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This isn’t an email address it’s an invitation The Web is brilliant for a broad search, but there’s no substitute for personal and informed local knowledge; particularly with such a large number of properties in the most sought after areas never making it to the open market.

As Agents that have worked in the Royal Borough and SW1 since 1965 we’ve built up unrivalled connections and local knowledge we’d be delighted to share with you – so call us and pop in for a coffee.

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he appearance of one of London’s most fashionable streets has changed very little in the last century. But the traders and amenities of Walton Street, running from the back of Harrods to the meeting of Draycott Avenue and Brompton Road, have altered considerably, and it has become a destination for fashion-conscious shoppers seeking goods for their homes, their families and their appetites.

In Victorian times, it was a bustling belt serving residents of the new homes of Kensington and Chelsea, with two dairies, a butcher, baker, grocer, undertaker, haberdasher, watchmaker and coffee rooms.

But Walton Street had not always been filled with busy footfalls and the clattering of horses’ hooves.

Originally known as June Street, its current name comes from George Walton

Onslow, a trustee of Smith’s Charity Estate, which owned land on the road. But the site had been a grazing pasture before becoming a market garden, and then, in 1840, an exclusive cricket ground and skating rink.

Walton Place, at the north end, was the first part of the street to be laid out on the grounds. St. Saviour’s Church was one of the earliest buildings, soon followed by twin terraces of nine houses, which remain almost unchanged since completion in 1844. The rest of the street was constructed in 1847, its stucco-fronted, modestly embellished buildings in marked contrast to the grandiose Queen Anne style of adjoining Pont Street, built three decades later. P.G. Wodehouse lived on the former, the formidable Aunt Agatha he created on the latter.

While business burgeoned on Walton Street, it was not until the 1960s – after surviving wartime bombing – that further

significant development took place, with 36 houses appearing on the north side. The Queen visited Home Decorating and by the 1970s the street was establishing itself as the homemakers’ haven we recognise today, with a slew of specialist shops counting the Prince and Princess of Wales among their clients. Smart restaurants began to bloom too, despite Walton’s being bombed by the IRA in 1975, and Ma Cuisine received a Michelin star the same year.

Today, the street’s boutiques, galleries, restaurants and bars attract locals as well as visitors from the rest of the capital, the country and the world. But 85% of the properties are still residential; although many of the residences are smaller flats, the average property price is over £2M, and in 2015 a house on Walton Street sold for £7.2M. A colourful past, a prodigious present, a promising future. Welcome to Walton Street.  3

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LAURENCE COSTE

TABLA

109 Walton Street / 020 7584 8860 laurence-coste.com

arisian jewellery designer Laurence Coste’s London boutique has become a trendy destination for stylish women around the globe. Bespoke yet affordable, her unique couture creations are perfect for all occasions, ranging from dinner

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parties and weddings to casual soirées with friends. Her jewellery collections feature numerous materials and stones to create one-off designs that express each woman’s creativity and individuality.

The chic designer is regularly at hand to personally advise her clients on what suits best.

107 Walton Street / 020 7589 6457 houseoftabla.com he Tabla ethos is simple: timeless, luxury fashion crafted by artisans of India.

Each garment tells a story and reflects the beautiful Indian culture it’s inspired by, with craftsmanship as traditional as the fabrics themselves. With pops of colour and

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hand embroidery, every piece has a unique charm and vibrant individuality. Having lived on Walton Street during her university studies, company founder Tania Mohan still felt a connection with this historic street long after returning to Hong Kong where Tabla Limited first started.

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ROBERT CLERGERIE

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180 Walton Street / 020 8127 6580 robertclergerie.com

aster shoemaker Robert Clergerie is a French heritage brand with roots dating back to 1895. It is celebrated for its innovative designs and unique interpretations of classics for the modern, discerning audacious shoe lover.

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Today under the creative direction of Roland Mouret, it is renowned for its iconic looks – brogues, architectural shapes and forms, strong heels and blocks and mix of materials, articulated wood and signature raffia – all with a contemporary French fashion flair.

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elissa Odabash is the ultimate luxury holiday lifestyle brand. Her exotic, glamorous and sensual designs are must-haves for the distinguished global traveller.

As a former swimwear model who lived and worked in Italy, Melissa has a finely tuned sense of what

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women want from their swimwear: beautifully designed pieces, with timeless style and cut from superior fabrics designed to suit every body type. From her iconic zebra-print bikini to her elegant kaftans and stunning, timeless evening dresses, Melissa is setting the pace in luxury holiday fashion.

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RYS HAIR & BEAUTY

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174 Walton Street / 020 7581 4355

azelli House offers a rich, allencompassing lifestyle that holds performance-led skincare in its heart, and a culture of discovery, creativity and human interaction in its spirit. Gazelli House Facial and Body

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treatments offer a synergy of advanced technology, hands-on technique and powerful formulations to deliver immediate and long-lasting results. Quote ABSOLUTELY to receive a complimentary tea with every initial Prescriptive Treatment booking. bookings@gazelli.co.uk

176 Walton Street / 020 7100 0724

YS Hair and Beauty is high end boutique salon offering 360 degrees of beauty services under one roof. From some of the best colourists and hair stylists around, to famous reflexologists, semipermanent make up artists and nail technicians, RYS has it all.

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One wonderful feature of the salon is the al-fresco garden where customers can enjoy a glass of champagne, while having their hair done. Since opening in 2013, RYS has built relationships with neighbouring businesses, allowing loyal clients to benefit from frequent collaborations.

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178 Walton Street / 020 3617 9437

A boutique casual clothing company, with a style of low maintenance high fashion that emphasises elegance and comfort, pairing sophistication with simplicity, James Perse’s designs have been influenced by warm West Coast indoor-outdoor living and the casual clothing that’s inspired by it.

With a reputation for skincare excellence, this modern and luxurious salon offers a range of treatments to suit your individual needs, as their highly trained and knowledgeable staff will evaluate your skin. Valmont products are used in the therapy rooms, and can also be purchased for use at home.

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They are most well known for their signature fragrances and skincare products that are still handmade in Florence today, where the company was founded back in 1612. Filled with sweetly scented pots and potions and decorated with ornate interiors, this is one a select few boutique shops open outside of Italy.

A luxury boutique specialising in cashmere clothing and cool accessories for women to suit all occasions. Their unique collections include items of designer wear from the likes of Missoni, Avant Toi, Fabiana Filippi, and a funky selection of eyewear from See Concept.

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Mario Paggetti’s Walton Street restaurant continues the legacy of the London Italian, as he reveals to Absolutely

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adonna mia,’ muttered Mario Paggetti.

It was 1965, a couple of years since Mario came to Britain to learn English after catering school in Florence. He was working for £20 per week in a Bournemouth hotel – twice what he had earnt in Nottingham – when he first heard of La Trattoria Terrazza, the Soho restaurant making a name for itself. His Neopolitan colleague had told him he was too quick for Bournemouth, and that waiters at La Terrazza made £80. So they caught a train to London to ask for a job.

That the manager was from the same corner of Tuscany was a colpa di fortuna.

‘You start tomorrow or you don’t start at all’. Mario was caught off guard, but it was worth ignoring his week’s notice and his lack of accommodation in London, for it set his course to become the Godfather of Italian cuisine in Knightsbridge.

At a time when smart London establishments knelt at the altar of

French cooking and followed its strict and often complex commandments, La Terrazza was doing things differently.

It opened after Franco Lagattolla and Mario Cassandro met in the early 50s, hankering after the food of their homeland and recognising that London had a surplus of highly skilled staff, in Britain for the same reason as Mario Paggetti. With this supply, Cassandro’s legendary people skills and Lagatolla’s kitchen oversight, the restaurant was soon attracting artists, Hollywood stars, showbiz correspondents and royalty.

Part of that service was that waiters would take the bullet for diners when it came to cutting into the Pollo Sorpresa – the Italian equivalent of Chicken Kiev.

So it was that the young Mario found himself accidentally jetting hot, garlicky oil all over the ‘beautiful jacket’ of Bruce Forsyth. Almost in tears, Mario began wiping, certain his job was over. The TV

star was a little perturbed, but said, ‘Don’t worry. I’ve got two more like this at home.’ And so Mario’s life at La Terrazza continued.

Soon customers were asking to sit in ‘the ginger waiter’s station’. But it was here he learnt his craft as a proprietor, watching Lagattolla and Cassandro ‘like a hawk’. Noting how assiduous the former was with food standards and how welcome the latter made his guests feel, Mario felt growing confidence: ‘It was not if I will make it but when.’ Trattorias began spreading across London, almost exclusively at the hands of former employees or associates of La Terrazza using the same irresistible formula. Almost every well-known Italian restaurant in the city was spawned by it, and TV chefs like Antonio Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo are the tip of iceberg when it comes to the Terrazza mafia.

Mario has been involved in several of these restaurants, and over 35 years has opened six much-loved ones of his own.

Scalini, opened on Walton Street in 1988, is every bit the traditional, welcoming trattoria. Service, food and décor owe much to Mario’s experiences in Soho. He and Valerio Calzolari, his partner and another colleague from La Terrazza, still help to manage Scalini today. Assisting General Manager Michel Lengui, the affable 79-year-old Mario’s knowledge and tales delight customers five days a week.

And yes, in a reflection of Scalini itself, they do serve Pollo Sorpresa, only under a more romantic name.  1-3 Walton Street / 020 7225 2301 scalinilondon.co.uk

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Enjoy cocktails for two in the bar 3-Course dinner for two in Michelin starred Outlaw’s at The Capital including a bottle of Levin Wine from their award-winning vineyard in the Loire Valley.

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CHELSEA TEXTILES

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13 Walton Street / 020 7584 5544

Mona Perlhagen started the company in 1990 in order to recreate antique embroidered fabric of the same quality as those of the 17th and 18th centuries. While firmly rooted in the past, pieces have been carefully adapted to complement the more understated interiors of the 21st century.

103 & 130 Walton Street / 020 7052 9333

The place to go for a great meal, good music and a fun and friendly atmosphere. With a Mediterranean menu that has plenty to choose from, the delicious food here comes served in generous portions but never falters on quality. Across the road is Cafe Zefi, offering fresh and filling lunchtime bites.

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111-113 Walton Street / 0207 581 0123

An intimate, contemporary bar with an renowned drinks menu, including their best-selling ‘Total Eclipse’ watermelon cocktail and the world-famous ‘Crack Baby’ shot invented by the founders over a decade ago. This venue is perfect for either a quick after work drink or a fun night out with friends.

19 Walton Street / 020 7581 2233

Since 1973, this family-run business has been providing high quality products with top levels of service - so that you always receive a superior installation on time and on budget. With some of the best flooring experts in the business, customer satisfaction always guaranteed.

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117-119 Walton Street / 020 7589 2155

160 Walton Street / 020 7584 3223

A smart boutique offering high-end furnishings, designer homeware and luxe objets d’art. Their focus is on British craftsmanship and hand-made products that bring true value alongside bespoke designs tailored to each project, which keep Katharine Pooley’s loyal client base returning again and again.

Dubbed one of London’s best kept shoe-secrets, this British shop only sources the best women’s footwear from Italy. Collections include both day and evening wear, with a wide selection of heels, sandals, boots and loafers. They specialise in comfort and style, so you never need to compromise one for the other.

BLUE ALMONDS 164 Walton Street / 020 7584 8038 b l u e a l m o n d s .c o .u k

HOMARGE GALLERY 166 Walton Street / 020 7584 8783 t h e h o m a r ge ga l l e r y.c o m

The gallery solely represents the works of worldwide acclaimed artist Stephen Cawston, whose work is collected avidly worldwide. Over the last 15 years he has built up a very impressive following, with serious art collectors seeing his unique and original oil paintings as great investments.

One of the leading providers of baby furniture, this bespoke business also sells children’s clothing, accessories and personalised gifts. The boutique is under the creative guidance of Izabela Minkiewicz and her team who work to interpret their clients’ vision, and is a favourite of Kate Middleton and Tamara Eccleston.

ENTERPRISE PUB 35 Walton Street / 020 7584 3148 t h e e n t e r p r i s e .c o .u k

A beautiful old Victorian pub with a wonderful warm and cosy atmosphere in the winter but is light and airy in the summer, complete with beer garden. The restaurant has a delicious menu, and even though the bar is busy and lively, it is very rare that you have to wait very long for a drink.

TOTOS

Walton House / 020 7589 2062 t o t o s re s t a u r a n t .c o m Authentic Italian cuisine offering a focus on provenance and flavour, using only the freshest ingredients.

Named after the legendary Italian actor ‘Totò’, the Italian restaurant also features an intimate mezzanine and a bar to enjoy with friends or after work drinks, serving classic and contemporary cocktails.

JEROBOAMS

56 Walton Street / 020 7589 2020 j e r o b o a m s .c o .u k With the largest selection of fine clarets and Burgundies of all the Jeroboams shops, the famous ‘Wall of Bordeaux’ here is worth a visit alone. The friendly team will happily take you through some of their favourite wines and their intimate tasting cellar is available for functions and tasting evenings.

JAKS BAR & SHOP 87 - 89 Walton Street / 020 7589 8558 j a k s w a l t o n s t re e t .c o m

A laid-back, popular bar with comfortable seating and vintage decor that always has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The menu of mouth-watering mediterranean dishes are made from local organic produce, that are complemented by a huge selection of cocktails and fun, lively music.

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NURSERY WINDOW 83 Walton Street / 020 7581 3358 n u r s e r y w i n d o w.c o .u k This cute, nursery-style boutique sells a wide range of luxury baby products including cribs, furniture, clothing and a comprehensive range of gifts for babies and children.

They have their own range of exclusive fabric designs that are sold by the metre, so you can also customise your baby’s room.

VAN PETERSON 156 Walton Street / 020 7584 1101 v a n p e t e rs o n .c o m

inda and Eric Van Peterson started trading in Walton Street in 1981. In the beginning they sold art nouveau art deco ceramics, furniture, and jewellery. In 1984 they designed a tiny collection of earrings. There was a great response and it was the

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start of a design career that has lasted over 30 years. Van Peterson jewellery has appeared in newspapers and magazines including Vogue and Elle. Their customer list includes Charlie Watts, Judi Dench, Cara Delevingne, Victoria Beckham, Prince Harry and many more.

STEPHANIE HOPPEN 17 Walton Street / 020 7589 3678 s t e p h a n i e h o p p e n .c o m

Exhibiting contemporary artists and photographers from UK, Europe, America, Asia, Australia and South Africa, Stephanie Hoppen has a refreshingly practical approach to art. Her shows are intriguing, dramatic and exciting, and the gallery has become a destination for avid art buyers.

NINA CAMPBELL

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This store is known among its fans as a treasure trove of home accessories and an Aladdin’s cave of gifts. Here you can find all the Nina Campbell interior design accessories and many other products such as cashmere blankets, glassware, stationery, table linen and lighting.

ANDIPA GALLERY 162 Walton Street / 020 7589 2371 a n d i p a .c o m

s the leading international dealer in modern and contemporary art, Andipa has called Walton Street home since 1967. They are among London’s most established commercial galleries with a large and ever-changing collection of

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wholly-owned artworks. Founded by Maria Andipa, who began selling Greek and Russian icons, the gallery has since expanded into one of London’s leading modern and contemporary fine art dealers, growing and maturing alongside the people and businesses that make Walton Street unique and authentic.

WALTON FINE ARTS 154 Walton Street / 020 7581 2332 w a l t o n f i n e a r t s .c o m

A contemporary gallery specialising in modern, contemporary, Pop and street art with an impressive celebrity client base. They deal in a variety of original paintings, lithographs, fine art prints and sculptures by international artists including Bacon, Banksy, Lichtenstein, Picasso and Warhol.

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PERCY BASS

184 Walton Street / 020 7589 4853 p e rc y b a s s .c o m Catering to clients who have everything and want something different, Percy Bass can make up almost anything; wedding invitation trays, tissue boxes, placemats, and many other personalised products.

They also specialise in top quality upholstery, curtain making, building work and furniture repairs.

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A purveyor of unique interior fabrics and accessories De le Cuona is particularly loved for its washed linen, fine cashmere and signature wool paisley. Their range of accessories includes cushions, throws and occasional furniture.

The team also offer a bespoke design and make up service.

MONOGRAMMED 168-170 Walton Street / 020 7589 4033 m o n o g r a m m e d l i n e n s h o p .c o m

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stablished in 1884, this family run business specialise in antique and traditionally designed jewellery together with modern and antique silver. They showcase an excellent and varied collection of fine goods, from their illustrious silver and enamel animal

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ornaments to their ever-popular and expertly hand crafted copper wheel engraved crystal glassware.

In addition, the highly experienced team also provide a comprehensive range of services including repairs, seal engraving, pearl-stringing and bespoke jewellery commissions upon request.

PRELWAY INTERIORS 48 Walton Street / 020 7584 8223 p re l w ay i n t e r i o rs .c o m

Dedicated to luxurious and elegant interiors with a focus on quality and individuality, ensuring their sophisticated and distinctive style remains intact, Prelway Interiors continue to be innovative and vibrant and exciting. The boutique also offers an interior design service that can be tailored to your needs.

London’s premier linen shop is the leading destination for those seeking unusual and refined household linens, luxury nightwear, children’s clothing and gifts. Their monogramming facility allows the personalization of any item, and they are particularly renowned for their quality cottons and linens.

LAURENCE TAVERNIER 168-170 Walton Street / 020 7589 4033 l a u re n c e t a v e r n i e r.f r

Quality french nightwear and loungewear that is elegant, feminine and comfortable, Laurence Tavernier’s signature designs favour subdued tailoring, luxurious materials and distinctive prints.

Their collections feature a range of relaxed yet sophisticated clothing for men, women and children.

TAPISSERIE 54 Walton Street / 020 7581 2715 t a p i s s e r i e .c o .u k

Specialising in hand-painted needlework using the finest quality canvas, hand-dyed French crewel wool and silk, as well as a large selection of cottons and metallics, Tapisserie is a cut above the rest.

The talented team can adapt almost any design – be it traditional or contemporary – to your own ideas.

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CHELSEA RUG 101 Walton Street / 020 7838 1106

The Chelsea Antique Rug Gallery has been open since 1977, and offers a wide selection of handmade antique carpets and rugs for the home from all over the world. Also available in the shop is an exclusive range of unique and collectable Islamic Arts, including ceramic plates, vases, and statues.

ANDREW MARTIN 190 Walton Street / 020 7225 5100 a n d re w m a r t i n .c o .u k

stablished in 1978, Andrew Martin International Limited is one of the UK’s best loved home brands with a global reputation in the world of interior design. Their aim is to bring together style, elegance, comfort and an element of escapism from

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BESSELINK & JONES 99 Walton Street / 020 7584 0343 b e s s e l i n k .c o m

As one of the leading creators of fine, hand-built English decorative lighting, Besselink & Jones’ pieces have been seen to light the interiors and exteriors of many wonderful private homes along with royal residences, hotels, clubs, galleries, yachts and public buildings located around the globe.

everyday life, as can be seen in the eclectic range of products available that are currently distributed in over 52 countries worldwide. By providing a comprehensive offer of furniture, fabric, wallpaper and accessories, their London flagship showroom on Walton Street is a magnet for all design lovers.

WALTON STATIONERY 97 Walton Street / 020 7589 0000 w a l t o n s t re e t s t a t i o n a r y.c o m

Producing quality stationary since 1970, the Walton Street Stationery Co. creates custom made invitations, writing sets, cards and notebooks, and also offer excellent personalisation services to suit your individual style and needs. Designer card collections from Vera Wang and William Arthur are also available.

HEREND & MEISSEN 81 Walton Street / 020 7589 0128 e u r o p e a n - p o rc e l a i n .c o m

Porcelain tableware and giftware from Europe’s finest hand painted porcelain manufacturers. The shop has an extensive dupery of the famous Herend fishnet figurines, Meissen Monkey Band and an unrivalled selection of tea cups with saucers and dinnerware from Herend, Meissen and Richard Ginori.

JENNIFER TATTANELLI 73 Walton Street / 020 7225 3283 j e n n i fe r t a t t a n e l l i .i t

In the luxury goods markets, Jennifer Tattanelli is synonymous with exclusive, excellently designed, artisanally crafted goods with the highest quality and excellent service for all customers. It is clear to see the cultural influences from her travels in each of her unique and stylish collections.

SALT

91 Walton Street / 020 7581 2150 saltresortwear.com The ultimate destination for luxury resort wear, all year round. The cool mix of edgy labels such as Issa, Zero + Maria Cornejo and Mara Hoffman and well-known established brands such as Lenny, Zimmerman and VIX, makes Salt the number one shop for creating the perfect holiday wardrobe.

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MASKELLS

71 Walton Street / 020 7581 2216 m a s k e l l s .c o .u k

askells Estate Agents opened its doors in 1965 and moved to Walton Street in 1972 where it has been for 43 years. The firm was founded on the on the concept that understanding a clients’ needs and always seeking to exceed their expectations would create a long lasting and successful business.

This relatively simple idea is one the office still focuses on after 50 years. In 2013 Maskells changed hands and a new team of young experienced professionals took the helm, guided by Stephen Copeman who had been with the firm for over 40 years. Stephen sadly passed away last year but had enough time with the new team to ensure they

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understood what Maskells stood for.

Maskells set up a new lettings department in 2013 headed by John D Wood veterans Peter Hermon-Taylor and Vashti Sperring. Vashti recognised that one of the biggest areas of complaints with landlords was property management, so she insisted that the whole team be based in the Walton Street building.

This has led to huge efficiencies in service, much to the delight of landlords. The Sales Team, headed up by Jamie Hope, has recently been bolstered and the new team has grown the sales offerings while keeping a number of properties “off-market”, an area that Maskells has always been very active in.

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In 2013 Maskells set up White Circle Collection, their concierge company, to offer day-to-day help to local residents as well as provide post-transaction services for clients.

The team have helped people move house, find schools, organise parties, interview and hire nannies, chefs and chauffeurs and deal with day to day property management requests including organising and supervising builders, plumbers and

other contractor. They even take delivery of parcels to their offices and deliver them to you.

Being based in Walton Street is considered a privilege by the team, who love seeing familiar faces and being part of the community – leading them to sponsor Carol Services in aid of Cystic Fibrosis at St Lukes’, Chelsea and Safe 4 Kids packs for the Marlborough Primary School in Draycott Avenue.

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Elystan Place Chelsea A rare opportunity to acquire a five bedroom, meticulously refurbished, freehold period house in the heart of Chelsea with the potential for further extension. This unique lateral house, nearly 15 metres wide and on 4 floors only, features windows on all four sides of the house making it exceptionally light and bright, has front and rear entrances and has the feeling of a detached house. There is further planning permission in place to create a further c.1,500 sq ft of basement living space if desired.

Cadogan Square

Elystan Place is set on a quiet one way street in the conservation area close to Chelsea Green, and is situated within walking distance of the numerous designer shops and restaurants of the King`s Road, Sloane Street and Knightsbridge, the property is also well located for the numerous transport links of Sloane Square.

Knightsbridge

Occupying the raised ground floor across two buildings on the preferred south facing terrace of Cadogan Square, this exquisite lateral Asking apartmentprice has recently been refurbished to the highest standard. £7,750,000 Freehold Private Street Entrance · Entrance Hall · Drawing Room · Dining Room · Library · Kitchen · Guest Cloakroom · Master EPC rating: C Bedroom With En-suite Bathroom and Shower · Guest Bedroom With En-suite Shower Room · Patio Terrace · Caretaker

Asking price £12,500,000 Long Leasehold EPC rating E

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