About this property
Undoubtably one of the capital’s finest apartments, this penthouse has an incredible and unrivalled 182′ (55.7m) frontage that provides the most beautiful and iconic views over Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park and London towards the Surrey Hills, almost 18 miles in the distance. Completed in 2011 and predominantly a new-build structure that created a 7th floor on top of the existing building, the main apartment has direct lift access and extends to 5,800sqft (538sqm). Designed so that all the principle rooms open onto the 360 degree decked roof terrace, the apartment is underfloor heated & comfort cooled with floor to ceiling windows throughout that further maximise the wonderful natural light and far-reaching aspects. Behind the scenes, there is a Home Automation System controlling the temperature, Audio Visual & TV, the motorised curtains & blinds and the lighting.
The main living space consists of a 35′ reception and dining room, again overlooking the park, that connects through to the Media Room. A more informal dining space is provided by the fully fitted and bespoke kitchen with Samsung fridge/freezer, Siemens fridge, Ilve oven & hob and Liebherr Vinidor wine fridge and a generous breakfast area with sliding doors onto the terrace, ideal for al-fresco dining and entertaining with friends and family. The principal bedroom suite occupies the entire eastern wing of the apartment and includes a sumptuous bath and shower room – each opening onto the roof terrace – a dressing room and a private study. There are three further guest bedroom suites (two of which are on the 6th floor below) and a further fifth double bedroom. Included in the sale is a two bedroom Staff Apartment, immediately below the penthouse (6th floor) which extends to approximately 1,057sqft (98sqm).
Caroline House is a 1950’s apartment building set back from the Bayswater Road, in landscaped grounds and looked after by a uniformed 24hr porter service. It is approached via a tumble stone driveway through fob-controlled automated gates and also provides parking at the rear, where the Penthouse has a double garage. The wider area provides a number of shopping, restaurant and transport facilities, indeed the Central Line at Queensway Underground Station provides easy access to the West End (7mins) and the City (15-20mins) and the Heathrow Express at Paddington Station takes 15-21mins to Heathrow Airport. Furthermore, the immediate neighbourhood is currently undergoing an estimated £3bn regeneration including high end residential, retail and commercial projects which will further enhance the wide range of excellent amenities available to the local residents.
Additional information
- EPC Rating: C
- Tenure: Leasehold. Lease Expiry: 24/12/3010 (985 years remaining)
- Service Charge: £66,273.88pa
- Ground Rent: TBC
- Council Tax Band: F
