With round-the-clock concierge service, embassy level security and Michelin Star restaurants, its easy to see why these luxury developments are continuing to draw buyers and tenants to London.
Lodha UK is one of the capital’s most active prime residential developers, with £2 billion worth of properties either under construction or already completed. Their impressive collection includes Lincoln Square in Covent Garden, Holland Park Gate in Kensington and One Grosvenor Square in Mayfair.
Under one roof
One Grosvenor Square offers 44 residences on what is arguably London’s grandest square. It is situated close to the prestigious Chancery Rosewood Hotel, which is due to open in 2025 in the iconic Grade II Listed building that was once the American embassy.
The Saint Amand team at One Grosvenor Square is dedicated to fulfilling the requirements of those who live there. The team have been carefully hand-picked from private members’ clubs and renowned hotels such as London’s Mandarin Oriental and Raffles in Singapore. Bespoke services include sourcing the best practitioners in medicine, childcare and education, and there is even a private office to help with legal and tax affairs, and advise on fine art.
Matthew Huybrechts, Director at Dexters Mayfair, says, “Those with ultra wealth through tech, finance, art and social media live a ‘concierge lifestyle’. For example, parking alone is not enough, this clientele requires luxury valet servicing and secure parking spaces for their Ferrari or Bugatti, which are also wide enough for the Rolls Royce Phantom or the supercar next on their wish list.”
World class wellness
Twenty Grosvenor Square is the very first Four Seasons property that is dedicated solely to luxury residential living. The apartments and penthouses with interiors by Finchatton benefit from world leading hotel services, such as in-residence dining and housekeeping. Amenities include a screening room, business suite, wine room, childcare facilities, and a spa with a 25-metre pool.
“New build developments are collaborating with luxury spa providers,” says Matthew. “They no longer just offer a sauna and Jacuzzi, there needs to be a health and wellness centre with a hydrotherapy area and private treatment rooms. Gone are the days of a gym in the basement, five-star developments need top of the range equipment, enough space for personal training, and air filtration systems. Most owners and tenants also have homes in other locations, so the pool or gym facilities tend to have a very private feel.”
Designer desire
If city living combined with the facilities of a country estate is to your taste, a Georgian inspired townhouse at Chelsea Barracks may suit. Qatari Diar, who specialise in landmark projects in 20 countries that are often unrivalled in scale, scope and vision, has created a new neighbourhood in the heart of Belgravia. Five of the 12.8 acres are dedicated to open space and garden squares named Mulberry and Whistler which have exquisite seasonal planting.
The site dates back to the 1800s when it was first used as housing for battalion infantry and the Garrison Chapel, once a place of worship for the Coldstream and Grenadier Guards, has been lovingly restored. There are two vitality pools, treatment rooms, a business suite and two 12-seat boardrooms, and the residents’ lounge has a billiard room and a 16-seat cinema.
In the best contemporary developments, buyers are snapping up more than one property, as Matthew explains. “We have clients with staff and, in addition to a family residence, they’ll request a studio for their chef and another for their nanny.”
A property that is completely tailored to the demands of the 21st Century and has all the accoutrements to ensure the smooth running of your life is always going to be desirable as a forever home. In addition, super prime properties attract investors and those in the buy-to-let business. Your local Dexters office will be able to offer specific advice on new homes coming to the market.
