The Explorer’s Penthouse FORGET THE SUPPLIES, CHARTS AND COMPASS. THIS RELAXING RESIDENCE CAPTURES THE SIGNIFICANT PLEASURE OF STAYING AT HOME.
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The explorer’s Penthouse
Total size 1,230 sq ft /115 sq m over two levels, lounge, master bedroom, bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and balcony.
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trek to the outer reaches of Knightsbridge. A journey downriver. An expedition to the hidden corners of Hyde Park. Few base-camps are as luxuriously well equipped as The Explorer’s Penthouse. Here, a sense of style counts for more than a sense of adventure. Evoking the elegance of the British Empire and the Belle Époque, the contemporary suite is a safe haven of comfortable opulence. With generous living space, a private balcony and a sweeping staircase leading to the upper-floor master bedroom, the emphasis is on gracious, carefree living. In the bathrooms, Crema Perla limestone floors and walls blend with Calacatta Oro marble surfaces to complete the picture of unrestrained luxury. Amid the indulgence, intrepid travellers will recognise subtle pointers to the theme of exploration. The textured panels and leather-trimmed sisal rug are nods towards life under canvas on safari, the chandelier reflects a mechanical model of the solar system and the shelves display attractive curios of travel. Underfoot, the end-grain oak parquet is an unusually natural touch, while the bathroom’s vanity washstands and freestanding mirrors are reminiscent of luxury on the move.
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The EXPLORER’s Penthouse ROOM BY ROOM
Lower Floor
Upper Floor
Entry Lobby
Bedroom
With bevelled mirror panelling and a decorative side table.
This large room has a working gas fireplace, a kingsized bed, bedside tables, a bed bench, an armchair with footrest, a sofa, a minibar with shelving above and a window seat to a dormer window. The bed is covered by a luxury throw made from traditional wool and linen blend twill with a subtle check and the scatter cushions range from latticework leather to soft paisleys and silks.
Staircase
With contemporary Orrery chandelier featuring hand blown glass lamps. Connecting Door
To additional king-sized bedroom if required. LOUNGE
The medium-stained end grain oak parquet floor is covered with a leather-bound natural sisal rug and the walls are painted panelling with inset mirrors. Alongside the sofa, coffee table and armchair, a contemporary desk and desk chair create a focal point and functional workspace. The bespoke walnut desk has cantilevered drawers, contrasting leather drawer lining and integrated cable routes. The Armani Casa desk chair is made from high quality rusty red saddle leather. A decorative and fully functioning cocktail cabinet, encased in Shagreen Kinon panelling, contains a wine refrigerator, minibar and an assortment of cocktail items and glasses. The focal chimney breast has a built-in working gas fire with discreet TV above fireplace and accessorised shelving on either side.
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Bathroom
The bathroom has a Crema Perla limestone floor and walls. With underfloor heating, the room has a separate WC and bidet, separate shower with decorative shelf, separate freestanding Apaiser stone bath centred on an enlarged window wall and two washstands of dark timber with Calcatta Oro marble vanity tops. An over-scale lantern complements the amenity table and there is a built-in TV at the end of the bath. Walk-In Wardrobe
Lit by daylight from a dormer window. BALCONY
The balcony terrace with Crema Perla paving has a table and chair set.
TOTAL PENTHOUSE SIZE: 1,230 SQ FT / 115 SQ M
LOUNGE CONNECTING BEDROOM
ENTRANCE
LOWER FLOOR
BALCONY
BEDROOM
BATHROOM
WALK-IN WARDROBE
UPPER FLOOR