£7m Kensington Gardens Penthouse for sale with Beauchamp Estates

Located at the northern end of the prestigious Palace Gate, with uninterrupted views over Kensington Gardens, Beauchamp Estates has been instructed to sell a luxurious modern penthouse to the market, for £7,250,000.

Situated on the fourth and fifth floors of 1 Palace Gate, the large 2,800 sq. ft. penthouse offers modern accommodation with luxe interior design and refined finishes throughout. The Georgian building sits at the end of Palace Gate opposite Kensington Gardens, providing the buyer with fantastic views of the park’s greenery and easy access to the local amenities of Kensington and Chelsea.

The penthouse at 1 Palace Gate can be entered via direct lift or stairs, with bespoke cabinetry to the hallway for discrete storage, and a guest cloakroom. The large open-plan double reception room has an abundance of natural light, with the focal point an elegant round window flanked by Georgian windows with views over the park. The space can be flexible for both entertaining guests and relaxing as a family, with a gas fireplace and large L-shaped sofa to one end, and a dining area with delicate pendant lighting to the other end.

The kitchen sits at the other end of the fourth floor providing a bright and stylish area for a family to cook and eat together. There is dual tone cabinetry in white and midnight blue, with integrated Gaggenau appliances, and a large kitchen island offering ample storage space, as well as space for a six-seater dining table with further bespoke cabinetry on the far wall. The fourth bedroom is styled as a media room/home study with a ceiling projector and a curved wall creating a cosy ambience.

The fifth floor is accessed by a statement staircase, a fusion of glass and floating wooden treads. The Principal bedroom suite has a private terrace overlooking Kensington Gardens, with a bespoke walk-through dressing room and marble-clad en suite bathroom with dual sinks, freestanding bath tub and rainfall shower. There are a further two guest bedrooms and en suite bathrooms, ideal for a family or hosting friends.

Throughout the penthouse, every detail has been meticulously designed to the highest standard, including Philippe Starck door handles and customised walnut joinery. Modern touches include underfloor heating, electric curtains, home automation system and a comprehensive lighting system, perfect for family living. The furniture of the penthouse is also available by separate negotiation, should a buyer wish for a fully styled turnkey home.

Stuart Bennett, Head of Sales (Mayfair) of Beauchamp Estates says: “The Palace Gate penthouse is a fantastic home, offering elegant living space with modern touches ideal for family life. The duplex penthouse benefits from direct lift access, with a superb modern interior design scheme throughout. The home offers fantastic views and a private terrace overlooking Kensington Gardens, so that this penthouse really feels like it is nestled amongst the treetops.”

Palace Gate is a prestigious address, with the street home to both the Embassy of South Korea and the Zambian High Commission. The history of the street traces back to the 1860s, having previously formed part of Gloucester Road. Residents of Palace Gate can easily travel to High Street Kensington and Knightsbridge, as well as South Kensington and Chelsea, for enjoying the best of the local area. Kensington Gardens, once the private gardens of nearby Kensington Palace, provide 107 hectares of beautiful parkland for Londoners to enjoy.

The 1 Palace Gate penthouse is on sale for £7,250,000, with viewings by strict appointment only.