A 19TH CENTURY ARCHITECTURAL TREASURE WITH AN AIR OF QUIET ELEGANCE AND THE FINEST 21ST CENTURY DESIGN

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2 A 19TH CENTURY ARCHITECTURAL TREASURE WITH AN AIR OF QUIET ELEGANCE AND THE FINEST 21ST CENTURY DESIGN

3 THE LANCASTERS H Y D E PA R K

4 Architecture is a visual art, and the buildings speak for themselves Julia Morgan The Lancasters façade has been restored to its full architectural glory, while, internally, period features such as moulded cornices and open fireplaces have been sympathetically married to the finest contemporary design. Set against the stunning backdrop of London s biggest front garden Hyde Park The Lancasters provides the very best of both worlds: a continuous green landscape and the vibrancy of the capital on your doorstep.

5 EUROSTAR INTER NATIONAL TER M INAL THE CIT Y CANARY WHAR F BUCKINGHAM PAL ACE KEN S INGTON GARDEN S R EGENT S PARK BOND STREE T MAYFAIR PARK L ANE S ER PENTINE GALLERY HARRODS

6 LANCASTER GATE THE LANCASTERS HYDE PARK KENSINGTON GARDENS BAYSWATER ROAD

8 LOCATION IS PARAMOUNT REGENT S PARK EUROSTAR INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL To the south lies the tranquility of Kensington Gardens and beyond that Knightsbridge and Chelsea. To the east is Mayfair with its plethora of destination shops and restaurants. To the west lie the bohemian charms of Notting Hill and Portobello Market. Five minutes north is Paddington Station, providing express access to Europe s most connected airport Heathrow and extensive train links to the south and west of England. MARYLEBONE HEATHROW EXPRESS SELFRIDGES OXFORD STREET BOND STREET LANCASTER GATE PARK LANE NOTTING HILL BAYSWATER REGENT STREET 1000M 500M NOTTING HILL GATE KENSINGTON GARDENS HYDE PARK MAYFAIR FORTNUM & MASON KENSINGTON HOLLAND PARK PALACE SERPENTINE GALLERY GREEN PARK BELGRAVIA ST JAMES S PARK HIGH STREET KENSINGTON ROYAL ALBERT HALL KNIGHTSBRIDGE BUCKINGHAM PALACE VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM BELGRAVIA SQUARE HARRODS VICTORIA RIVER THAMES SOUTH KENSINGTON SLOANE SQUARE

LONDON S MOST DISTINGUISHED HOME The Lancasters was originally an elegant parade of fifteen magnificent, stucco-fronted Grade II listed houses dating from the mid-19th century.

9 LONDON S MOST DISTINGUISHED HOME The Lancasters was originally an elegant parade of fifteen magnificent, stucco-fronted Grade II listed houses dating from the mid-19th century. Each of the 77 homes has been designed around the grandeur of the original architecture and interior features of the building. At the front of the building is a spectacular private garden featuring a simple yet elegant sculpture. Designed to be viewed and appreciated by the public, particular attention has been paid towards the scale and open form of the art piece, providing an exciting contrast between contemporary sculpture and The Lancasters period architecture.

There is in London all that life can afford Samuel Johnson London is one of the world s most invigorating and exciting cities in the world, possessing an array of restaurants, bars,

11 There is in London all that life can afford Samuel Johnson London is one of the world s most invigorating and exciting cities in the world, possessing an array of restaurants, bars, boutiques and cultural hot spots. As a resident of The Lancasters you ll feel the pulse of the city, day or night, with entertainment from the established to the avant-garde on your doorstep.

The Green Heart of the Capital Step outside the door of The Lancasters and the most historic and prestigious of the Royal Parks is laid out before you.

12 The Green Heart of the Capital Step outside the door of The Lancasters and the most historic and prestigious of the Royal Parks is laid out before you. Hyde Park s creator, King Henry VIII, acquired the park in 1536 and stocked the land with deer and wild boar. Today this vast green space lies at the very heart of the capital, encircled by London s most exclusive boroughs: Mayfair, Knightsbridge and Kensington.

A man seldom thinks with more earnestness of anything than he does of his dinner London has grown into one of the great culinary centres of the world, boasting the finest examples of global cuisine;

Nobu, Scott s of Mayfair, Corrigan s Mayfair, Le Gavroche and Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester.

13 A man seldom thinks with more earnestness of anything than he does of his dinner London has grown into one of the great culinary centres of the world, boasting the finest examples of global cuisine; and producing restaurants of unparalleled style, character and adventure. Residents of The Lancasters need go no further than Mayfair to enjoy some of the finest restaurants London has to offer. Nobu, Scott s of Mayfair, Corrigan s Mayfair, Le Gavroche and Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester. And there are the many exclusive private member s clubs that have made this area of London so alluring for the elite: the iconic Annabel s, George Club, Mark s Club, The Savile and The Lansdowne. Samuel Johnson ONE SHOULD EITHER BE A WORK OF ART, OR WEAR a WORK OF ART OSCAR WILDE Surround yourself with London s high-end fashion houses, visit the destination streets of Bond Street, Sloane Street and Savile Row only moments away. The world s finest luxury department stores are within easy reach, with Harrods and Harvey Nichols to the south, Selfridges and Liberty to the east, and Fortnum & Mason to the south-east of Hyde Park. Explore the St James area of Mayfair where you will find world-class establishments such as the Fine Art Society and the contemporary art space, Haunch of Venison.

Established in 1970 and housed in a classical 1934 tea pavilion, it takes its name from the nearby Serpentine Lake, and has held exhibitions from artists as renowned as Bridget Riley, Andy Warhol and

14 The Lancasters is uniquely placed to enjoy many of London s best-loved cultural gems. The Serpentine Gallery in the heart of the Park is one of London s primary modern and contemporary galleries and a focus of the visual art world all year round. Established in 1970 and housed in a classical 1934 tea pavilion, it takes its name from the nearby Serpentine Lake, and has held exhibitions from artists as renowned as Bridget Riley, Andy Warhol and Jeff Koons. On the other side of the park, the Royal Albert Hall hosts musical performances, such as the Proms, which are broadcast across the world. Classical combines with World, Jazz and even Rock music in the distinctive elliptical Knightsbridge venue, the building of which was inspired by Britain s Great Exhibition held in 1851 in Hyde Park. Love of beauty is Taste. The creation of beauty is Art Ralph Waldo Emerson

15 LANDMARK ARCHITECTURE Original structure erected in the late 1850s. Retained façade comprising 124 meters of stucco. 270 windows overlooking Hyde Park. Slate mansard roofs with lead dormers. Grand portico entrances. Decorative bottle balustrades, cornices and window surrounds.

Craft with design Highly-skilled artists and craftsmen have been commissioned to work on The Lancasters,

Stone façades have been restored, ornate gypsum plasterwork repaired, period fireplaces replicated and

Joiners, gilders, specialist painters and decorative artists have all been commissioned.

16 Craft with design Highly-skilled artists and craftsmen have been commissioned to work on The Lancasters, ensuring every apartment is hand-finished and unique. Stone façades have been restored, ornate gypsum plasterwork repaired, period fireplaces replicated and bespoke cabinetry fitted. Joiners, gilders, specialist painters and decorative artists have all been commissioned. Classic with contemporary The interior architecture includes plaster mouldings and timber panelling, paying homage to the original features, juxtaposed with sleek kitchens and spa-inspired bathrooms to create a seamless blend of contemporary and traditional.

17 Kitchens Contemporary kitchens are fitted with the latest appliances with granite or stone worktops. Bathrooms The modern chromium brassware is by Fantini, with beautiful Spanish & Italian marble tiles to walls and floors with underfloor heating. Floor Finishes Reception areas walnut timber flooring. Entrance halls marble tiles with contrasting inserts. Kitchen utility areas grey stone porcelain tiles. Master bedrooms walnut timber flooring. Other bedrooms carpet. Wardrobes Italian-designed fitted wardrobes to all bedrooms and beautiful bespoke dressing rooms. Cooling, Heating AND Ventilation Each apartment has a comfort cooling system operated by a control panel in each room with electric under floor and ceiling heating. Whole House Ventilation (WHV) provides filtered fresh air to reception rooms and bedrooms and extracts air from bathrooms, kitchens and utility rooms. Audio Visual Apartments at The Lancasters are wired for sound throughout, ready to install your preferred audiovisual equipment. Each room is provided with an audio keypad to control volume and source. Principal reception rooms are wired for surround-sound, enabling the installation of a home cinema. Lighting Each apartment has a unique lighting layout, designed to offer solutions for everything from reading in comfort to enhancing artwork. Feature lighting has also been considered to provide extra lighting for the staircases. All apartments benefit from a computerised lighting control system to allow scene-setting. ARCHITECTURE IS ONE PART SCIence, one part craft and two parts art david rutten Security All apartments have intruder alarm protection installed, with an option of connecting directly to a central monitoring centre to alert key-holders and police services if required. Access AND Parking Enter the grand carriage entrance and residents will be met by valet parking. There is a secure underground car park beneath the garden with 91 spaces, remote-controlled from within a resident s car or via the concierge. Leisure facilities The Lancasters has a fully-equipped gymnasium available to all residents with a luxurious spa, 15m x 4m swimming pool, steam room and treatment room.

Nilsson Architects have maintained a successful working relationship with Northacre for over 20 years restoring fine buildings to their former glory.

Successfully fusing traditional and contemporary architecture requires a high degree of skill, sensitivity, and experience that Nilsson have proudly built up over the years with a portfolio of Award

The Lancasters is a fantastic example of Nilsson s ability to sympathetically restore magnificent buildings, capturing the rich architectural quality and creating modern homes for the future to the

18 Nilsson Architects have maintained a successful working relationship with Northacre for over 20 years restoring fine buildings to their former glory. Nilsson respect and treasure the architectural qualities of grand historic buildings and seamlessly integrate the latest technology and comforts required by the most discerning buyer. Successfully fusing traditional and contemporary architecture requires a high degree of skill, sensitivity, and experience that Nilsson have proudly built up over the years with a portfolio of Award winning landmark schemes. The Lancasters is a fantastic example of Nilsson s ability to sympathetically restore magnificent buildings, capturing the rich architectural quality and creating modern homes for the future to the highest standards. THE LANCASTERS HAS THE DESIGN QUALITIES OF A RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF INHERENT CHARACTER, TOGETHER WITH ALL THE BENEFITS OF A NEW BUILDING Klas Nilsson, Nilsson Architects The Lancasters interiors have been designed by design experts Intarya. With inspiration taken from La Belle Epoque and the Grand Tour, the design exudes luxury and sophistication. Here, confident blends of colour and pattern are important tools, including vibrant ikats and over-scaled Chinoiserie hand painted in a tonal palette, rich with platinum embroideries. Textural finishes are also key - from verre Églomisé, silk and raffia-style wall coverings to Venetian mirror, silk velvets and precious hand embroideries. The skills of fine artists and craftspeople have also been harnessed to spectacular effect. It is an eclectic, exotic mix. The result is a sensitive and sympathetic response to the provenance, architecture and location of The Lancasters. We take inspiration from the architecture of the building and use this as our starting point for a bespoke interior scheme kamini ezralow, Intarya

service from the 24-hour concierge. Services such as housekeeping, personal shopping and catering can all be arranged.

19 You are never giving, nor can You ever give, enough service James R. Cook With a spirit of care, attention to detail and efficiency residents of The Lancasters will receive a very personal level of service from the 24-hour concierge. Services such as housekeeping, personal shopping and catering can all be arranged. A discreet security system at The Lancasters is tightly controlled via digital entry-phone handsets. A CCTV system continuously monitors all common areas with cameras linking back to the concierge.

21 THE LANCASTERS HYDE PARK A joint venture between Minerva plc & Northacre plc Lancaster Gate, London W2 Phone +44 (0) Fax +44 (0) IMPORTANT NOTICE Lancaster Gate Hyde Park Ltd and its appointed agents Savills and Hamptons International give notice that: 1 They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either have or elsewhere, either on their behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2 Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and layouts are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills, Hamptons International have not tested any of the services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 3 These are illustrations to show the layout of the accommodation only. To view the architectural and structural items excluded on these accommodation layouts, please request the architectural plans from the marketing suite. These details were not created by Savills and Hamptons International. These details are correct at date of print August CREDITS Design & Production MadeThought Photography Andrew J Wood & Richard Waite With thanks to Malin Lund, Jacob Peres & Joan Torrelles

23 DEVELOPED BY MINERVA PLC & NORTHACRE

METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED, GRACIOUS LIVING IN THIS BEAUTIFUL ESTATE

METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED, GRACIOUS LIVING IN THIS BEAUTIFUL ESTATE LES SILLERIES LA RUE AU BLANCQ, GROUVILLE, JERSEY, JE3 9QS Guide Price 13,000,000 SCULPTURED SHRUBBERY & MANICURED LAWNS Ref No: JES110008