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A REGAL RESIDENCE Overlooking the manicured gardens of Buckingham Palace, Pall Mall and The City, No. 1 Palace Street enjoys an unrivalled location that sets a new benchmark in residential architecture. The exterior is by Squire and Partners by Roxanne Hughes
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s London addresses go, it doesn’t get more regal than No. 1 Palace Street. This spectacular property is situated in what
is arguably the most prestigious of London locations, opposite Buckingham Palace. The exciting redevelopment of this Grade II listed building, built in 1861 and originally intended to provide grand hotel accommodation to royal guests, involves a new, elegant yet contemporary façade by architects Squire and Partners and will include 72 apartment residences, underground parking, communal gardens, a private pool, a restaurant providing personal catering, over 6,000 sq. ft. of extensive leisure facilities and a full concierge service. The Abu Dhabi Financial Group acquired the site in 2013, at a price of £310 million, and responsible for the development and restoration of the property to its former splendour are London-based luxury experts, Northacre. In a mix of architectural influences, No. 1 Palace Street will reflect five iconic styles: 1860s Italianate Renaissance, 1880s
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Built in 1861 and now known as No. 1 Palace Street, the complex offers 72 spacious, sophisticated apartments. All have oak floors, oversized doors and 15-foot-high ceilings to showcase the building’s historic heritage, and also feature absolutely state-of-the art technology
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French Renaissance, 1880s French Beaux Arts, 1890s Queen
ces and restored period features, preserving the building’s signifi-
Anne, and contemporary styling.
cant heritage, while state-of-the-art technology ensures residents
The CEO of Northacre, Niccolò Barattieri di San Pietro is exci-
will have everything they need at their fingertips. Oak floors,
ted by what the development means for the firm, “No. 1 Palace
oversized doors, and 15-foot-high ceilings create spaces that are
Street is an exceptional proposition in an unrivalled location, and
both sophisticated and homey, overlooking the manicured gardens
will tempt the most discerning of buyer. Northacre has now built
of Buckingham Palace, Pall Mall and The City.
more luxury homes than any other developer in London and this
If you require more space than your three-bed, three-bath, duplex
development will both cement Northacre’s position as an industry
apartment or penthouse offers, the property has an additional re-
leader and set a new standard for what buyers demand from a
ception room that can be used for meetings or transformed into a
London home.”
magnificent private dining room. There’s also a study and library
Entering the building through the grand entranceway, which will
room, all of which benefit from tasteful decor and meticulous inte-
immediately embrace residences in a calm sanctuary of polished
rior design by Northacre’s own interior division, N Studio.
marble and gold, a striking contrast to the busy traffic and noise
The residences, due for completion in 2019, are now publically li-
of The Mall, expansive hallways then lead off to the private apart-
sted for sale. For this unique opportunity to own a piece of history
ments.
and a particularly exclusive postcode, prices start at £2.15 million.
The carefully considered interior design promises original firepla-
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No. 1 Palace Street is hard to match in terms of location and quality. Aside from its luxury apartments, it offers residents a swimming pool, garden, car parking, restaurant, over 6,000 sq. ft. of extensive leisure facilities and a full concierge service
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