approached through its own private arch – offers an unparalleled blend of privacy and, having been extensively refurbished, luxury. The heart of the home is an open-plan space combining a Poggenpohl kitchen – fully equipped with Miele and Gaggenau appliances – with dining and reception areas.

The principal bedroom suite boasts a walk-in dressing room spacious enough to comfortably accommodate a study area, plus a luxurious en-suite bathroom with ‘his and hers’ sinks. There is a second bedroom (with en-suite shower), a guest cloakroom, a large internal garage and additional mews parking.

Residents also enjoy access to Belgrave Square’s private gardens.

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GUIDE PRICE £3,150,000 TOTAL AREA 1,088sq ft (101.1sq m) SHARE OF FREEHOLD SERVICE CHARGE £6,500 per annum including a caretaker and access to communal gardens GROUND RENT Peppercorn EPC RATING C COUNCIL TAX BAND G CONTACT shaun.drummond@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

GUIDE PRICE £3,200,000 TOTAL AREA 1,234sq ft (114.6sq m) FREEHOLD SERVICE CHARGE £580 per annum GROUND RENT Peppercorn EPC RATING F COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT michael.harte@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

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Walton Street Knightsbridge SW3 Spanning the raised ground and first floors of an impressive stuccofronted period townhouse in the heart of Knightsbridge, just along from Harrods, this stylish three-bedroom property has high ceilings throughout, as well as imposing architectural details including cornices, plasterwork and timber-panelled walls. A double reception room with a large picture window overlooks Walton and Pont Streets; there is a fully fitted modern kitchen; and the principal bedroom (all three are doubles) has an en-suite shower room. There is also a separate bathroom, and a long balcony terrace framed by beautiful ironwork. Walton Street is perfectly positioned for the area’s world-class shopping and restaurants, with Brompton Road and Sloane Street just a short walk away.

Pollen Street Mayfair W1 This contemporary duplex apartment, on the top two floors (with lift) of a period building on a quiet pedestrianised street, has been totally refurbished to provide a perfect pied-àterre in the heart of the city. A spacious reception with open-plan architectdesigned kitchen on the top (fifth) floor opens onto a small terrace; on the floor below, there are two double bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms, and a guest cloakroom. Pollen Street is ideally located in Mayfair, between Hanover Square and Regent Street, perfect for the world-class shopping, restaurants, theatres and nightlife in London’s West End. It is also a short walk away from Marylebone and close to excellent transport connections including Bond Street station for the Elizabeth line.

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GUIDE PRICE £2,500,000 TOTAL AREA 1,087sq ft (101sq m) SHARE OF FREEHOLD SERVICE CHARGE £6,750 per annum GROUND RENT Peppercorn EPC RATING D COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT reem.dougramaji@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

GUIDE PRICE £2,500,000 TOTAL AREA 1,146sq ft (106.5sq m) LEASEHOLD Approximately 970 years SERVICE CHARGE £6,000 per annum GROUND RENT £500 per annum EPC RATING D COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT adham.hakmi@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7409 9001

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Cottesmore Court

The Knightsbridge Apartments

TOTAL AREA

Kensington W8

1,239sq ft (115sq m)

This three-bedroom, three-bathroom lateral apartment, having undergone a complete refurbishment to the highest specifications, is presented in a contemporary style. On the third floor of a mid-century purposebuilt residential block in the heart of Kensington, the accommodation includes a double-aspect reception room with south- and west-facing views over Kelso Place. There is a spacious dining room/second reception room, a fully fitted kitchen with a breakfast bar opening onto the dining room, and three double bedrooms – two with ensuite bathrooms – as well as a separate shower room and a guest cloakroom.

Cottesmore Court is ideally located for the shopping and restaurants of Kensington High Street.

SHARE OF FREEHOLD SERVICE CHARGE £9,447 per annum including 24-hour porter, security, heating and hot water GROUND RENT £50 per annum EPC RATING C COUNCIL TAX BAND G CONTACT reem.dougramaji@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

GUIDE PRICE £2,500,000 TOTAL AREA

Knightsbridge SW7

704sq ft (65.5sq m)

This spacious one-bedroom studio apartment is located on the fifth floor of one of Knightsbridge’s most prestigious residential buildings.

The accommodation has been completely refurbished and designed to the highest specifications, offering the perfect pied-à-terre at one of London’s best addresses, which features reception areas, 24-hour concierge and security, and valet parking. Residents have access to a leisure suite with a gymnasium, swimming pool complex and spa with treatment rooms. There is also an exclusive business suite for residents’ use, and the building is ideally situated – right opposite Hyde Park and just a short walk from Harrods, Brompton Road and Sloane Street.

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GUIDE PRICE £2,450,000

SERVICE CHARGE £9,446 per annum including 24hour concierge and security, and full access to all leisure facilities GROUND RENT Peppercorn EPC RATING C COUNCIL TAX BAND G CONTACT reem.dougramaji@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

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Pont Street Knightsbridge SW1 A spacious one-bedroom (plus study) property, presented in a contemporary style, is situated on the first floor of a red-brick period building at an exclusive Knightsbridge address. The large reception room includes doubleheight ceilings plus a beautiful floorto-ceiling bay window with access to a small balcony. There is a modern openplan fully fitted kitchen, a bedroom with dressing room and en-suite bathroom, and, on the mezzanine level, a second sitting area and en-suite study/bedroom with dressing room. The property, a few moments’ walk from Harrods, is perfectly located for the boutique shops, cafés and restaurants of Walton Street, Beauchamp Place and Sloane Street, with South Kensington and Hyde Park also within easy walking distance.

Millbank Westminster SW1 This chic two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment, on the raised ground floor of a new development in the heart of Westminster, has its own private entrance and a spacious reception room overlooking the courtyard garden.

Features include air conditioning, a smart home system and hardwood timber floors. The Millbank Quarter apartments – in a prime location on the Thames opposite Victoria Tower Gardens, less than 10 minutes’ walk from Westminster Underground station – are set partly within a Grade II-listed building and partly within a new-build section. Amenities include 24-hour concierge and security, swimming pool, spa, gym and residents-only cinema.

Underground parking is available by separate negotiation.

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GUIDE PRICE £1,980,000 TOTAL AREA 1,219sq ft (113.2sq m) LEASEHOLD Approximately 164 years SERVICE CHARGE £5,108 per annum GROUND RENT £100 per annum EPC RATING E COUNCIL TAX BAND G CONTACT reem.dougramaji@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

GUIDE PRICE £2,400,000 TOTAL AREA 1,124sq ft (104.4sq m) LEASEHOLD Approximately 996 years SERVICE CHARGE £9,400 per annum GROUND RENT £750 per annum EPC RATING B COUNCIL TAX BAND G CONTACT adham.hakmi@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7409 9001

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The Lancasters Lancaster Gate W2 This newly renovated one-bedroom apartment – with private entrance – is set within a highly sought-after Grade II-listed stucco-fronted development facing Hyde Park. The accommodation comprises a reception room with high ceilings, a separate fully fitted kitchen and a generous principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The property is finished to the highest specifications, with air cooling and architect-designed kitchen and bathrooms. Amenities include a swimming pool, spa facilities, landscaped gardens, concierge and 24-hour security. The apartment comes with an underground parking space, and Lancaster Gate is ideally placed for both the West End and for Paddington station (Heathrow Express and the Elizabeth line).

Beaufort Gardens Knightsbridge SW3 Located in a handsome stucco-fronted building on an exceptionally quiet culde-sac with ample on-street parking (residents are eligible for a Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea parking permit), this contemporary apartment comprises a bright, spacious reception room with a large bay window, two double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a fully fitted kitchen leading to a utility room/wine cellar, a guest cloakroom and a private patio. Beaufort Gardens is moments away from Harrods and the world-class amenities that Knightsbridge has to offer, and within easy walking distance of Sloane Street, South Kensington and Hyde Park. Given its wonderful location, it would make an ideal pied-àterre or an excellent rental investment.

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GUIDE PRICE £1,150,000 TOTAL AREA 626sq ft (58.2sq m) LEASEHOLD Approximately 985 years SERVICE CHARGE £19,884 per annum GROUND RENT Peppercorn EPC RATING D COUNCIL TAX BAND E CONTACT adham.hakmi@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7409 9001

GUIDE PRICE £1,550,000 TOTAL AREA 1,086sq ft (100.9sq m) SHARE OF FREEHOLD SERVICE CHARGE Approximately £3,685 per annum GROUND RENT Peppercorn EPC RATING D COUNCIL TAX BAND G CONTACT michael.harte@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

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Prepare to be dazzled

A pair of stalls seats in the Royal Albert Hall South Kensington SW7

GUIDE PRICE

ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION CHARGE

£325,000

Approximately £958 per seat per annum

LEASEHOLD

CONTACT

Approximately 842 years

shaun.drummond@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

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Photography Alex Upton

This pair of stalls seats in the world’s most prestigious concert hall are superbly located in Row 2 in Stalls J, offering excellent views of the main stage and auditorium. The seats are on the southeastern side of the auditorium, conveniently situated near the Royal Albert Hall’s numerous bars and restaurants, and easily accessible from the main entrance lobby.

Stalls seat holders are entitled to their seats for all ‘Ordinary lettings’ – approximately two-thirds of the performances at the Royal Albert Hall in any 12-month period. For any of these events for which seat holders do not use their tickets, the Hall operates a Ticket Return Scheme. By acquiring a stalls seat, the holder automatically becomes a Member of the Corporation of the Hall of Arts and Sciences, the body established by Royal Charter to hold the Hall in trust for the nation.

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Wellington Court Knightsbridge SW7 A rare rental opportunity, this unique lateral eight-bedroom apartment is situated in a prestigious portered building (with lift) in the heart of Knightsbridge, close to Harrods and with magnificent views over Hyde Park. The property features a spacious principal bedroom with ‘his and hers’ bathrooms, a dressing room, and a balcony overlooking the park.

Additionally, there is a home office, two reception areas catering to both formal and informal living, and staff quarters.

Wellington Court is close to the worldclass restaurants, shops and amenities on Sloane Street and Brompton Road, and has good transport links – Knightsbridge Underground station (Piccadilly line) is close by and there are several bus routes into the West End.

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PRICE £12,500 per week/£54,167 per calendar month plus property fees*; deposit £75,000 *harrodsestates.com/tenants TOTAL AREA 4,665sq ft (433.4sq m) EPC RATING C COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT sofien.scappini@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

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Kensington Gardens Square Bayswater W2

Occupying the top floor, this lateral penthouse apartment close to Hyde Park, in a development completed in 2021, offers luxurious living, with direct lift access, air cooling and 24hour concierge. The open-plan tripleaspect reception, with living, kitchen, dining and study areas, opens onto a garden room with a terrace overlooking the square, and there is 748sq ft of additional entertaining space on a private rooftop terrace. The principal suite has a dressing room and spacious en-suite with ‘his and hers’ washbasins, a shower and a freestanding bath.

The guest suite has its own balcony, en-suite bathroom and dressing room; a third bedroom also has a private balcony; and there are two secure underground parking spaces.

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PRICE £9,400 per week/£40,733 per calendar month plus property fees*; deposit £56,400 *harrodsestates.com/tenants TOTAL AREA 2,637sq ft (245sq m) EPC RATING B COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT christopher.janson@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7409 9001

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Campden Hill Road

PRICE

Kensington W8

fees*; deposit £19,380

This very spacious four-bedroom lateral apartment is located on the second floor (with lift) of a highly regarded Edwardian mansion block in this very desirable area of Kensington, just a few moments’ walk from Holland Park. The accommodation is presented in excellent order, with high ceilings throughout, and comprises a spacious reception hall, a large drawing room opening onto a charming west-facing balcony/terrace, a family kitchen/ breakfast room, four double bedrooms with two en-suite bathrooms, a further shower room, a guest cloakroom and a study/fifth bedroom. There is 24-hour porterage and security, plus a small private car park (operating on a first-come, first-served basis).

The Knightsbridge Apartments

PRICE

Knightsbridge SW7

*harrodsestates.com/tenants

Rarely available in this prestigious development is a four-bedroom lateral apartment offering amazing views towards Harrods and over the rooftops to the London Eye. There is a spacious principal en-suite bedroom with builtin storage, two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, and a fourth double bedroom (currently an office, but easily transformable). The apartment includes two balconies; has floor-toceiling windows so benefits from an abundance of natural light; and has top-of-the-range comfort cooling.

The property comes with a secure parking space (including an electrical point) and a storage unit, while the building boasts superb leisure facilities (including pool, spa and gym) plus 24-hour concierge and security.

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£3,230 per week/£14,000 per calendar month (includes heating/ hot water charges) plus property *harrodsestates.com/tenants TOTAL AREA 2,487sq ft (231sq m) EPC RATING C COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT gianluca.avanzato@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

£8,000 per week/£34,667 per calendar month plus property fees*; deposit £48,000

2,603sq ft (241.8sq m) EPC RATING C COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT sofien.scappini@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

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Cadogan Square

PRICE £6,923 per week/£30,000 per

Knightsbridge SW1

calendar month plus property

Offering a rare rental opportunity, this beautiful lateral apartment is set over the second floor (with lift) of a red-brick mansion block with live-in caretaker.

The property, with views over both Cadogan Square and Cadogan Place, benefits from high ceilings throughout.

A spacious reception room flows through to the adjoining dining room, perfect for entertaining, with ample natural light and balcony access. There is an elegant principal bedroom suite, three more double en-suite bedrooms and a separate guest cloakroom. The air-conditioned apartment has access to the garden square (and, by separate arrangement, its tennis court). It is ideally located for Sloane Street’s world-class shopping, and Sloane Square Tube is a short walk away.

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fees*; deposit £41,538

TOTAL AREA 2,537sq ft (235.7sq m) EPC RATING D COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT sofien.scappini@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

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Princes Gate

PRICE From £6,500 per week/£28,167

Knightsbridge SW7

per calendar month plus property

Two exceptional apartments – a fivebedroom triplex and a four-bedroom penthouse – are available in the heart of South Kensington, within walking distance of the wide green spaces of Hyde Park. The apartments (both with short-let or long-let options) have been completely refurbished and interiordesigned to the highest of standards, and provide a wealth of entertaining space. The triplex apartment has a spectacular double reception room with wonderfully high ceilings, coupled with more casual areas and terraces.

The penthouse boasts a spacious outdoor area ideal for alfresco dining, providing the perfect setting for both relaxing and hosting. There is comfort cooling throughout, and the building also has a caretaker for added security.

*harrodsestates.com/tenants

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fees*; deposits from £39,000

TOTAL AREA From 3,300sq ft (306.6sq m) to 7,187sq ft (667.7sq m) EPC RATINGS C COUNCIL TAX BANDS H CONTACT sofien.scappini@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

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Montpelier Square

PRICE

Knightsbridge SW7

*harrodsestates.com/tenants

Occupying a prime south-facing spot overlooking one of London’s premier garden squares, this period townhouse – totally refurbished and interiordesigned, including air conditioning – is arranged over six floors (with lift).

The lower ground, ground and first floors are dedicated to three reception/ entertaining areas, all accessing either the double-height glazed atrium or the spacious terrace. The principal bedroom suite (with separate dressing room) occupies the second floor; four other double bedrooms span the top two floors; and there is a sixth bedroom suite on the lower ground floor, ideal as a staff bedroom. In the heart of Knightsbridge, the property is ideally located, just moments from Brompton Road, Harrods and Hyde Park.

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£6,500 per week/£28,167 per calendar month plus property fees*; deposit £39,000

4,247sq ft (394.6sq m) EPC RATING D COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT sofien.scappini@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

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Harrods Court Knightsbridge SW3 This beautiful ground-floor interiordesigned apartment, in an exclusive gated development, is available immediately on a long-term let on a furnished basis (unfurnished by separate negotiation). A spacious reception room leads to a kitchen and dining room. It has two bedrooms, including a principal suite with large walk-in wardrobe; both bedrooms, plus the reception room, have doors opening onto the large private terrace.

The apartment comes with 24-hour concierge and an underground parking space. Just steps away from Harrods and the luxury boutiques of Brompton Road, it is perfectly located for the area’s Michelin-starred restaurants and exclusive private members’ clubs, with Hyde Park and the gardens of Holland Park just a short stroll away.

Park Towers Mayfair W1 This lateral four-bedroom apartment – available furnished, with luxurious interior design by Harrods and air cooling – is set on the seventh floor (with lift) of a portered block in Mayfair. A light-filled open-plan living room/kitchen is styled with Fendi furniture and light fittings, while all the bedrooms are en-suite with built-in wardrobes. Park Towers offers 24-hour concierge and security, and is just a few minutes’ walk from the open spaces of Hyde Park and Green Park.

It is also well placed for the fashionable shops and restaurants of Mayfair, and is close to two Underground stations – Hyde Park Corner (Piccadilly line) and Green Park (Piccadilly, Victoria and Jubilee lines).

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PRICE £2,500 per week/£10,833 per calendar month plus property fees*; deposit £15,000 *harrodsestates.com/tenants TOTAL AREA 1,902sq ft (176.7sq m) EPC RATING D COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT sarah.mcintyre@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

PRICE £2,300 per week/£9,967 per calendar month plus property fees*; deposit £13,800 *harrodsestates.com/tenants TOTAL AREA 1,942sq ft (180.4sq m) EPC RATING C COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT christopher.janson@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7409 9001

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High Street Kensington Kensington W14

This newly decorated southwest-facing one-bedroom apartment is in a soughtafter development (with lift and 24hour concierge) in Kensington. Set on the second floor – with views over the communal gardens – it comprises a double bedroom and fitted storage, a large bathroom including a bathtub with TV, a separate large storage cupboard, an open-plan kitchen, and a living room with private balcony (which runs the width of the bedroom).

The property, which comes with an underground parking space, is close to many shops and local amenities, and is just a short walk from Kensington Olympia station. The exclusive development includes a gym, swimming pool, spa, cinema room and business centre.

The Corniche

£750 per week/£3,250 per calendar month plus property fees*; deposit £4,500 *harrodsestates.com/tenants TOTAL AREA 519sq ft (48.2sq m) EPC RATING B COUNCIL TAX BAND F CONTACT sofien.scappini@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7225 6506

PRICE £1,695 per week/£7,356 per

Albert Embankment SE1

calendar month plus property

On the second floor of a highly soughtafter development, this exceptional new-build apartment (with lift) features a wide balcony with views over the Thames. The spacious principal bedroom suite comprises a separate dressing area, an en-suite bathroom and a balcony. There is a second double bedroom, also with en-suite bathroom; a third double bedroom; a separate bathroom; and an open-plan kitchen and living room with direct river views. The Corniche development includes a swimming pool, a gym, a residents’ lounge and bar, and 24-hour concierge. Vauxhall station is just a short walk away for Underground (Victoria line) and mainline rail services.

*harrodsestates.com/tenants

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PRICE

fees*; deposit £10,170

TOTAL AREA 1,619sq ft (150.4sq m) EPC RATING B COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT christopher.janson@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7409 9001

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Park House Apartments

PRICE

Mayfair W1

*harrodsestates.com/tenants

A selection of one-, two- and threebedroom apartments are located within a landmark building of extraordinary proportions and luxurious aesthetics on the corner of North Row and Oxford Street in central London. All showcase a meticulous attention to detail and the highest-spec finishes in a warm and contemporary style. Each of the 39 apartments has a unique layout and all are furnished individually, with contemporary designs complemented by traditional one-off pieces. In addition, all feature the latest in smart home technology, with fully integrated Crestron and high-spec AV systems, as well as comfort cooling. The building has 24-hour concierge, and secure allocated parking is available for some of the apartments.

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From £1,400 per week/£6,067 per calendar month plus property fees*; deposits from £8,400

TOTAL AREA From 804sq ft (74.7sq m) to 2,902sq ft (269.6sq m) EPC RATINGS B COUNCIL TAX BANDS G/H CONTACT christopher.janson@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7409 9001

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NEW DEVELOPMENTS

A little detail makes a big difference

RAISING THE BAR The notion of home is ever-evolving – and now, invariably, extends to five-star service. From elegant stucco-fronted conversions nestled in Belgravia to spectacular residences in the UAE, we have a collection of luxury properties where every expectation is met…

NEW DEVELOPMENTS

Coombe Hill Estate

Kingston upon Thames KT2 On the highly desirable Coombe Hill Estate, two new-build houses are available, on private roads with security gates. Fully air-conditioned, the properties offer space for formal and informal entertaining alongside ample family accommodation, with either seven or nine bedrooms. Each house includes an indoor swimming pool, a media room and a gym, and there is also separate staff accommodation and garaging. The properties, adjacent to Coombe Hill Golf Club, are walking distance from the ancient woodlands and wide-open spaces of Richmond Park. Kingston upon Thames and Richmond are a short drive away, while Heathrow and Gatwick airports are easily accessible via the M25 motorway.

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GUIDE PRICE From £8,950,000 TOTAL AREA 12,476sq ft (1,159.1sq m) to 13,010sq ft (1,208.7sq m) FREEHOLD SERVICE CHARGE From £600 per annum EPC RATINGS C COUNCIL TAX BANDS H CONTACT simon.barry@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7409 9001

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NEW DEVELOPMENTS

Battersea Power Station Battersea SW11

At the very top of the Power Station on Boiler House Square, this spacious duplex dual-aspect sky villa has stylish and elegant interiors, flooded with light from floor-to-ceiling glass windows and the double-height atrium. A private patio, balcony and roof terrace afford spectacular 360-degree views of London’s skyline and the River Thames, and residents have access to a 1,500sq-ft health and fitness spa – complete with 20m pool, steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi, fully equipped gym and treatment rooms – plus 24/7 concierge service and beautifully designed gardens. There is also a 5,000sq-ft private residents’ club featuring a bar, dining rooms, a cinema and a library.

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GUIDE PRICE £8,750,000 TOTAL AREA 2,841sq ft (263.9sq m); terraces 1,850sq ft (171.9sq m) LEASEHOLD Approximately 999 years SERVICE CHARGE £43,750 per annum GROUND RENT Peppercorn EPC RATING B COUNCIL TAX BAND H CONTACT simon.barry@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7409 9001

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NEW DEVELOPMENTS

Cipriani Residences

GUIDE PRICE

Brickell, Miami

From 1,400sq ft (130sq m)

Located in the vibrant neighbourhood of Brickell, Cipriani Residences Miami epitomises the timeless Italian spirit, style and service for which the brand is revered. Residents benefit from the signature standards that were first established at Harry’s Bar in Venice in 1931 and then perfected over four generations. The collection of 397 residences, including exceptional penthouses with private pools, occupies an elegant 80-storey tower with a curved cascading-glass façade. Those living there enjoy sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, the Brickell skyline and Coconut Grove, resident-only dining services and 24-hour staff trained by Cipriani.

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From £2,950,000 TOTAL AREA to 4,000sq ft (372sq m) TENURE Condominium SERVICE CHARGE $17 per sq ft CONTACT simon.barry@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7409 9001

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NEW DEVELOPMENTS

Waldorf Astoria Residences Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

With its breathtaking architecture, elegant service and unparalleled facilities, Waldorf Astoria Residences Ras Al Khaimah is poised to become the northernmost emirate’s most prestigious beach-front address. The development comprises a limited edition of just 38 exclusive residences (each with either two, three, four or five bedrooms), penthouses and sky palaces, all with access to pristine beaches. With a host of exclusive residents’ amenities in addition to the hotel amenities, the development offers an unparalleled living experience. All the properties boast palatial interiors and unrestricted views of the Arabian Gulf, and the Residences are ideally placed for the region’s first integrated gaming resort, Wynn Al Marjan Island.

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GUIDE PRICE From $2,300,000 TOTAL AREA From approximately 2,000sq ft (185.8sq m) FREEHOLD SERVICE CHARGE $12.50 per sq ft CONTACT simon.barry@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7409 9001

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NEW DEVELOPMENTS

31–33 Chesham Street Belgravia SW1

One of only a handful of new developments in the SW1 postcode, 31–33 Chesham Street comprises six apartments behind a quintessential Belgravia white stucco façade. There are two lateral apartments still available (each with direct lift access) featuring three bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms plus a guest cloakroom.

The majority of the apartments have outside terraces and balconies, as well as the option of a separate kitchen.

And there are two duplex apartments offering generous entertaining space for families and guests, along with additional separate storage.

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GUIDE PRICE From £7,150,000 TOTAL AREA From 1,760sq ft (164sq m) to 2,645sq ft (245.7sq m) SHARE OF FREEHOLD SERVICE CHARGE £6.50 per sq ft GROUND RENT Peppercorn EPC RATINGS B/C COUNCIL TAX BANDS H CONTACT simon.barry@harrodsestates.com +44 (0)20 7409 9001