The personal touch: a bespoke home in St George’s Hill

It is a special occasion when a property becomes available in St George’s Hill, one of the most desirable private gated estates in the UK. What makes Eastwood House, which was sold during the development stage, even more exceptional was its potential for buyers to tailor everything to their needs, ensuring an impeccable and personal finish.

“Knight Frank introduced the buyer early in the process of the build which worked extraordinarily well for us both,” explains Philip Azzopardi, the developer. “When you are developing a home such as this, you have to make choices and it is always difficult because you are not entirely sure what the buyer’s style will be. This buyer, who came in at shell and core stage, has been able to choose the bathrooms and kitchens, finishes such as marble, and, in particular, the lighting, which was very important for them.”

The result is a modern masterpiece befitting of its sought-after location, renowned for its famous residents, discreet lifestyle and second-to-none amenities, including a golf course, tennis club and health and leisure facilities. The house itself benefits from the privacy of its surrounding gardens and is finished to the highest specifications, incorporating a swimming pool and spa, gym, cinema, wine room and large underground garage with turntable.

A sale such as this requires an approach as bespoke as the property itself, with the provision of a personal service at the forefront. “Knight Frank and, most importantly, Stuart Cole have always listened carefully to what I require and also take a very long-term view in terms of their advice. They understand my business and its aims and react accordingly,” Azzopardi adds.

“Having dealt with Stuart for over a decade now, I know he has my best interests at heart and will go the extra mile, along with his colleagues, to make sure I am looked after.”

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