Situated in the historic artists quarter of Chelsea and surrounded by the stately mid-victorian architecture of the Bolton s Conservation Area, Ashberg House has been conceived as the ultimate lifestyle home in Central London. Its progressive exterior styling juxtaposes the area s notable houses yet pays homage to the evolution of a district renowned for its creativity, culture and celebrated residents. The contemporary facade, discreet but distinct in nature, belies the scale of the living volume beyond. Not just a residence, from its very inception the design of Ashberg House has considered all the aspects that may inform a way of life. References have been drawn from innovators in a diversity of disciplines, from couture fashion to private yachts. The end result is a marriage of beauty and function, embodying those attributes that enlighten and illuminate an individual most personal of assets: their home.
"No pressure, no diamonds" Thomas Carlyle Named after one of the world s most singular diamonds, Ashberg House takes influence from this extraordinary stone, not least in its glass architectural aesthetic and faceted interior details, but also the precise and exacting construction methods employed. The 102 carat yellow, cushion cut Ashberg diamond, once part of the Russian Crown Jewels and internationally renowned for its exceptional qualities, is reflective of the exhaustive exploration and reckoning behind Ashberg, The House.
Located in the heart of Chelsea, within the Bolton s Conservation Area and on the fabled Cathcart Road, Ashberg House occupies an exclusive footprint of quintessential Central London. This area is defined by its proximity to cosmopolitan shopping, fine dining and vibrant entertainment, fused with artisanal suppliers and local business. Access to a myriad of transport links and some of the United Kingdom s most renowned independent schools was also a major consideration in the selection of the home s original site.
05 minutes CHELSEA FC STADIUM by car 06 minutes SLOANE STREET by car 07 minutes V&A MUSEUM by car Landmarks abound in an area globally recognised as one of the world s most premier addresses. Culturally, the location is surrounded by art galleries and museums, whilst the avid shopper is catered for via the luxury brands of Sloane Street and grand department stores in Knightsbridge. Gourmands can take their pick of Michelin starred hideaways or neighbourhood bistros, whilst the curious can immerse themselves in the world s finest collection of museums, and the leisurely can enjoy the rich tapestry of Royal parks and palaces. 07 minutes BATTERSEA HELIPORT by car 15 minutes MAYFAIR by car 25 minutes HEATHROW by car
Designed in a modern vernacular to include a plethora of glass, black basalt and bronze details, the building elevations are a provocative counterpoint to Chelsea s traditional brick & stucco villas; boldly challenging the status quo whilst retaining a classical proportionality. To the front, behind a fortress-like automated garage door, is a forecourt for two vehicles and the main entrance to the house. To the rear is an unexpectedly large stepped garden and two sunshine filled terraces to the raised floors. This secluded haven has a zen calmness, yet its dining and lounging zones, including a statement exterior fireplace and connectivity to the interior, means it can easily morph into an enviable entertainment space.
There is a sense of occasion upon entering through the floor-to-ceiling bronzed front door. This theatre continues as a wall of bronze fins revolve to reveal the formal reception room and elevated garden terrace beyond. Two sculptural chandeliers capture the essence of Ashberg House s relationship with natural light and the external environment. installation hanging in the double height atrium, which in turn connects the main entertainment floors and the exterior. All of the furnishings within this statement entertainment space also make subtle reference to the original diamond inspiration, be it in the feather shaped joinery pulls or the facets and chamfers of the loose furniture. The architecture s play on light further expounds the interiors jewel like qualities. The falling leaf motif of the chandeliers links the smaller entrance hall feature light to the stunning sculptural
Descending via the generous staircase for any and every eventuality. past the bronze wine gallery installation Bespoke fitted cabinetry in grey tay koto one arrives at the hospitably proportioned with stylized bronze quadrilateral handles kitchen, dining and family area - the convey a less formal ambiance, whilst heart of this home. retaining the practicality of storage, with soft furnishings maintaining the clean The secluded garden beyond, with its angular concept running throughout the own fireplace, is an extension of the main whole house. space and accessed through a floor to ceiling sliding glass wall. This area is supported in its front of house function by discreet and well This area serves a variety of functions, placed service areas to provide for from reading a quiet book, to children entertainment on a grand scale. playing or formal dining. The space truly has the volume to cater
Accessed via a daylight reflecting staircase and lift lobby this floor radiates a zen calmness whilst enjoying breathtaking design to create voluminous sanctuaries. Entering the statement swimming pool space through a heated glass door, one s eye is drawn to the chiaroscuro quality of a full length riven slate wall descending into the water and a black polished ceiling, contrasting with the light stone floors. Beyond the pool, behind a screen of fabric encapsulated in glass, is a steam room, drench shower and changing facilities. In addition to the spa nature of this area is a state of the art gymnasium with the latest equipment and an excellent quality cinema room, both finished to a standard surpassing residential expectations. The feature plaster wall is inset with an over scale motif to resemble light refracting through glass.
The first floor of Ashberg House is generously dedicated to the master suite running the full extent of the building s footprint. There are separate compartments for the WC and waterfall shower and all materiality within the bathroom is sumptuous and refined. The sumptuous bedroom maintains a strong architectural symmetry and deliberately over-scaled proportions, offset in delicate and intricate soft furnishings and textural fabrics, ensure the entire space conveys a sense of calm and well-being. Off the bedroom is a substantial bathroom, featuring a book matched marble wall encapsulating the bath and a double vanity with suspended mirrors aligned in front of the window. The bedroom also leads to a walk-in closet dressed in fine birds-eye maple cabinetry with extensive storage. For a quick exit early morning, one can shower in a further shower room and depart via the study, which features a darker palette of more masculine timbers and fabrics.
This home benefits from four guest bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms. On the second floor are found three bedrooms accessed from a vast sky-light washed landing containing a small butler s pantry for the convenience of getting a late night bottle of water or an early morning coffee. The two rear bedrooms on the second floor, dressed to a very high standard with custom designed headboards and soft furnishings, have views over a living roof and the garden below. The largest guest bedroom is placed at the front of the building and has a unique view down Seymour Walk, giving the room a sense of openness. This bedroom has its own walk-through closet and bathroom, with a cosy seating area for quiet reflection, providing a haven for guests. On the Garden Floor is found the fourth guest bedroom, a quiet haven with its own tranquil light well and independent access to the street for complete independence.
ENTRANCE HALL 6.0 x 3.3 m 19 6" x 10 8" ft FORMAL RECEPTION 11.9 x 5.6 m 39"0 x 18 3" ft GIA (approx.) 120 m 2 1,292 ft 2 GEA (approx.) 160 m 2 1,727 ft 2 POWDER ROOM SERVERY FORMAL RECEPTION ENTRANCE HALL TERRACE FORECOURT LIFT LOBBY STORE STAIRS ATRIUM
FAMILY AREA 10.2 x 8.4 m 33 6" x 27 8" ft SERVICE KITCHEN 5.8 x 3.1 m 19"0 x 10 7" ft UTILITY ROOM 3.9 x 2.1 m 12 7" x 6 8" ft WINE GALLERY 5.9 x 2.1 m 19 3" x 6 8" ft GUEST SUITE 4 4.5 x 3.9 m 14 7" x 12 9" ft MAID S ROOM 3.8 x 2.9 m 12 4" x 9 5" ft GIA (APPROX.) 203 m 2 2,181 ft 2 GEA (APPROX.) 246 m 2 2,646 ft 2 UTILITY ROOM SERVICE KITCHEN KITCHEN GUEST SUITE 4 GARDEN FIREPLACE POWDER ROOM WINE GALLERY FAMILY AREA PLANT ROOM MAID S ROOM LIFT LOBBY STAIRS DINING LOUNGE STORE
CINEMA 5.9 x 5.4 m 19 5" x 17 9" ft GYM 5.5 x 3.4 m 17 11" x 11 3" ft POOL 13 x 4 m 42 8" x 13 0" ft STEAM ROOM 2.6 x 1.8 m 8 5" x 5 9" ft POOL LOUNGE 10.8 x 3.3 m 35 4" x 10 8" ft GIA (APPROX.) 233 m 2 2,513 ft 2 GEA (APPROX.) 269 m 2 2,899 ft 2 POOL STEAM ROOM POOL PLANT GYM POWDER ROOM CINEMA POOL LOUNGE DRENCH SHOWER PLANT ROOM LIFT LOBBY POWDER ROOM STAIRS SHOWER SHOWER
MASTER BEDROOM 5.8 x 5.3 m 19 2" x 17 6" ft MASTER ENSUITE 6.9 x 2.7 m 22 6" x 8 8" ft DRESSING ROOM 3.9 x 3.9 m 12 7" x 12 7" ft STUDY 4.4 x 3.6 m 14 3" x 11 9" ft ENSUITE 2.3 x 2.1 m 7 5" x 6 8" ft GIA (APPROX.) 116 m 2 1,250 ft 2 GEA (APPROX.) 140 m 2 1,504 ft 2 ENSUITE DRESSING ROOM TERRACE MASTER BEDROOM STUDY LIFT MASTER ENSUITE LOBBY STORE STAIRS
GUEST SUITE 1 5.7 x 3.8 m 18 9" x 12 6" ft GUEST SUITE 2 4.5 x 3.1 m 14 7" x 10 7" ft GUEST SUITE 3 3.2 x 2.7 m 10 5" x 9 0" ft GIA (APPROX.) 81 m 2 876 ft 2 GEA (APPROX.) 121 m 2 1,297 ft 2 GUEST SUITE 2 GUEST SUITE 1 GUEST SUITE 3 LIFT LOBBY STORE STAIRS
SUMMARY An exceptional architectural new build house A unique synergy of volume and natural light Situated within the highly desirable Bolton s conservation area Designed by Morpheus London Arranged as five ensuite bedrooms Discreet frontage with secure private parking Passenger Lift to all floors Spa floor that incorporates a Swimming Pool, Steam Room, Gym & Screening Room Secluded garden with feature open fireplace and further terraces to the rear One Year s Residence Management subscription 10 Year New Build Warranty - Allianz backed Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea GIA 774 m2-8,334 ft2 approx. GEA 978 m2-10,531 ft2 approx. Freehold Secure Forecourt Entrance Hall Powder Room Reception Butler s Pantry Atrium Wine Gallery Kitchen, Family Room & Dining Master Suite Floor with Private Study Four further Bedroom Suites Four further Powder Rooms Swimming Pool Steam Room Gym Screening Room Lift Catering Kitchen with Dumb Waiter Utility Room Staff Room & Laundry Landscaped Garden with Fireplace Further Terraces to Rear Bespoke Furnishing Climate Cooling Underfloor Heating Lutron Lighting Crestron Audio Visual Banham Security KITCHEN Bespoke hand-crafted kitchen joinery in solid veneer and bronze ironmongery Antique brown granite worktops Gaggenau induction hob Gaggenau oven Gaggenau dishwasher Gaggenau wine fridge Gaggenau fridge freezer Quooker on-demand hot water WINE GALLERY Climate controlled bespoke unit Capacity: 245 bottles Climate: 8-18 C BATHROOMS Bespoke stone vanity tops & joinery with high specification sanitary ware from Kohler, Samuel heath and Hansgrohe Faucets by Dornbracht, KWC and Vola SWIMMING POOL 43 x 13 ft heated swimming pool with Ozone water purification technology Independent climate controlled environment Digi-pad access & dedicated CCTV Heated glass to climate boundaries STEAM AREA Bespoke Drom UK Steam room system Drench shower Two guest changing rooms GYM Technogym New Forma Synchro 500 Technogym New Forma Jog 500 Technogym Kinesis Personal Vision (Weighted pulley unit) Walk-in equipment storage & drinks chiller LIFT Hydraulic passenger lift to all floors Leather & timber panelling with Moon cream marble floor SERVICE KITCHEN High specification appliances including: - Professional gas hob - Gaggenau oven - Gaggenau steam oven - Gaggenau warming drawer - Gaggenau dish washer - Gaggenau larder fridge - Gaggenau larder freeze Dumb Waiter linking to Reception Room UTILITY ROOM Miele washing/dryer machine Maytag drying cabinet Direct staff access to street MAID S ROOM Miele washing machine Miele clothes drier SECURITY Comprehensive intruder alarm and fire protection Nacoss Banham Grade 2D Intruder Alarm system utilising the latest dual technology sensors with remote Red Alert monitoring CCTV to principle access points & swimming pool Secure drive-in forecourt INTELLIGENT AND AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS Crestron Total Home Technology Infrastructure to integrate and control the property s technology Multiroom audio and visual distribution, and smart environmental control Wall mounted fully customisable colour touch screen keypads to principle areas with full ipad integration Dedicated multi-media cinema with HD projection and B&W surround sound High Definition video distribution system throughout B&W Integrated Speaker System throughout principal rooms Cat6 cabling throughout wired to fully adaptable central hub Remote building management system LIGHTING SYSTEMS Lutron Homeworks installed throughout allowing complete internal and external lighting control and advanced security programming Lutron controlled curtains Fully compatible with Creston Home Technology infrastructure and ipad functionality COOLING, HEATING AND HOT WATER Water borne under floor heating throughout with multizone controll through the building management system Climate control to principle rooms interfaced via the Creston System Heated towel rails on centrally timed circuits Heated bathroom mirrors Decoflame ethanol-fuelled remote controlled fire places SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY The property achieves Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4 Central Heating and Power Unit (CHP), efficiently producing electricity from gas Rainwater Harvesting supplying irrigation to landscaped areas RESIDENCE MANAGEMENT Ashberg House comes with a one year s complimentary Residence Management membership The Morpheus Residence Management team provides clients with discreet and highly professional service to assist in the running and management of their London residence, whether they are in London or overseas. With a single point of contact, we deliver a range of services from the management and execution of maintenance or alteration works, to assisting in the recruitment of household staff, with the aim of providing an exceptional and bespoke service at every touch point. With our expert knowledge on all aspects of residential property, we endeavour to ensure that our clients experience of living in their home will be enjoyable and hassle free
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