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50 KENSINGTON GARDENS SQUARE WELCOME 50 Kensington Gardens Square is an inspiring example of heritage and contemporary design, a boutique collection of just 30 beautifully appointed apartments and one penthouse. Situated in Bayswater, just moments away from the rolling green spaces of Hyde Park. Impeccable levels of design, detail, specifi cation and appointment combine seamlessly to create a fi rst-class living experience in one of London’s most sought after areas. The development is a collaboration between award-winning architects, Brimelow McSweeney, and interior designer Lynne Hunt, who have worked in unison to create homes that are both sophisticated and cutting edge, yet remain in character with the surrounding area. The natural synergy between the two practices is intrinsically clear, from the moment you enter the building. Previous projects include Claridges, Hyatt Regency The Churchill, Intercontinental Hotel Jordan, Sheraton Dubai, Wardour Street Soho and Parker Street Apartments Covent Garden. • 7 • AN URBAN OASIS OF CALM IN ONE OF LONDON’S MOST CENTRAL VIBRANT LOCATIONS Computer generated image is indicative only. 50 KENSINGTON GARDENS SQUARE 50 KENSINGTON GARDENS SQUARE G HISTORICAL l o Basin u d gton c a e o Paddin s 1 R t Kensington Palace e e idg Paddington r Marylebone r P s B A p’ 5 l sho E a 4 Bi d c 2 Royal Albert Hall g e s w en a rd re TThTheheheLedbur LedburyLedbuLedburLeLLdbddbburryry a R 3 G o Buckingham Palace x a e d ss u treet rove S ur S Oxford 4 urne G ymo Selfridges Marble Arch Westbo Se Circus 1 s I Marble la n reet 5 Wellington Arch v t il 3 Arch ford S V e Ox Bond Street e r g n d e i s r 4 s EATING OUT b 4 et T Stre m e ok P o e r r Lancaster MarbleMMarblMarblb e B r a P a r c ArArcArchArchrcrcchh Bayswater Gate oad k 1 Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester e er R at S d aysw B t a r o e 5 d e R Roa ater t 2 Fera at Claridge’s e 5 mins walk Baysw g g d i Queensway et 2 Fera at Claridge's r Stre b Notting or 5 ven 3 Hélène Darroze at The Connaught m ros e Hill Gate G P P P 4 a a The Ledbury r r k k L L a a Hélène Darroze n n 3 5 e e 5 at the Connaught Le Gavroche 1 Le Gavroche K Hyde Park Green Park SHOPPING e 15 mins walk Alain Ducasse n s 1 i at the Dorchester n 4 g e y 1 t 1 v ll Selfridges o i i 2 r d n ca D c C i e P h Nobu g 2 u a Harrods i i i r r 4 c r A h a 6 S C t Hilton 3 r t Harvey Nichols e Kensington Palacece 1 s et e W Hyde Park Corner SSerpentineerpentine 4 Bond Street GGalleryallery 30 mins walk Green Park 5 5 Park Lane 7 ge sbrid K night Wellington ensin K gton Arch MUSEUMS & GALLERIES High d Knightsbridge et Stre sington Roa 3 re et Ken 3 St gh Hi 2 G Buckingham 1 Serpentine Gallery on High Street Kensington Knightsbridge ro t s ng v Palace si 2 e n n Ke RRoyaloyal Albert Hall o 2 r Science Museum P la Knightsbridge S c e l U i 3 ScienceScien Museum o Natural History Museum b p a Q i p t n e i u Harrods r o e B e n E S e e 2 c l 4 t g Victoria and Albert Museum n c R r le r ’ e a s o s v e t a o e G t d VVictViVictoriac and Albert n S a 4 S tr t t e e NaturalNatural History Museum A r e ee t LEISURE MMuseumuseum eet t ont Str 4 P d a 1 Hyde Park 3 o e R r e a c Road u a 2 Cromwell q l Kensington Gardens A4 S a n P to Victoria a m E a 3 h Whiteleys g Gloucester Road n i South k c 4 Kensington u The Ritz Hotel B S E lo 5 ar an Claridge’s Hotel l’s e C A Sloane Square o ve u n r u t e 6 Hilton London Hyde Park Hotel Earl's Court R o a d 7 Mandarin Oriental Hotel Estimated walking times sourced from Google Maps. • 10 • • 11 • 50 KENSINGTON GARDENS SQUARE 50 KENSINGTON GARDENS SQUARE LOCAL AREA Positioned on one of the capital’s most illustrious garden squares, 50 Kensington Gardens Square sits within the heart of Bayswater W2, just an 8 minute walk* from the historical Hyde Park, where you have access to 600 acres of London’s most famous green space. Bayswater sits to the north side of Hyde Park and historically was viewed as a secondary location in comparison to neighbouring areas. It has experienced huge investment in recent years thanks to its desirable central location with excellent links to Mayfair, the West End and Knightsbridge. Residential values have soared and with further investment earmarked for the future, W2 is now truly a postcode of its own merit. * Estimated walking times sourced from Google Maps 2016 • 12 • • 13 • 50 KENSINGTON GARDENS SQUARE 50 KENSINGTON GARDENS SQUARE CULTURAL CONNECTIONS A myriad of prestigious cultural attractions are just minutes away from Kensington Gardens Square, including the Royal Albert Hall, the Royal Opera House and the Royal Ballet, the Royal Academy and of course, Buckingham Palace. Nearby Kensington houses The Science Museum, Natural History Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum, exhibiting world-famous collections that draw visitors from far and wide. The Serpentine Gallery, The Wallace Collection, the Saatchi Gallery and private galleries of Mayfair are all a short distance away, providing a window into the world of high-art. • 14 • • 15 • 50 KENSINGTON GARDENS SQUARE 50 KENSINGTON GARDENS SQUARE The City Canary Wharf The Shard Kings Cross Hyde Park Corner Regents Park Whiteleys Marylebone Bayswater Station Queensway Station Paddington BT Tower Oxford Circus Marble Arch Hyde Park All travel times sourced from tfl.gov.uk. All timings correct at time of sourcing in January 2016. • 16 • • 17 • 50 KENSINGTON GARDENS SQUARE 50 KENSINGTON GARDENS SQUARE W2 TRAVEL CONNECTIONS Residents of Kensington Gardens Square are only a 5 minute1 walk from Bayswater BY TUBE2 Underground station (for District and Circle lines) and an 8 minute walk1 from Queensway 2 MINUTES 3 MINUTES 7 MINUTES 11 MINUTES 12 MINUTES 13 MINUTES 15 MINUTES Underground station (for Central line services). Paddington is a 15 minute walk1 or a 2 minute2 tube journey, where one can access National Rail and Elizabeth line services, 5 BAYSWATER as well as the Heathrow Express, transporting you to London Heathrow in 15 minutes. PADDINGTON HIGH STREET BAKER EUSTON VICTORIA KING’S WESTMINSTER KENSINGTON STREET SQUARE CROSS Driving out of town couldn’t be easier, with the M4 and M40 motorways highly accessible from Westway, as is London’s renowned shopping mall Westfi eld, a mere 10 minute drive.4 5 MINUTES 6 MINUTES 6 MINUTES 7 MINUTES 10 MINUTES 11 MINUTES 15 MINUTES QUEENSWAY PADDINGTON OXFORD SOUTH REGENT’S KNIGHTSBRIDGE COVENT BANK STREET KENSINGTON PARK GARDEN BY ELIZABETH LINE3 (Crossrail) 3 MINUTES 4 MINUTES 8 MINUTES 10 MINUTES 13 MINUTES 17 MINUTES 20 MINUTES Heathrow Airport PADDINGTON BOND TOTTENHAM FARRINGDON LIVERPOOL WHITECHAPEL CANARY CUSTOM 15 minutes via Heathrow Express STREET COURT ROAD STREET WHARF HOUSE from Paddington BY CAR4 10 MINUTES 10 MINUTES 12 MINUTES 14 MINUTES 16 MINUTES 18 MINUTES 28 MINUTES SOUTH REGENT’S KNIGHTSBRIDGE PICCADILLY OXFORD COVENT HEATHROW KENSINGTON PARK CIRCUS STREET GARDEN AIRPORT 1Estimated walking times from 50 Kensington Square Gardens Source: googlemaps.co.uk & walkit.com. 2Estimated journey times from Queensway & Bayswater Underground Station Source: tfl.gov.uk. 3Proposed journey times from Paddington Station Source: Crossrail.co.uk (Est Completion 2018). 4Estimated driving times from 50 Kensington Square Gardens Source: googlemaps.co.uk. 5Estimated journey times from Paddington Station Source: heathrowexpress.com. • 18 • • 19 • 50 KENSINGTON GARDENS SQUARE 50 KENSINGTON GARDENS SQUARE WHITELEYS REGENERATION Situated a stone’s throw away from 50 Kensington Gardens Square is the iconic Whiteleys Shopping Centre. In June 2015, iconic London architects Foster & Partners released proposals for the Whiteleys regeneration project to “reimagine the historic landmark for 21st century life” The proposed development will maintain the classical facade of the much-loved Grade II listed local shopping centre, while enhancing its retail offering, as well as introducing new local amenities including a boutique hotel, cinema and restaurants. The iconic Whiteleys of Bayswater provides ample opportunities for shopping, eating and leisure, while nearby restaurants such as Nobu, San Lorenzo, Zuma and Hakkasan celebrate London’s status as a centre of fi ne global cuisine. • 20 • • 21 • 50 KENSINGTON GARDENS SQUARE 50 KENSINGTON GARDENS SQUARE LONDON ON YOUR DOORSTEP SHOPPING SELFRIDGES BOND STREET OXFORD STREET HARRODS DINING ALAIN DUCASSE at The Dorchester FERA at Claridge's HÉLÈNE DARROZE at The Connaught GREEN SPACES HYDE PARK GREEN PARK REGENT’S PARK • 22 • • 23 • 50 KENSINGTON GARDENS SQUARE HOTEL LIVING AT HOME Residents of 50 Kensington Gardens Square will enjoy utmost levels of service and total peace of mind, with life enhancing facilities creating fi ve star hotel-style living at home. A 24-hour concierge will provide a seamless service and assist with all tenants day to day needs. This will include theatre and restaurant reservations, dry cleaning services, safe receipt of mail and deliveries – leaving you more time to enjoy the world class surroundings.
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