New heights: super prime living in London
Super-prime developments are raising the bar on refined living in London. Here, we explore two standout schemes in the city
9 Mulberry Square at Chelsea Barracks, Chelsea
Chelsea Barracks has been a long time in the making, but then you can’t rush perfection. This new London quarter – as the name suggests – originated as the British Army barracks on Chelsea Bridge Road, built in 1862 to house members of the infantry. When the site was sold in 2008, its redevelopment became one of the most significant projects in the capital this century. The masterplan – by Squire and Partners, Dixon Jones and Kim Wilkie – envisioned the 12.8 acre estate as a contemporary take on traditional Belgravia, creating a new piece of the city inspired by elegant Georgian architecture, with residences grouped around seven public garden squares.
Since it opened in 2019, Chelsea Barracks has evolved into a lively and distinctive neighbourhood, with retail, an art gallery and restaurant. But it’s the 32,749 sq ft Garrison Club at Grenadier Gardens, which really sets it apart. Exclusively available to residents, membership of the club gives access to exceptional facilities and services, including a multi-use sports hall that can be used as a Championship Tennis Court, state-of-the-art gym, 25m swimming pool, spa, club lounge and children’s playroom. Operators AMP provide an extensive programme of fitness classes, as well as tennis coaching, personal training and other bespoke services.
“Chelsea Barracks has now matured with a character of its own and facilities taken to the next level,” says Rupert des Forges, Knight Frank’s Head of Prime Central London Developments. “It’s a real addition to London.”
The Garrison Club is part of the latest residential address at Chelsea Barracks, 9 Mulberry Square, comprising 46 apartments and two penthouses, offering one-to-five bedroom homes from £3.4m. With exceptional amenities and spacious floorplans to enjoy, these are destined to become some of the capital’s most coveted residences.
Please contact rupert.desforges@knightfrank.com with any enquiries, or explore Chelsea Barracks further.
For those in search of a uniquely central location, One Carrington is a key new development. Tucked away in a quiet corner of Mayfair’s rapidly evolving Piccadilly Estate, minutes from Green Park, its Georgian-inspired façade fronts 28 chic, contemporary residences.
Centred round a tranquil courtyard garden, the large and light one-to-four-bedroom apartments are competitively priced for this in-demand, central location – from between £2.95m and £12.95m – and accompanied by 24-hour concierge and security, a residents’ library and meeting room, and underground parking. Some, too, have breathtaking ‘Mary Poppins’ views across the London rooftops.
Equally important, however, One Carrington is perfectly positioned to take advantage of everything this rapidly evolving neighbourhood has to offer, in particular Robin Birley’s adventurous new project, The Carrington, a private members’ business club, just across the road.
“Mayfair is home to a broad range of financial service businesses, who are happy to manage without the steep overheads of an office in the City or Canary Wharf, but still want somewhere they can entertain and meet with clients,” says Tom Rundall, Partner in Knight Frank’s Prime Central London Developments team.
The ultimate workspace, The Carrington will have drawing rooms and meeting rooms, IT specialists, secretaries and financial analysts, but, perhaps most significantly for residents of One Carrington, it will have a spa, swimming pool and gym to which all purchasers get a free three-year pass.
Nor is The Carrington club the area’s only exciting new arrival. Nearby Shepherd’s Market – home to Birley’s celebrated 5 Hertford Street – will soon welcome Cambridge House, an Auberge Resorts Collection Hotel created from the former In and Out Military Club, and a new, green and pleasant landscape, making the area the ideal backdrop for both work and play.
Please contact tom.rundall@knightfrank.com with any enquiries, or explore One Carrington further.
