The final penthouse has launched at one of London’s most iconic addresses, Gasholders London, King’s Cross.Skyward, an architecturally unique duplex penthouse, and one of the finest homes at one of the world’s most dynamic and acclaimed urban locations, provides over 2,500 sq.ft. (236 sq.m.) of living space, three bedrooms, with balconies on both floors and a private roof terrace on the upper most floor.
Skyward is set within the Grade II-listed Victorian gas holder structure which houses a contemporary apartment building, which boasts a 24-hour concierge, double-height entrance lobby and state-of-the-art amenities. Situated at the heart of London’s Kings Cross estate, a neighbourhood regularly rated as one of the best places to live in London and named by TimeOut as one of the world’s ‘coolest neighbourhoods’, Skyward offers access to an enviable lifestyle.
The residential building, housed within the listed structure, was designed by leading architectural practice WilkinsonEyre, with interior architecture in public areas by Jonathan Tuckey Design. Skyward has been interior designed by Clerkenwell-based practice, Johnson Naylor and dressed by A.London, under Associate Director Lauren Lear.
Skyward’s interiors have been designed to create relaxed harmony, successfully harnessing the architectural drama of the historic structure and gentle curves of the building and canal below. Using a palette inspired by natural hues, connecting with the wooden feature staircase and double-height custom cabinetry, a range of textured fabrics, including boucle, velvet and open weave in natural neutral tones, have been used on soft furnishings. Occasional and feature chairs in burnt orange and mustard create bursts of colour, with unglazed architectural feature lamps and vases of scale highlight the volume.
Lauren Lear, Associate Design Director at A.London comments: “The Skyward penthouse pairs architectural drama with contemporary interiors, set within the curved embrace of a Grade II–listed industrial icon. The gentle curve of the Regent’s Canal just below really shaped how we approached the project. It inspired the flow of the layout and brought a softness we wanted to echo inside.
“With the strong industrial shell of the Gasholders as our backdrop, we focused on creating a calm, layered feel using warm woods, soft fabrics, brushed metal, and mixed stone. It was all about creating a balance between raw and refined, bold and serene.”
Providing an abundance of living and entertaining space, Skyward comes with luxurious bedroom suites and a feature staircase, surmounted by a glass skylight which connects the floors and leads up to the private roof terrace. The flexible space is perfect for entertaining, while also providing multiple locations for more relaxed living and dining.
Skyward is finished to a high specification and includes customised bathrooms and kitchens (appliances by Gaggenau and Miele) home automation with integrated controls for lighting, home entertainment, comfort cooling and heating, blinds, shutters and bathroom warm wall. The comfort heating and cooling includes thermostatically controlled under-floor heating and cooling to the living areas and bedrooms.
On the upper level a large open plan living area, spanning almost 60 ft (18 m), provides a double reception room, dining area and media room, bordered by full height glazing which offers panoramic views of the surrounding cityscape and Regents Canal Basin. The dramatic living space opens onto a private covered balcony featuring folding perforated ‘brise soleil’ screens to the facades that can be opened or closed depending on the sunlight and weather. Bedroom suites, a family bathroom and a living/lounge area opening onto a second private balcony are located on the lower level.
Residents of Skyward benefit from the exclusive lifestyle and leisure amenities available within Gasholders London. This includes a luxurious spa, with hydro pool, steam room, sauna, lounge area and changing suite, double-height entrance lobby with 24-hour concierge and feature staircase, a ground floor meeting room, business lounge and secure bicycle storage.
A 14-seat screening room, games area with pool table, private dining room and adjoining chef’s kitchen is available exclusively to residents. The first floor also features a resident’s only gym and exercise studio. A residents’ only landscaped roof garden with lounge areas, designed by acclaimed landscape architecture practice Dan Pearson Studio, is also available.
Priya Black, Partner, Department Head at Knight Frank says: “The Skyward penthouse is truly unique and offers discerning buyers the last opportunity to own a new build apartment within the development. Skyward is an iconic piece of real estate in a world class urban setting, combining the very best in contemporary living with history and striking architecture.
“King’s Cross is an exemplar regeneration scheme, offering an exceptional lifestyle, and as such homes here have consistently been in high demand.”
Gasholders London provides circular, interlinked contemporary buildings which contain 145 apartments, including the Skyward penthouse, with multi-storey feature atriums and central courtyard with reflective pool.
With on-site access to St Pancras International and King’s Cross Station, the King’s Cross estate provides 8 million square feet of mixed-use development, including new and restored buildings by award winning architects which contain homes, offices that are home to Google, Meta, Sony, Nike, Universal Music and Havas, education facilities for Central Saint Martins College and the Aga Khan Centre and Institute, and 100 shops, cafes and restaurants, including a Barrafina, Dishooom, Aesop, Astrid & Miyu, Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse, Lina Stores, Tom Dixon and Waitrose.
The Skyward penthouse at Gasholders London is offered for sale at an asking price of £6,975,000. For further information on the Gasholders Penthouses visit: www.gasholderslondon.co.uk/the-penthouses or Tel: +44 (0)20 3691 3939.