Kensington, SW7 SW10, w8
Kensington, a zone one location, offers proximity, connectivity, minimised commercialisation, whilst including a village like experience, supported through a network of high quality cafes, restaurants, bars, parks and gardens, education and cultural institutions.
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A cosmopolitan mix of families, young professionals are attracted to it's mansion houses and purpose built apartments, including Edwardian mansion blocks such as Campden Hill Court, Campden Hill Gate, Abingdon Court and Abingdon Mansions, Iverna Court and Iverna Mansions.
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Parks
Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, Royal Gardens originally owned by the British monarchy, provides 100’s hectares of parkland.
Art
The Serpentine Gallery, one of London’s best-loved contemporary art galleries.; Victoria and Albert Museum; The Science Museum; Natural History Museum; Royal Albert Hall, a fabulous, grade I Listed Building. The Roof Gardens, Kensington High Street, The Abingdon, Abingdon Road, Kensington Church Street, Kensington Place restaurant, Kensington Church Street, Launceston Place restaurant, Launceston Place.
Transport
High Street Kensington provides District and Circle Line services. Paddington Station has an excellent Heathrow link.
Private schools
Thomas’s, Pembridge Hall, Wetherby Pre-Prep, Norland Place, Notting Hill Prep and Hawkesdown House.
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Best Streets
Kensington Palace Gardens, Kensington Church Street. Streets such Phillimore Gardens, Stafford Terrace and Argyll Road, Brunswick Gardens, Palace Gardens Terrace, Velotten Estate, Victoria Road and Cottesmore Gardens. New Developments can be found at Academy Gardens, Thornwood Gardens, Holland Green and One Kensington Gardens; all with concierge service and secure parking.
the streets of Kensington.
The following are prominent streets in Kensington, their descriptions and examples of properties that can be found there. Please register with us here to make an enquiry or to book a consultation on current options to purchase property in Kensington.
Victoria Road, w8
LOCATION
Victoria Road, Kensington; one of Kensington's premier residential roads close to Kensington Palace. A short walk from Kensington Gardens, shopping, transport links on Kensington High Street.
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ARCHITECTURAL CONFIGURATION
Detached and terraced houses, 6 bedrooms, 6 reception rooms, 6 bathrooms, Period, Garden, Roof Terrace, Private Parking, drawing rooms, dining rooms and large kitchens that shut the outside world to cater for the hosts and guests. Other prominent features include landscaped gardens, library, sweeping staircase, large bedrooms, large dressing rooms, roof terraces. ​Approximately 6,265 sq ft (582 sq m) on four floors only.
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ESTIMATED VALUES:
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DESCRIPTION
Well served by a number of excellent schools.
Upper Phillimore Gardens, w8
LOCATION
Phillimore Estate is located to the north of Kensington High Street, between two of London's most beautiful parks, Holland Park and Kensington Palace Gardens/Hyde Park.
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ARCHITECTURAL CONFIGURATION
Detached and semi detached period properties; 10 bedrooms, 4 reception rooms, 10 bathrooms. Approximately 12,260 sq ft (1,138 sq m).
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ESTIMATED VALUES
£30m - £35m.
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DESCRIPTION
Upper Phillimore Gardens is one of London's finest residential addresses; landscaped gardens, roof Terrace, private parking, gracious entrance halls; elegant drawing rooms, formal lounge and dining rooms; large kitchen/breakfast rooms; generous master suites with his and her dressing rooms and bathrooms, well proportioned en-suite bedrooms. Typical lower ground floors can accommodate swimming pool/spas with sauna & steam rooms, jacuzzi, showers, changing area and gyms.
The Boltons, sw10
LOCATION
South east Kensington, close to the border of Chelsea.
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ARCHITECTURAL CONFIGURATION
6 Bedrooms, 2 Reception Rooms, 5 Bathrooms, Garden, Off Street Parking, 4143 Approx Sq Ft
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ESTIMATED PRICE
£45m - £60m.
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DESCRIPTION
Freehold. Wonderfully wide and spacious freehold houses of beautiful proportions situated on one of the most sought after residential streets in West London. Configured over only four floors, houses on this street offer elegant family living and gracious reception rooms with direct access on to a private 75 foot mature garden that exudes a sense of peace and serenity. Accommodation includes a generous and light master bedroom and five further bedrooms, as well as the benefit of two off street private parking spaces.
Prince of Wales Terrace, w8
LOCATION
Kensington, W8, off Kensington Road. (W8), near Kensington Palace and directly opposite Hyde Park. onnectivity with nearby High Street Kensington and Gloucester Road Underground stations.
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ARCHITECTURAL CONFIGURATION
Townhouse, 4 Beds, 3 baths, 3 receptions, four-storey, stucco-fronted Italianate-style, featuring high ceilings, sash windows and detailed architecture.
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ESTIMATED VALUES
Townhouse: £8m; Apartment: £3m
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DESCRIPTION
Prince of Wales Terrace in Kensington (W8) is a cul-de-sac of 22 Victorian stucco-fronted buildings, primarily built in the Italianate manner, between 1862 and 1865. Many were converted to apartments, with 1-5 bedrooms, which often feature high-spec renovations, combining original Victorian features, such as tall ceilings, working fireplaces, private terraces / balconies, with modernisation. The lack of gardens is compensated by the availability of Hyde Park
Located near Kensington Palace, Prince of Wales Terrace offers close proximity to discerned shopping opportunities on Kensington High Street, Michelin-starred restaurants, and cultural landmarks like the Royal Albert Hall.​​
LOCATION
Kensington, W8, off Kensington Road, Located in a quiet, upscale area immediately south of Kensington Palace, Kensington Palace Gardens and across the road from Hyde Park. It is a few minutes walk away from Kensington High St.
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ARCHITECTURAL CONFIGURATION
Townhouse; 4 Beds, 4 baths, 3 receptions, Lift, Juliette Balcony, Queen Anne Revival-style mansions, including distinctive Dutch gables, leaded/copper light glazing, and ornate stonework. Apartments: large, lateral, portered mansion flats
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ESTIMATED VALUES
£10m to purchase 4-5 bedroom house; £10k per month to rent a 3 bedroom apartment.
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DESCRIPTION
Kensington Court is an historic residential enclave, arranged in a figure of eight, holding two islands of property in it's main section, providing a sense of community and detachment from the busy Kensington Road.
Kensington Court was the first location to pioneer the Victorian Mansion block and was developed between 1883–1886. Amenities feature a mix of residential, some commercial (cafes/galleries), and, notably, several embassies and high commissions.​​
Kensington Court
LOCATION
Kensington (W8), situated between Kensington Church Street and Kensington High Street.
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ARCHITECTURAL CONFIGURATION
Townhouse;4 Beds, 3 baths, 3 receptions
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ESTIMATED VALUES
Townhouse: £6m; Apartment: £2m
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DESCRIPTION​
Holland Street is a picturesque, residential street, lined with elegant, narrow, often multi-story charming, well-preserved 18th-century Georgian and early Victorian townhouses. The street is It is considered one of Kensington's most charming and prestigious addresses, often described as "picturesque" and "historic"
Residences may often feature traditional period details, combined with modern high-end renovations and small front gardens
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There is exceptional access to amenities being close to High Street Kensington Underground station, a few minutes' walk from Kensington Gardens, Holland Park, and the shops and restaurants of Kensington High Street.​​​
Holland St, W8
LOCATION
Kensington (W8); it runs between Kensington Church Street and Vicarage Gardens. Excellent access via Notting Hill Gate (Central, District, and Circle lines) and High Street Kensington (District and Circle lines) stations.
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ARCHITECTURAL CONFIGURATION
4 Beds, 3 baths, 3 receptions, arge family homes, maisonettes, and converted flats.
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ESTIMATED VALUES
Townhouse: £8m; Apartment: £3m
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DESCRIPTION​
Brunswick Gardens in is a quiet, tree-lined street, family-friendly, tranquil, known for its beautiful, grand, 1850s-1860s white stucco-fronted Victorian houses, that retain period features, such as high ceilings, ornate cornicing, fireplaces and charming front gardens, as well as private rear gardens or sunny terraces..
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Shops, cafes and restaurants of Notting Hill Gate, Kensington High Street and Portobello Road are a short walk away, as are green spaces such as Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, and Holland Park. Nearby top schools include Pembridge Hall, Wetherby School, and Holland Park School.​​
brunswick gardens, W8
LOCATION
South Kensington, SW7, off Gloucester Road
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ARCHITECTURAL CONFIGURATION
Townhouse; 5-6 Beds, 3 baths, 3 receptions. Tall terraced houses (typically 4-5 stories plus lower ground) arranged around three private garden squares.​ Buildings: Cornwall Garden House.
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ESTIMATED VALUES
Townhouse: £8m; Apartment: £1.5m-£3m
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DESCRIPTION
Cornwall Gardens is a prestigious, residential area, of white-stuccoed, Victorian-era architecture and three long, narrow, private communal gardens, developed between 1862 and 1879. The gardens are for residents only and feature formal layouts, with perimeter paths, mature trees and flowering shrubs; creating a peaceful, woodland-like atmosphere.
The location is close to Gloucester Road station, numerous shops, bars, restaurants and major cultural attractions, like the Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park.​​
Cornwall gardens, SW7
duchess of bedford walk, W8
LOCATION
Situated on the northern boundary of the Phillimore Estate and close to Holland Park.
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ARCHITECTURAL CONFIGURATION
Large, elegant and spacious, lateral apartments, with buildings featuring period architecture, such as the Neo-Georgian red brick Academy Gardens.​ Buildings: Duchess of Bedford House, Academy Gardens, Campden Hill Gate.
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ESTIMATED VALUES
Townhouse: £8m; Apartment: £3m
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DESCRIPTION
Duchess of Bedford's Walk, Kensington (W8), is renowned for its location that borders with the Phillimore Estate and Holland Park. The area offers a blend of quiet, green surroundings and features high-end 1930s mansion blocks like Duchess of Bedford House and gated developments such as Academy Gardens, that offers portered, spacious apartments. ​
Amenities include Holland Park (with its Japanese Kyoto Garden), Kensington High Street (300 meters) and Notting Hill Gate. Transport (District & Circle lines at High Street Kensington and the Central Line at Notting Hill Gate). ​
argyll rd,W8
(the phillimore estate)
LOCATION
Situated between Kensington High Street and Notting Hill; off Kensington Road, Kensington, W8. Phillimore estate.
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ARCHITECTURAL CONFIGURATION
Townhouse, terraced; 4 Beds, 3 baths, 3 receptions; private gardens and, original period, features.
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ESTIMATED PRICE
Townhouse: £8m; Apartment: £3m
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DESCRIPTION
Classic white-stucco fronted Victorian houses line Argyll Road; a quiet, prestigious, residential street, with a leafy, tranquil atmosphere. It offers convenient access to luxury, shopping, dining and green spaces, like Holland Park and Kensington Gardens. It's properties are amongst the most valuable in the UK. There are excellent transport links; Kensington High Street (District/Circle lines) and Notting Hill Gate (Central/District/Circle lines) underground stations.​
pelham crescent, W8
LOCATION
Off Kensington Road; South Kensington, bordering Chelsea and Knightsbridge.
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CONFIGURATION TOWNHOUSE
4 Beds, 3 baths, 3 receptions, balconies, rear gardens.
ESTIMATED PRICE
Townhouse: £8m; Apartment: £3m
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DESCRIPTION
An exclusive, curved terrace of Grade II* listed Georgian stucco houses, designed by George Basevi around 1825. These, high-value, four-to-six-story white, stucco-fronted houses are renowned for their historic, elegant architecture. They share a centre piece, private, 1.07-acre communal garden, reserved for residents. The area offers prime London living experience, combining historical charm with close proximity to key amenities (Tube Station, Natural History, Science, Victoria & Albert Museums, shops on Fulham Road and King's Road).
LOCATION
Situated south of Kensington High Street and near Kensington Gardens and easy walking distance to Kensington High Street, Gloucester Road and Holland Park. It is also close to
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ARCHITECTURAL CONFIGURATION
4 Beds, 3 baths, 3 receptions. Characterized by large, Period-style Victorian townhouses, including terraced, semi-detached and some newly built homes with period-style facades. large, featuring multiple bedrooms (4–8),, high ceilings,, and often, private rear gardens (approx. 43ft).
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ESTIMATED VALUES
Townhouse: £8m; Apartment: £3m
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DESCRIPTION
Eldon Road, located in the prestigious De Vere Conservation Area of Kensington (W8), is a quiet, peaceful residential street known for its historic charm and handsome, multi-story Victorian townhouses. Eldon Road is close to cultural institutions in South Kensington and has excellent local schools nearby include Thomas’s Kensington and Hawkesdown House.​​ The road is well-served by a private security service. ​​
eldon road, W8
de vere gardens, W8
LOCATION
South from Kensington Gardens (Hyde Park), immediate access to the Royal Park, Kensington Palace and Kensington High St.
ARCHITECTURAL CONFIGURATION
Terraced, townhouses; 4 Beds, 3 baths, 3 receptions. Interior Design: Apartments typically feature high ceilings (up to 5 metres in some units), bespoke joinery, marble finishes, and modern home automation like RAKO lighting and Sonos audio.
ESTIMATED VALUES
Townhouse: £8m; Apartment: £3m
DESCRIPTION
A wide residential avenue featuring a mix of grand Victorian stucco-fronted terraces and modern high-end developments. The townhouses of De Vere Gardens are the centrepiece of the De Vere Conservation area, complementing the "village" atmosphere and quiet ambience. The Victorian houses (built 1860's to 1880s) are grand and ornate in style. The street is named after the De Vere family, the Earls of Oxford, who historically owned much of the manor of Kensington.
princes gate,SW8
LOCATION
Situated directly opposite the "Prince of Wales' Gate" to Hyde Park on Kensington Road, the location is exceptionally central, bordering South Kensington, Knightsbridge, and Belgravia.
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ARCHITECTURAL CONFIGURATION
Townhouse; 4 Beds, 3 baths, 3 receptions. The houses are characteristically grand, often exceeding 9,000 to 16,000 sq ft, arranged over 6-7 floors, and feature high ceilings, ornate, classical cornicing and sweeping iron staircases.
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ESTIMATED VALUES
Townhouse: £8m; Apartment: £3m
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DESCRIPTION
Princes Gate in Kensington/Knightsbridge (SW7) is a prestigious, Grade II listed residential location known for its 19th-century, white stucco-fronted mansions overlooking Hyde Park and Princes Gardens. Designed by Harvey Lonsdale Elmes and built from the 1840s onwards, these massive, multi-story houses are highly sought after, featuring grand reception rooms, private terraces, and close proximity to Imperial College, museums, and Harrods. Amenities & Surroundings: Residents have immediate access to Imperial College, the Royal Albert Hall, the Natural History Museum, the Victoria & Albert Museum, and the Science Museum, along with exclusive shopping and dining in Knightsbridge.​​​
queens gate, SW7
LOCATION
Located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, this area is highly affluent and prestigious. It acts as a major north-south connector between Kensington Gardens/Hyde Park and the museum district. connects Kensington Gardens to the Cromwell Road.
ARCHITECTURAL CONFIGURATION
Townhouse; 4 Beds, 3 baths, 3 receptions.
tall, white-stuccoed, and brick Victorian terraced houses and villas. These often feature ornate details, including decorative pediments, balconies, and large sash windows.
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ESTIMATED VALUES
Townhouse: £8m; Apartment: £3m.
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DESCRIPTION
Queen's Gate in Kensington is a tree-lined, mile-long boulevard in South Kensington renowned for its grand Victorian architecture, of residences and embassies, within close proximity to Hyde Park. Built from the 1850s, it acting as a major cultural artery near the Royal Albert Hall, museums, 100 Queen's Gate Hotel. ​Educational Institutions: Home to Queen's Gate School, Near to the Royal Albert Hall, Natural History Museum, Science Museum and Imperial College London. Diplomatic Presence: Houses several embassies, including Thailand, Oman, Bulgaria and Estonia (on nearby Queen's Gate Terrace).​​
Thurloe Square,SW7
LOCATION
Kensington SW7. Situated between Knightsbridge and Chelsea, on the border of South Kensington, it is a quiet, highly sought-after and leafy area, facing the Victoria and Albert Museum.
ARCHITECTURAL CONFIGURATION
The square consists primarily of five-storey white stucco-fronted Georgian-style townhouses designed by George Basevi, 4-5 Beds, 3 baths, 3 receptions.
ESTIMATED VALUES
Estimated Price: Townhouse: £8m; Apartment: £3m
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DESCRIPTION
Thurloe Square is a prestigious, Grade II listed residential garden square in South Kensington, London (SW7), Known for its elegant Neoclassical townhouses, private central gardens that feature mature trees, shrubberies, and paths, maintained for residents.
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Thurloe Square represents a prime example of Victorian London urban planning and is now a designated conservation area. It was developed in the 1840s by architect George Basevi and named after John Thurloe, Secretary of Oliver Cromwell.
South Kensington tube station, the V&A museum and prestigious stores of Knightsbridge are all a short walk away.
LOCATION
Running from Cromwell Road in the south to Hyde Park in the north. Easily accessible via South Kensington Underground station (District, Circle, and Piccadilly lines).
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ARCHITECTURAL CONFIGURATION
4 Beds, 3 baths, 3 receptions
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ESTIMATED VALUES
Townhouse: £8m; Apartment: £3m
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DESCRIPTION
Exhibition Road is named after and built for purpose, for the Great Exhibition of 1851. The road was built to facilitate the interest in and the growth of the arts and sciences. To this day, it remains as a cultural and educational hub featuring major museums, such as the V&A, Science Museum, Natural History Museum, and the Royal Geographical Society.​
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Exhibition Road exists today as a shared space, pedestrian friendly, offering a blend of historic Victorian architecture, modern, artistic, landscaping and educational,, exhibits.
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Whilst it is known for education, there are townhouses and apartments on the street; where residences uniquely take advantage of the low traffic, the bustling and historic ambience. ​​
exhibition road, SW7
Onslow Square, SW7
LOCATION
Onslow Square, Kensington. A short walk from Kensington Gardens, shopping, transport links on Kensington High Street. Well served by a number of excellent schools.
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ARCHITECTURAL CONFIGURATION
6 bedrooms, 6 reception rooms, 6 bathrooms, Approximately 6,265 sq ft (582 sq m) on four floors only. ​
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ESTIMATED VALUES
Apartments: £3.45m - £6.0m.
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DESCRIPTION
One of Kensington's premier residential roads close to Kensington Palace. Period topwnhouses, Garden, Roof Terrace, Private Parking, drawing rooms, dining rooms and large kitchens landscaped gardens, library, sweeping staircase, large bedrooms, large dressing rooms, roof terraces.
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Pelham St, SW7
LOCATION
Pelham St, Kensington; One of Kensington's premier residential roads close to Kensington Palace. A short walk from Kensington Gardens, shopping, transport links on Kensington High Street.
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ARCHITECTURAL CONFIGURATION
6 bedrooms, 6 reception rooms, 6 bathrooms, Period, Garden, Roof Terrace, Private Parking, drawing rooms, dining rooms and large kitchens that shut the outside world to cater for the hosts and guests. Other prominent features include landscaped gardens, library, sweeping staircase, large bedrooms, large dressing rooms, roof terraces. Size: approximately 6,265 sq ft (582 sq m) on four floors only.
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ESTIMATED VALUES
£3.45m - £4.0m.
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DESCRIPTION
Well served by a number of excellent schools. ​
Apartments, Kensington (buyer service)
One Kensington Gardens
Example Configuration:: 5 bed Penthouse 5 baths, 3 reception
Location: One Kensington Gardens, Kensington
Price: £35m.
Holland Park Villas
Example Configuration: 3 beds, 3 baths, 256 sqm
Location: 6 Campden Hill, Kensington.
Price: £8.75m
Vicarage Gate House
Example Configuration: 4 bed penthouse, 4 baths, 1 reception
Location: Vicarage Gate House, Vicarage Gate, Kensington, W8.
Price: £13.45m (or 3 beds, 3 baths; £6m)
Kensington Palace Gardens
Example Configuration: 3 beds, 2 baths, 3 receptions
Location: Kensington Palace Gardens, Kensington.
Price: £25m
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