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5 Portland Place London W1 The Portland Collection A STUNNING COLLECTION OF ONLY 7 LATERAL APARTMENTS 5 Portland Place London W1 Limited Release LOCATION 5 Portland Place is an imposing architectural building with a beautiful rich facade crafted from precious Portland stone. Set in a prime Central London location, Portland Place offers a unique opportunity to reside in one of London’s most prestigious addresses with the unique added benefit of having the Langham Hotel services on your doorstep. REGENT’S V PARK E R S H O A L L T B S A H T KINGS CROSS N A R Y M E E P S T P S T A T R R E ST. PANCRAS E K A E D R T O (Eurostar) A R D L O I D S A A S O D EUSTON R O ON N ST EU G MARYLEBONE The City R PORTLANDPLACE O V REGENT’S PARK E G BAKER STREET R A D A N RO Y STO EUSTON SQ. ’ G OAD U ONE R E S L YLEB MAR GREAT PORTLAND ST. C O WARREN STREET W I L N U E O M V B N C H B E P T A U E A G L A O E O R R R S L A R T D K O R N Y N T L WEYMOUTH ST E G H T E A E L T D A W A E A R G D E L R P M T N A RL O B A L R H W N A O S E P S E T A C T E N D O Y M R E R MARYLEBONE R O E R E ST T A CAVENDISH GOODGE ST. C S NEW E S P D H L O T P T S T L A I U R HOLBORN L T G P A N R E A R H T LANGHAM C D S T E C BBC E E GE T E D E R S HOTEL OO T G O T A PL S DISH D CAVEN T MORE ST R IG E ST W OUR E SEYM AY MARBLE ARCH T W SELFRIDGES RY R SBU E M BAYSWATER ROAD STREET OXFORD STREET BLO O HI G H HOLBORN OXFORD G E OXFORD CIRCUS TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD BOND STREET N T B S E P T O U P R A N N A R E E D R SOHO V K E A HYDE K S T COVENT GARDEN L T L A R Y A N MAYFAIR E UR PARK N B E E ES E T FT A H S PICCADILLY CIRCUS LEICESTER SQUARE AND STR Y I L L CAD PIC D N RA ST Regent Street - One of the world’s most famous thoroughfares BBC - Global Headquaters Marylebone High Street - Magnificent high street Charlotte Street - One of London’s most 2 mins walk opposite village 5 mins walk famous restaurant destinations 10 mins walk Regent’s Park- One of London’s most amazing parks and home Langham Hotel - 5 Star Deluxe Hotel and Spa Villandry - Fantastic boutique restaurant and to London Zoo 5 mins walk next door delicatessen on your doorstep 3 mins walk Selfridges, Oxford Street - World renowned international department store Bond Street - Home of flagship brands including Gucci, Prada, Tiffany and Cartier 7 mins walk 7 mins walk Artists Impression Artists Impression Artists Impression Apartment 3 First Floor Internal Area: 1,570 sq. ft. (146 sq. m.) Terrace 1: 140 sq. ft. (13 sq. m.) Terrace 2: 129 sq. ft. (12 sq. m.) Terrace 1 Terrace 2 (Opaque Glass Floor) (Opaque Glass Floor) LIFT Balcony 1: 23 sq. ft. (2.1 sq. m.) SHAFT Balcony 2: 65 sq. ft. (6.1 sq. m.) Balcony 3: 23 sq. ft. (2.1 sq. m.) Entrance Ensuite Ensuite Total Area: 1,950 sq. ft. (181 sq. m.) Bedroom 3 Bedroom 2 WC Master Ensuite Floor To Ceiling Height 9.6 ft. (2.95 m.) Dining Living Master Suite 17 ft. (5.2 m.) Kitchen Balcony 1 Balcony 2 Balcony 3 34 ft. (10.5 m.) Apartment 4 Second Floor Internal Area: 1,545 sq. ft. (144 sq. m.) Terrace 1: 140 sq. ft. (13 sq. m.) Terrace 2: 129 sq. ft. (12 sq. m.) Terrace 1 Terrace 2 (Opaque Glass Floor) LIFT (Opaque Glass Floor) Balcony: 115 sq. ft. (10.7 sq. m.) SHAFT Total Area: 1,929 sq. ft. (179 sq. m.) Entrance Ensuite Ensuite Bedroom 3 Bedroom 2 WC Master Ensuite Floor To Ceiling Height 9.3 ft. (2.85 m.) Dining Living Master Suite 17 ft. (5.2 m.) Kitchen Balcony 34 ft. (10.5 m.) Apartment 5 Third Floor Internal Area: 1,545 sq. ft. (144 sq. m.) Terrace 1: 140 sq. ft. (13 sq. m.) Terrace 2: 129 sq. ft. (12 sq. m.) Terrace 1 Terrace 2 (Opaque Glass Floor) (Opaque Glass Floor) LIFT Total Area: 1,814 sq. ft. (169 sq. m.) SHAFT Entrance Ensuite Master Ensuite Utility Bedroom 2 Dressing WC Floor To Ceiling Height 9 ft. (2.75 m.) 15 ft. Master Suite Dining Living (4.6 m.) Kitchen 34 ft. (10.5 m.) OUTLINESPECIFICATION The property has been beautifully restored and architecturally enhanced to create seven stunning lateral apartments with bespoke interiors and substantial private terraces, including the following specification; • 'Lutron' programmable lighting controls • Bespoke plasma TV installations within master bathrooms • Market leading home theatre installations within receptions rooms • 'Vola' sanitary ware to master bathrooms • Cabled throughout to allow installation of 'Crestron' home automation with • Mirror de-misters to all bathrooms 'Apple iPad' controllers which could facilitate the complete control of devices such and Blu-ray, TVs, music library and home automation devices such as lighting, • Bespoke built-in wardrobes by the finest cabinet Makers curtains / blinds and heating / cooling • Bespoke kitchens with hand picked marble counter tops and bespoke exotic wood • BPT video entry panels veneered joinery by the finest cabinet makers • CAT5e cabling throughout, connected to a central hub for all telephone points • 'Miele' kitchen appliances including wine fridges and multiple ovens to allow for computer network (LAN), wireless network or telephone exchange • Communal CCTV security system with recorded monitoring • Bespoke lighting designs with cutting edge LED technology • High-specification intruder alarm system (NACOSS / NSI standards) with • Comfort Cooling with integrated / concealed venting motion, vibration and shock detection • Underfloor heating • Beautifully detailed common parts with passenger Lift and hand cut inlaid marble floors, silk wallpapers and exotic wood veneered panelling • Hardwood flooring painstakingly laid to bespoke patterns • Hand picked and vein matched marble slabwork to bathrooms with bespoke marble basins The Developer Amazon Properties is a premiere residential developer with over 20 years of experience in London. The company has delivered some of prime Central London’s highest quality design led apartment schemes. Marylebone Notting Hill Holland Park Victoria Bayswater Kensington St James’s Mayfair IMAGE OF PAST INTERIORS - 228 Great Portland Street, Marylebone, W1 - A previous development by Amazon Properties Exclusive membership to the Langham Hotel Supper Club on your doorstep Artesian's Cocktail Grazing menu is perfect for those who wish to taste all the LANGHAM SUPPER CLUB delights. It's a stylish way to become a cocktail mastermind in just one evening - and a legitimate excuse to sample more than a few of the finest cocktails in the The sumptuous surroundings of this London luxury hotel world. The bar also offers All-Day Dining with gourmet bar treats. will transport you into a world unaffected by the passing of time. Today, as in its early days, our luxury London Hotel continues to place a premium on the perennials of gracious hospitality, while remaining enthusiastic about embracing the best of modern essentials. Both The Landau and Artesian are the creations of internationally renowned British architect David Collins. The Langham Hotel, London is one of the 'Leading Hotels Palm Court of the World', and a sublime choice among London luxury The centre piece of the hotel, the dazzling Palm Court is famed as the place where the tradition of afternoon tea was born over 140 years ago, an indulgence hotels. The Landau that lives on today. All day light dining is served with timeless elegance and as The cuisine will entice you with the finest contemporary european dishes, the the work day becomes evening time, the change of day can be celebrated with Heads of state, celebrities and tycoons have made The best of british seasonal ingredients and a few intriguing twists. In The Landau’s your choice of your favourite fizz from an extensive Champagne list and served vaulted wine corridor you can browse through a selection of rare and unsual in a striking bespoke coupe glass. Langham their choice among London luxury hotels since 1865. wines from around the world. We are very proud to announce, Palm Court's Afternoon Tea has been awarded the Tea Guild's Top London Afternoon Tea 2010, the OSCARS of the tea world. To dine in the restaurants of this London luxury hotel, is to encounter a world of fine cuisine beloved by bon vivants. Our kitchens, of course, are legendary, and have the advantage of more than 140 years of experience sourcing fine produce and wines from around the world. Artesian Chuan Spa London Our glamorous cocktail bar features brilliant interiors that combine a taste of Chuan Spa London will offer six private treatment rooms, including a Couple’s As a member, you can look forward to a most gratifying gourmet experience, exotic Orientalism, the romance of nostalgia and decidedly alluring, Spa Suite, pre and post treatment relaxation area, a vitality pool, upgraded full with wondeful tastes, elegantly presented and served with poise.
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