Maskells is delighted to have acted on the sale of this superb family flat in one of the most prestigious mansion blocks in Kensington, showcasing our expertise as Kensington estate agents.
Wynnstay Gardens was constructed in 1885 as seven blocks of apartments in a private road close to Kensington High Street. The architect was Henry S. Copland and the developer was William Cooke, a builder already active in Airlie Gardens. The blocks on Allen Street were limited to four storeys above ground in height to give the semblance of terraced housing. A notable early resident was the sculptor Sir Hamo Thornycroft RA, best known for the statues of Oliver Cromwell outside Parliament and King Alfred the Great in Winchester.
The apartment, which is on the lower ground floor, benefits from a large drawing room with a separate eat-in kitchen, four good sized bedrooms, 3 bath/shower rooms and a study, the approximate floor area being 1,653 sq ft with good ceiling heights. Additionally, there is private parking and a helpful team of porters. The guide price was £1,750,000 for the leasehold interest with a share of freehold.
Wynnstay Gardens is located just to the south of Kensington High Street and therefore benefits from a wide range of shopping on the doorstep and easy transport, with Kensington High Street tube station on the District and Circle lines. For recreation, Holland Park and Kensington Gardens are nearby offering ample green space in the heart of the capital. Holland Park extends to 22.5 hectares of gardens with children’s play facilities, sports areas, a cafeteria, large areas of woodland abundant with wildlife and the beautiful Kyoto Garden, a Japanese garden donated by the Chamber of Commerce of Kyoto in 1991. Kensington Gardens were dreamed up by Queen Caroline in the 18th Century and were originally part of Kensington Palace. The gardens extend to 107 hectares. In the early 1900s, local resident and author J. M. Barrie was inspired to write Peter Pan after many happy walks in the park.
Another local landmark is the Design Museum, the world's leading museum devoted to contemporary design in every form, which moved here from Shad Thames. The building, formerly the Commonwealth Institute, is very distinctive and notable for its complex hyperbolic paraboloid copper roof.
Jamie Hope, Managing Director of Sales at Maskells, commented, “This flat in Wynnstay Gardens had been on the market with several agents over the course of many years and struggled to sell. With a renewed marketing campaign led by our Kensington Church Street office and the successful introduction of an international buyer, a sale was secured very close to the asking price of £1,750,000. This sale demonstrates continued demand for the very best properties in central London. This is the latest sale to have exchanged contracts in a notable run seen at Maskells, with nearly £100m of sales having been agreed by us during July. If you are considering selling property and would like a fresh approach, Maskells is ready, willing, and more than able to assist.”
Contact: Jamie Hope on 0207 581 2216 or jhope@maskells.com