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Ipm150195-En-Floorplan-F9794f4c Overlooking tranquil Kensington Gardens Square, Garden House offers a rare collection of one, two and three bedroom apartments. This Grade II listed building of distinction benefits from an exceptional outlook and direct access to these exclusive classic gardens. Photograph courtesy of The Kensington Gardens Square Garden Association 1 A MAGNIFICENT ADDRESS An elegant residence with impeccable character, Garden House occupies a position of undeniable status and prestige in one of London’s most exclusive postcodes. The perfect choice for contemporary living in this most desirable of areas. 3 AN EXCLUSIVE CLASSIC GARDEN Garden House has the unique privilege of opening directly onto one of London’s few remaining traditional Garden Squares. A rare and tranquil space available only to the privileged few, with mature trees, green lawns and carefully tended flowerbeds providing a welcome escape from the pressures of everyday life. Photographs courtesy of The Kensington Gardens Square Garden Association 5 THE LONDON HYDE BAYSWATER KENSINGTON ROYAL KENSINGTON KENSINGTON CITY SELFRIDGES EYE PARK TUBE STATION GARDENS ALBERT HALL PALACE HIGH STREET KENSINGTON NOTTING CANARY THE WESTBOURNE LANCASTER QUEENSWAY NOTTING PALACE HILL GATE WHARF SHARD GROVE GATE KNIGHTSBRIDGE TUBE STATION HILL GARDENS TUBE STATION 7 A NEIGHBOURHOOD LIKE NO OTHER With the fashionable areas of Notting Hill, Westbourne Grove and Portobello Road right on the doorstep as well as the £1 billion regeneration of nearby Queensway, residents can enjoy all 02 03 the benefits of a cosmopolitan London lifestyle. 04 05 01 06 07 01 Fashionable WESTBOURNE GROVE for style and inspiration. 02 The worlds largest antiques market on PORTOBELLO ROAD. 03 WHITELEY’S in QUEENSWAY, luxury shopping destination since 1911. 04 View films in style at THE ELECTRIC CINEMA. 05 THE KOOPLES, just one of the fresh new brands on Westbourne 8 Grove. 06 ROBIN MARTIN ANTIQUES specialise in fine English, French and Italian furniture and works of art.07 Stylish boutiques on Ledbury Road. 02 SOPHISTICATED ELEGANCE Home to prestigious designers, desirable goods and luxury brands, this relaxed and attractive quarter is the epitome of panache and style, a haven for the fashion conscious. 03 04 01 PAUL SMITH, a uniquely British brand, in the formal setting of a town house. 02 Sharp and sleek, HELMUT LANG specialises in minimalist design. 03 Chic, stylish clothing, accessories and shoes at CLUB MONACO. 04 IRIS offers a range of designer shoes from around the globe. 10 01 01 WORLD-CLASS CUISINE Traditional cuisine with a modern outlook. Well-established restaurants with highly acclaimed chefs sit alongside talented newcomers, offering a different twist and a fresh new approach. 02 04 03 05 06 01 THE LEDBURY has gained many accolades including the much coveted second Michelin star. 02 At GRANGER & CO the mood is Australian, sunny, easy going and generous. 03 Fine dining at LAUNCESTON PLACE, a Michelin starred restaurant set in an 1839 townhouse. 04 A club bar and restaurant, BEACH BLANKET BABYLON for the discerning. 05 Creative modern Indian cuisine at ZAIKA. 06 Immerse yourself in the decadent originality of JULIE’S RESTAURANT & CHAMPAGNE BAR. 13 UNRIVALLED EDUCATION Widely recognised as a global centre for education, London has a long-standing reputation for achieving the highest academic standards. Garden House is ideally located for students wishing to attend the capital’s leading schools and universities. 02 03 04 05 01 KINGS COLLEGE LONDON has a particularly distinguished reputation in humanities, law, the sciences and international affairs.02 LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS is a world-leading pioneer in the social sciences. 03 Ranked number five in the world, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON is extremely popular with international students. 04 IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON is ranked at number two in the world and is well known for leadership in 14 01 engineering, natural sciences, in addition to having a prestigious business school and medical faculties. 05 The QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON offers teaching and research across a wide range of subjects including medicine and dentistry. PERFECTLY POSITIONED ce erra d tt T er R d rse cast ot R O Lan Talb Residents of Garden House can enjoy superb 01 H e r shopping, restaurants and bars and take e f 30 o r 19 advantage of easy access to the very best d 02 R that London offers in terms of arts, culture 03 d PADDINGTON 54 28 and entertainment. s L re 39 56 K 08 o C n eim 37 41 07 G 20 e d h n o len 04 38 40 a 29 s n B r w i S 33 18 n G t Rd g a dale 42 lo ns 50 ve y t u Lo 55 ro o e G 52 c s 48 urn R n e s re 47 stbo s n C e d e n 44 W G te d lgi 43 06 49 51 53 r r E a T a C r e G 46 d r h r x e a e s e c s 45 n s w p e u e s s M RESTAURANTS FASHION & DESIGN n s S e S s t rd t n s a 34 o 09 q e r G rd u el 35 w a h nd s ’s G at u la n Ar 36 il P ee B 01 The Ledbury 33 The Merchant V l u w Q Q to ill s P H s p u n n 05 o e 02 E&O 34 Paul Smith e K e e v d h r a r e q e r a C 21 ’s S c C G n e n e s rinc h k i P s n 10 e ro b g b 03 First Floor 35 All Saints s d t a o o t L n e r L P e o r a lac 11 04 Osteria Basilico 36 Fiorentini & Baker a rk on P u T s e LANCASTER d R P aw d g D R r b d o h ow r r c a r t s BAYSWATER o o o T b M c GATE 05 Beach Blanket Babylon 37 Temperley k e e e e llo 31 r r a G R s d c r n 06 Granger & Co. 38 Ben Day e e o rd e Sq v a idg e G br ark Pem 07 The Commander Porterhouse 39 Iris P ton ng 12 & Oyster Bar 57 nsi 32 40 Petit Bateau Ke QUEENSWAY 13 08 Snowflake Gelato 41 Matches Fashion 58 09 Hereford Road 42 Anya Hindmarch Sq 24 ke C bro NOTTING HILL 10 Santorini Restaurant a ad m L Rd 23 43 Joesph oke p dbr 59 GATE d La 11 The Shiori e 44 LK Bennett n H 12 Royal China il l 45 Helmut Lang R 14 d 13 Julie’s Restaurant & Bar 60 46 The Kooples 61 26 K e 14 Polpo n P 47 202 s i a n l 22 a 15 Min Jian Restaurant g 25 c t HOLLAND e 48 Zadig & Voltaire o n A 16 Zaika K PARK P v HYDE PARK 49 Wolf & Badger l 27 e a e n P l P a n o s a gt c 17 Launceston Place n i l i n ns a e 50 Heidi Klein e g c K G e t o a G n r a d 51 Brora t C r e S d n n h BARS e e s d u p n 52 Farrow and Ball Showroom k m r r a s a C c P s d en h T n C d lla r e o a S 18 Trailer Happiness s a G r 53 Whiteleys H w d t r e m r M fo a KENSINGTON rk ed c a p B ce P a e d d rr 19 The Porchester Pub lan Te ol e ld PALACE H n e e 20 65 & King Pub CULTURE H Sh il l R d 21 The Prince Edward Pub 54 Electric Cinema 22 The Mitre Rooms 55 Museum of Brandy 23 Prince Albert 56 Salon Contemporary 24 The Champion 57 Temple Gallery 25 The Hillgate 58 Piano Nobile A t d S 26 Mall Tavern Pub b llan b HOLLAND PARK Ho 59 The Gate Theatre o H t s o 27 Kensington Wine b r 15 u n 60 The Print Room r t y o R n High S gton tre d S sin et 61 The Coronet t en K P A Young St 16 Gardens Vere De Rd Victoria h SHOPPING r HIGH STREET il g l Gate Palace 62 Royal Albert Hall i l y Rd Exhibition m P e ll KENSINGTON r Queen’s Gate o o R r im d 28 Planet Organic e hil G P s a illa 62 r V 29 Marks & Spencers d x e se n s s E 17 30 Waitrose 31 Sainsbury’s Local 32 Little Waitrose Map not to scale and is for indicative purposes only 17 CONNECTED LIVING Based in Zone 1, with excellent transport links, including Bayswater and Queensway tube stations within just five minutes walk, plus forthcoming Crossrail services from nearby Paddington station set to arrive in 2018, travelling in and around London, the UK and beyond couldn’t be more straightforward. UNDERGROUND Journey times calculated using tfl.gov.uk LONDON UNDERGROUND FROM BAYSWATER/ QUEENSWAY TAXI FROM GARDEN HOUSE High Street Kensington 3 mins Paddington 3 mins BUS FROM WESTBOURNE GROVE/ Bond Street NOTTING HILL GATE/ 4 mins QUEENSWAY Marble Arch Oxford Circus 6 mins 6 mins Westfield Shopping Centre South Kensington 6 mins 7 mins Royal Albert Hall Knightsbridge AIRPORTS 7 mins VIA TUBE/RAIL NETWORK 7 mins Paddington Station Mayfair London Victoria 3 mins 8 mins 12 mins Holland Park Regents Park Bank 6 mins 9 mins CROSSRAIL 14 mins Marble Arch New Bond Street CROSSRAIL Kings Cross St Pancras FROM PADDINGTON 10 mins 9 mins *FROM 2018 17 mins Heathrow Regents Park 19 mins Liverpool Street 16 mins 17 mins London City Airport Sloane Square 37 mins 25 mins Gatwick 45 mins Bond Street 3 mins Tottenham Court Road 4 mins Farringdon 8 mins Liverpool Street 10 mins Canary Wharf 17 mins Heathrow 24 mins 19 WELCOME TO GARDEN HOUSE Computer enhanced photograph is used for indicative purposes only 21 A STRIKING LOBBY A statement of classic grace and elegance, with feature wall and floor finishes and a comfortable waiting area for guests, the stylish and impressive lobby opens directly onto a private garden square.
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