Newsletter Jan-Feb 2018
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ISSUE. 002 NEWSLETTER JAN-FEB 2018 LIVE LIKE ROYALTY IN KENSINGTON Road. As a known admirer of Portobello Market, Meghan can also indulge in antique establishments closer to home with nearby Kensington Church Street offering a vast range of antique dealers and picture galleries. Arguably London’s capital of culture, Kensington is home to a number of establishments of international stature. Residents need not venture far to enjoy famous institutions including the Natural History Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum and the Design Museum. World class musical performances are also close by with the globally renowned Royal Albert Prince Harry and Megan Markle Hall playing host to the Proms every summer since 1941. Over the estled in an area of rich heritage new and exciting to be seen, making summer months, Opera Holland Park Nand royal status, Kensington Kensington one of the most luxurious hold open-air performances to the residents are sure to have embraced and prestigious neighbourhoods to live back-drop of Holland House, where the excitement around the recent in the capital. hundreds of people gather to watch engagement of Prince Harry and Having been spotted in the likes of productions such as Don Giovanni or Meghan Markle. Following the upcoming nearby Sloane Square, Whole Foods La Rondine. royal wedding in May 2018, Nottingham and Kensington Flower Corner, it seems It is common knowledge that Cottage at Kensington Palace will that Miss Markle is already making the Kensington is home to some of London’s become the official residence for the most of Kensington’s eclectic retail most beautiful parks and gardens nation’s new ‘IT’ couple. Soon to be offering. A lover of high-end labels such and an abundance of these green a fully-fledged Kensington resident, as Misha Nonoo and Wilfred Aritzia, spaces are just a short stroll from the Meghan will no doubt be found Meghan’s keen eye for fashion is sure developments. Two royal parks, Hyde regularly indulging in the quintessential to thrive with the plethora of fashion Park and Kensington Gardens, are both Kensington lifestyle and all it has to offer. labels that reside in the area. Both close by as is Holland Park, one of the Home to the monarchy since 1689, Harrods and Harvey Nichols, two of most picturesque parks in West London. Kensington is one of London’s most the most famous department stores in Kensington also houses smaller green desirable areas. From its beautifully the world, are just a short distance from treasures that are less well known, landscaped greenery to its world St Edward’s Kensington developments, including Edwardes Square and St Mary famous department stores to its iconic as are the capital’s hottest designer Abbots Gardens, both of which are just museums, there is always something districts of Sloane Street and Brompton minutes away for residents to enjoy. Residents can also find peaceful Royal Warwick Square. Residents will be green spaces right outside their door. welcomed by lawn spaces and beautiful The development has an impressive planting with architectural seating, landscaped linear park, providing a creating an attractive space for relaxing tranquil oasis from the hustle and bustle and community events. of the city. A new landscaped courtyard For more information visit garden will also be available to explore www.stedward.co.uk or call St Edward Royal Warwick Square upon completion of the latest scheme, on 020 3918 4196 CHINESE NEW YEAR AT MOWBRAY HOUSE his year St Edward will be hosting Launching to the public at the end of Tan event to celebrate Chinese February, St Edward is offering a first New Year with on Thursday 15th look to residents of the development. FAMOUS FACES OF February. Exclusively for residents of The Mowbray House penthouse is a KENSINGTON the development, the celebrations stunning duplex occupying the top two will be taking place in the brand new floors of the striking 16-storey tower. Tamara Ecclestone, duplex penthouse situated at the top of Offering unrivalled views across west the eldest daughter Mowbray House, Kensington Row. London and the City, this is one of the of Formula 1 chief most exclusive homes available at the Bernie Ecclestone, lives in a Grade development. This four bedroom, four II listed house on bathroom penthouse is the epitome London’s most of luxury living in Kensington, with expensive street, the interiors created by renowned Kensington Palace Gardens, where her designers, Goddard Littlefair. neighbours include ambassadors and across the road from the Duke and Duchess of This event is just one of many that St Cambridge. She is a businesswoman creating Edward will be arranging for residents SHOW Beauty an internationally successful in 2018 to bring the Kensington and award winning luxury haircare brand and community together and to celebrate recently launched Fifi & Friends, a clinically and socialise on different occasions tested baby and toddler skin care and bath products collection. Mowbray House, Kensington Row throughout the year. MUST DO THIS MONTH EAT surrounding the dining room, it proves both the year of Prince Albert’s birth to be the perfect intimate setting for a (1819) and death (1861). One of the latest culinary additions romantic dinner for two. to Kensington High Street is Enoteco Rosso, located just a few minutes’ DO walk from the development. Offering DRINK Soon to be closing its doors in April this a unique take on regional Italian year, now is the time to buy a ticket to dishes, Enoteco Rosso has made a the iconic motor exhibition, Ferrari: conscious effort to rise above the Under the Skin, at the Design Museum. tradition Italian eateries in the capital. Located just moments from the With ravioli inspired by a full English development, residents can race through and obscure charcuterie on the food 70 years of the iconic car brand’s menu accompanied by a rare wine list, history, delving into the Italian sports this restaurant is a must visit for those Founded by four of the biggest names car manufacturer’s glamourous past, looking for a taste of Italy with a twist. in the nightclub industry, Albert’s is one future innovations and world famous Softly lit with endless shelves of wine of Kensington’s newest members’ clubs motorsport heritage. having opened in 2016. Named after Prince Albert himself, Albert’s presents itself with a classic décor, layered with eccentric patterns and textures, soft lighting and mahogany to add to the speakeasy atmosphere. The panelled whisky and martini bar houses an array of fine spirits including a whisky from .