VICTORIA CHAMBERS * A UNIQUE RESIDENCE
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Introducing Victoria Chambers Introducing the building
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Playing with light & proportion Inside the apartments
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Discover the lesser known gems Your local area
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Style that’s current, urban & chic A guide to the apartments
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Wining, dining & extensive shopping Restaurants and shopping nearby
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2 & 3 bedroom apartments: The details The floorplans
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Fill up your diary with places to go Things to see and do
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The Westminster Collection 3 magnificent residences
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Your finger on the pulse Finding your way around
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Alchemi Group The developers
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INTRODUCING VICTORIA CHAMBERS * Strutton Ground, in the very heart of Westminster, offers a taste of quintessential London life within a wider neighbourhood of political and royal grandeur characterised by the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. This mainly pedestrianised cobbled street hosts a vibrant weekday market and is home to the newly revitalised Victoria Chambers – previously office suites, now refurbished and returned to their original residential purpose. Close to St James’s Park tube station, Victoria and the myriad of taxis and buses that pass through Victoria Street just to the north, this is a development with unparalleled connections.
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DISCOVER THE LESSER KNOWN GEMS * From the stuccoed splendour of the Belgravian embassies to the Gothic magnificence of the Abbey, imposing facades symbolise the public perception of the SW1 region. Yet behind the brick and stone edifices there are less trodden paths that lead to leafy squares, charming mews courtyards, pubs that have escaped the tourist eye and all manner of specialist stores and markets. Strutton Ground is one of the most centrally located street markets in London. Intimate and cheerful, it houses an eclectic mix of stalls selling a wide variety of goods; from food and drink to jewellery and clothes. Or to satisfy the gourmet, head to Elizabeth and Eccleston Streets for boutique food shops and fabulous delicatessens.
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WINING, DINING & EXTENSIVE SHOPPING * Revitalised by the arrival of the Cardinal Place shopping centre, the area has radically changed in recent years with exciting new restaurants, bars and boutiques adding to the long-established attractions such as the Albert, a distinguished Victorian pub that boasts many MPs amongst its regulars. Cardinal Place has a range of fantastic high street shops and eateries ranging from Topshop, Zara, Molton Brown and L’Occitane to Wagamama and Brown’s Bar and Brasserie. Also on Victoria Street is a House of Fraser department store, or hop on the tube and head west two stops to Knightsbridge. There you can shop at Harrod’s or Harvey Nichols, or along Chelsea’s iconic King’s Road. The quality and variety of restaurants is difficult to surpass: try “new style” Japanese at Nobu, eat Highland steaks with live jazz at Boisdale of Belgravia, taste award-winning Thai at the Mango Tree, have imaginative seafood at Quaglino’s or indulge in superlative modern-French cuisine by British chef William Drabble at his Michelin starred Seven Park Place.
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Actual Local Photography
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FILL UP YOUR DIARY WITH PLACES TO GO * SW1 boasts some exceptional open spaces in Green and St James’s Parks, however, the architecture of the built environment surely triumphs as some of the grandest to be found in the capital. Westminster Abbey is a living pageant of British history and a treasure trove of paintings and stained glass. A delightful companion piece is found down Victoria Street in the Westminster Cathedral, a breathtaking piece of Byzantine architecture. The Houses of Parliament claim prime riverfront position with the inimitable 320 ft tower, Big Ben, whose clock is charmingly counterweighted by old pennies to ensure it keeps to time. Cardinal Place is home to the SW1 Gallery with a varied range of contemporary exhibitions that contrasts neatly with the opulent displays at The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace.Victoria Palace and the Apollo Victoria theatres can provide a light-hearted evening’s entertainment within easy walking distance.
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From the established architectural magnificence of Belgravia, Knightsbridge and St James’s to the revitalised areas of Victoria, Pimlico and Westminster, the places that share the SW1 postcode trip off the tongue like a who’s who of hotspots. Business and pleasure co-exist very happily here; the politicians, diplomats, civil servants and royal dignitaries have been supplemented by the more recent arrival of tourists, journalists and media moguls. A diverse range of hotels, restaurants and bars rise to the challenge of meeting their discriminating tastes.
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Retail & Dining 1 Mango Tree 1 Thai cuisine 2 2 Grand Imperial 3 Restaurant 4 Malaysian cuisine 3 House of Fraser 5 Department store 6 4 St. Johns, Smith Square 7 British & European 8 Cuisine 5 Cardinal Place Shopping centre 6 Harrods & Harvey Nichols Department stores 7 The Quilon Indian dining (Michelin star) 8 Philip Treacy Haute Couture 9 Seven Park Place French dining (Michelin star)
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Victoria Palace Theatre
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Apollo Victoria Theatre
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2 The Royal Mews
The Queen’s Gallery
3 The Halkin
3 Westminster Cathedral
Guards Museum
4 51 Buckingham Gate 4 Westminster Abbey
National Gallery
5 The Berkeley
SW1 Gallery The Royal Academy
6 London Hilton, Park Lane
Tate Britain
7 The Dorchester
5 Big Ben & Houses of Parliament 6 10 Downing Street
8 The Ritz London 9 St. James’s Hotel & Club
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PLAYING WITH LIGHT & PROPORTION * Step inside and be amazed at the light that permeates through these revitalised spaces. Superb planning has maximised the living areas and ceilings have been enhanced to draw attention to their impressive heights. The feeling is contemporary chic, yet there remains a sense of tradition with some fine period detailing.
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Actual apartment photography at Victoria Chambers
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STYLE THAT’S CURRENT URBAN & CHIC * The interiors have been designed with the charm of the building’s street in mind, from making features of the loft like windows, to the chevron patterned tiling mimicking the cobbled street. The overall look and feel has great charisma, in keeping with its environment. Encompassing a European flavour with Italian kitchens, wardrobes and media centres and contemporary German technology for bathrooms and appliances, the result is a simple yet stunning sophistication in a palette of inviting neutrals featuring soft whites, rich browns, taupes and charcoals.
Living Rooms: Flooring: Kitchens: Cabinetry: Backsplash: Counter: Appliances: Sink & tap: Waste disposal: Bedrooms: Carpeting: Wardrobes: Master En-Suites: Sinks & toilets: Sink taps: Showerpipe: Tiles:
Engineered oak timber (FSC certified). Meson’s Italy. Fully tiled with polished stainless steel mosaics (LEED certified). LG Hi-Macs (made from 40% recyclable material) Neff (A-A+ rated). Abode Designs (tap with built-in water filter). In-Sink-Erator. Luxurious velvet pile (made of New Zealand wool in 80/20 mix. Made in the UK). SanGiacomo. Roma by CP Hart & Starck 3 for Duravit (manufacturer achieving ISO 14001 certification). Hansgrohe Montreaux in polished chrome. Hansgrohe Montreaux handshower in polished chrome. Polished Crystal Marble is used on walls to meet polished White Liquorice marble used as flooring and skirtings. The shower floors are in a pearlescent white river shell mosaic.
Bathrooms: Sinks, furniture & toilets: Vero, & Starck 3 for Duravit (manufacturer achieving ISO 14001 certification).
All taps: Tiles: Security: Video entry:
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Exclusive to CP Hart (the UK’s leading luxury bath supplier). Green Moss slate laid over underfloor heating & oversized white gloss ceramic brick wall tile. Planux by Comelit.
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72 sq m 775 sq ft
STORE KITCHEN
BATHROOM
BEDROOM 1 STORE
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This stylish development houses just nine delightful 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, some with generous roof terraces or balcony spaces. Each apartment has its own individual character and most will be served by lift access.
STRUTTON GROUND
2&3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS: THE DETAILS
2 Bedroom
KITCHEN
BATHROOM
BEDROOM 1
Kitchen/Living Dining Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Terrace
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4150 mm x 10140 mm 2870 mm x 3780 mm 2880 mm x 3860 mm 2460 mm x 6340 mm
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BEDROOM 2 HALL
LIVING/DINING
First floor
2 Bedroom 73 sq m 787 sq ft Kitchen/Living Dining Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Terrace
BATHROOM BATHROOM
KITCHEN
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4350 mm x 10240 mm 2830 mm x 3800 mm 2890 mm x 3860 mm 2460 mm x 6340 mm
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BEDROOM 2 LIVING/DINING
HALL
STRUTTON GROUND
KITCHEN
BEDROOM 1
TERRACE
TERRACE
BEDROOM 2 LIVING/DINING
HALL
Second floor
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2 Bedroom
127 sq m 1363 sq ft
BEDROOM 1 KITCHEN
BATHROOM
x 9950 mm BEDROOM 1
x 3780 mm x 3890 mm x 9360 mm
LIVING/DINING
BEDROOM 3
HALL
BEDROOM 2
EN SUITE
BEDROOM 2
BEDROOM 1
STRUTTON GROUND
Kitchen/Living/ 3700 mm Dining Bedroom 1 2670 mm Bedroom 2 2670 mm Terrace 6370 mm
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3 Bedroom
75 sq m 811 sq ft
Third floor
Kitchen Living/Dining Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3
5208 mm 10500 mm 4650 mm 2970 mm 3300 mm
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4030 mm 3500 mm 5270 mm 5270 mm 5280 mm
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HALL
EN SUITE
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LIVING/DINING
Fourth floor
KITCHEN
TERRACE
A/C KITCHEN TERRACE
First floor
SECOND FLOOR
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3 Bedroom 136 sq m 1464 sq ft
Kitchen 3950 mm x 5190 mm Living/Dining 6700 mm x 4790 mm Bedroom 1 4670 mm x 5390 mm
98.38 sq m 1059 sq ft
BEDROOM 1 KITCHEN
BATHROOM
BEDROOM 1
COURTYARD EN SUITE
EN SUITE
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STRUTTON GROUND
BATHROOM
DROOM 3
UTILITY
LIVING/DINING BEDROOM 3
SHOWER
BEDROOM 2
EN SUITE
BEDROOM 1
BEDROOM 2
BEDROOM 1
THROOM
BEDROOM 3
HALL
STRUTTON GROUND
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3 Bedroom
3410 mm x 5420 mm 2880 mm x 3410 mm
Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3
Kitchen Living/Dining Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Terrace
3670 mm 6830 mm 5270 mm 2970 mm 3370 mm 3830 mm
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3310 mm 3630 mm 5180 mm 5060 mm 5180 mm 4960 mm
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ROOM 1
2670 mm 7000 mm 5250 mm 2970 mm 5100 mm
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102 sq m 1103 sq ft 3300 mm 3460 mm 5100 mm 5100 mm 3240 mm
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Kitchen Living/Dining Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3
BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 3
BEDROOM 1
STRUTTON GROUND
EN SUITE
Kitchen Living/Dining Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3
3 Bedroom
97 sq m 1048 sq ft
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Third floor
EN SUITE
ROOM
Fifth floor
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3 Bedroom 102 sq m 1093 sq ft
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3160 mm 3450 mm 5250 mm 5030 mm 5050 mm
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EN SUITE
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BEDROOM 3
STRUTTON GROUND
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3 Bedroom
BEDROOM 1
CYCLE STORE
RETAIL
BEDROOM 3 BEDROOM 2
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COMMUNAL AREA HALL
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APARTMENT 04 ENTRANCE LOBBY
LIVING/DINING
STRUTTON GROUND
KITCHEN
Fourth floor
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All room dimensions are to be carefully considered prior to purchase of furniture and must not be used for the purchase of flooring or window treatments. All measurements are approximate and may vary within a tolerance of 10%.
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* * The Westminster Collection encompasses a range of select refurbished and new build developments that share the distinguished SW1 postcode. This historic region dates back to Edward the Confessor’s rule in the 11th century and his founding of a new palace church now known as Westminster Abbey. The church was named ‘west minster’ to distinguish it from the established St Paul’s Cathedral, the ‘east minster’ in the city. The move effectively changed the course of London’s history by dividing the commercial centre from the judicial seat of royal power. Today, the word ‘Westminster’ is more often used to describe the capital’s political pulse, yet it is undoubtedly one of London’s most impressive residential addresses. It is also home to many of London’s most celebrated and globally recognised landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey.
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* Alchemi Group is known in the industry as a young, energetic, forward thinking company. Everyone in the team is thoroughly involved in each project and brings their own unique perspective and talent to the work. The centrally located, London based company was formed in 2000. Since then, Alchemi Group has grown exponentially in size, scope, and specification. Some of the reasons for the Group’s success in a competitive industry are their passion for what they do and combined with that, the ability to keep learning what’s important in meeting their clients needs and desires. www.alchemigroup.com
16-18 Victoria Chambers Strutton Ground London SW1P 2HP T: +44 (0)20 7288 8303 E: sales@thewestminstercollection.net W: www.thewestminstercollection.net
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The information in this document is indicative and is intended to act as a guide only as to the finished product. These particulars should not be relied upon as accurately describing any of the specific matters described by any order under the property misdescriptions act 1991. This information does not constitute a contract, or warranty. Victoria Chambers is a marketing name and may not form part of the approved postal address. Customers are advised to contact the developer or the developer’s agent to check the availability of any particular property so as to avoid an unnecessary journey.
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