In London, an $18.7 Million Penthouse Pours Onto a Stone-Paved Terrace With Sculpted Plantings
Who needs a country retreat when you can have a leafy sanctuary above the city?
Built back in 1961 with the idea of creating a “garden in the sky” for the original owner’s wife, a London penthouse perched atop a red-brick mansion known as Campden House can be yours for ￡14.75 million (about $18.7 million). Sporting one of the most stunning private roof terraces you’ll find in the Big Smoke and occupying one of the highest points in the neighborhood, you get expansive views across the city, including distant views of the Battersea Power Station.
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Spanning two floors (the 5th and 6th), the apartment offers an impressive 5,029 square feet of space that was renovated and extended between 2021 and 2022. The fifth floor is all about open, easy living. The kitchen and family room have been combined to create a large, light-filled area that includes a cozy dining space and a TV lounge. There’s also a study, a library nook, and even a smaller sitting room—perfect spots to relax or get some work done.
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The main bedroom is just as special, featuring dual dressing rooms, a private roof terrace, and a bathroom that overlooks surrounding gardens and the skyline. There are four more bedrooms for family and guests, two of which have en-suite bathrooms.
“Inside, no detail has been overlooked,” says Stephen Holmes, a director within Savills Kensington. “From the elegant marble-clad bathrooms to the striking modern spiral staircase, bespoke finishes and air-conditioning throughout, the level of craftsmanship is second to none—meeting the expectations of the most discerning buyers.”
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The pièce de résistance, however, is the top floor. The upper level has been designed as a huge reception and entertaining space, with floor-to-ceiling windows that stretch along the entire southern frontage. These windows flood the space with natural light and give you unbeatable views, while the Mediterranean-style terrace provides the perfect spot to take it all in. “Sitting at almost the highest point in the Royal Borough, the outside space combines with full length glass fronted living rooms, creating a wonderfully unique environment with a definite ‘wow’ factor and excellent privacy,” adds Holmes.
The neighborhood is just as lovely as the penthouse itself. With tree-lined streets, you’ve got beautiful Kensington Gardens and Holland Park just around the corner. And for those trips further afield, Heathrow is easy to reach.
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