The Quintessential British Address
Belgravia Gate sets a new benchmark for exclusive luxury living in the heart of London
Mark Twain once advised, “Buy land, they’re not making it any more,” and nowhere is the application of that maxim more apt than in Belgravia, London’s most sought-after address. Conceived for the Grosvenor family in the early 19th century as a sophisticated new suburb, Belgravia quickly filled with prestigious names, notably the poet Alfred Tennyson, author Mary Shelley and Princess Victoria of Saxe-coburgsaalfeld, the mother of Queen Victoria. Under the stewardship of the Grosvenor estate, the area’s reputation as a highly fashionable place to live has been maintained to this day.
Forming part of the Duke of Westminster’s London estate, Grosvenor Crescent is the centrepiece of Belgravia. Recently named the most expensive residential street in the world, Belgravia boasts a magnificent though limited stock of period buildings.
Unlike neighbouring Mayfair and Knightsbridge, where there is a relatively large number of properties to convert, rebuild and restore, such projects are in short supply among the Georgian crescents, squares and terraces of Belgravia.
The restoration and development of Belgravia Gate at 11-15 Grosvenor Crescent is a rare and striking development by private developer Clockwise from top left: Amenities at Belgravia Gate include an 18-metre swimming pool; all 12 apartments are housed in a Grade II listed heritage building; a master bedroom in one of the apartments; the complex also features a communal wine cellar and tasting room
Wainbridge that has transformed the Grade II listed building into 12 exquisite apartments. Palatial in size, ranging up to 11,324sqft and with ceiling heights between 3 and 10 metres, the apartments feature wide frontages behind the restored Grade II listed facade and are spread over multiple levels. The selection includes a mix of laterals, grand apartments (spanning four levels) and duplex penthouses, with the price starting from £10 million for the two-bedroom apartment.
Steeped in history, the building, designed and built by Thomas Cubitt in 1850, has been home to numerous members of the nobility and notable names, including the chairman of the East India Company. More recently, it served as the headquarters of Moët Hennessy, and today’s refurbishment incorporates the listed wine cellars.
Flanagan Lawrence, an award-winning architecture practice whose clients include the Royal College of Music, is behind the striking external architecture. Thomas Juul-hansen, one of New York’s most acclaimed designers, best known for his work at the city’s One 57, one of the most exclusive towers in the US, has designed the interiors.
“At Belgravia Gate, we wanted to create a legacy project, something truly timeless,” says Juulhansen. “Our generous use of the finest natural materials—stones, woods and marbles—provides a coherence with nature and complements the renovation of a historical marvel. In one master bathroom, one huge piece of stone lines one wall, and a grand wooden bath, carved from one piece of wood, draws the eye to the centre of the room.”
Investors will also be drawn to the many amenities at Belgravia Gate. All 12 apartments have access to an 18-metre pool with three Jacuzzis, a state-of-the-art gym, a spa with sauna, steam room and treatment facilities, a communal wine cellar and tasting room with dining and catering facilities, a meeting room, and secure underground parking. The grand apartments each have their own private spa area, private cinema rooms, and listed wine cellars.
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