The Egerton Gardens Residence
Perks for the Parents
Set on one of Kensington’s iconic garden crescents, this elegant period townhouse is a peaceful oasis with world-class museums and the Knightsbridge department stores on the doorstep. It sleeps 4. A light, airy apartment which combines fresh, modern features with period character to create an ideal home away from home. The master bedroom benefits from a kingsize bed and an ensuite with a bathtub for additional privacy and relaxation. The residence’s location is hard to beat with many of west London’s treasures just a stone’s throw away. The luxury department stores of Harrods and Harvey Nichols are less than 10 minutes’ walk from the front door, while in the other direction, the V&A, Natural History and Science museums can be reached in just 5 minutes. For those craving some green space, Hyde Park with its grassy acres, boating lake, Serpentine gallery and seasonal calendar of alfresco events is just a short walk north.
Why Kids Love it
Kids will love this central city base, with wide pavements and shady, tree-lined streets surrounding their vacation home, perfect for scooters and bikes. Although there are no toys at the residence itself, kids will be more than compensated by the treasure trove of museums – including interactive Natural history and Science exhibits – on their own doorstep, meaning they can beat the crowds by arriving early and leaving later. It’s just a 15-minute walk to Hyde Park with acres of green space, playgrounds and a lake where you can hire pedalos. Keep a look out for seasonal events such as the festive winter wonderland with its fair ground and ice rink and summer music concerts which be of interest to older kids and teens. Kensington palace and gardens can also be accessed via Hyde Park; younger ones will find hours of fun at the Diana Memorial playground there with its pirate ship, sandpits and water play.
Things to Know
This home is on the third floor. There are stairs to the entrance. While the apartment is all on one floor, there are stairs in the hallway and steps in various other locations. The fireplace in this home is ornamental. This home doesn't have air conditioning. Between June and September, we'll place fans in each bedroom. Please let us know if you'd like fans outside the summer period. The home's water pump system makes a loud sound after one of the bathrooms have been in use. This only lasts for a minute or two. The built-in coffee machine in the kitchen is not in use. There are security cameras in the communal areas of the building. This home also accepts pets. If you wish to bring your pet, an extra cleaning fee will be added to your booking. Please ask the host when booking.
About the Location
The residence is set on a smart garden crescent in one of Knightsbridge’s iconic residential streets, just minutes’ walk from the Brompton Road with a good range of boutiques, restaurants and cafes within easy reach. Harrods department store is just a 7-minute walk away, and Harvey Nichols a little further at 10 minutes’. Museum lovers are spoilt for choice with the V&A, Natural History and Science museums all under a 10-minute walk from the residence’s front door. For guests wishing to catch a concert, the Royal Albert Hall is 15 minutes on foot, or 5 minutes by cab. Kids and parents are spoilt for choice when it comes to green space, with Hyde Park (15 minutes) and Kensington Gardens (16 minutes) walk away, with tennis courts, adventure playgrounds, laid back cafes, water play and a lido on offer amongst the acres of parkland. The closest subway station is South Kensington, 8 minutes’ walk from the residence with fast access to the wider city via the Piccadilly, District and Circle lines.
Accommodation Details
This property has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on one level. The entrance opens up to an open plan style living room and dining area with a sofa, armchair and TV in 1 corner, and a table seating 4 with a small desk area on the other side. The fully-equipped kitchen leads off here via internal French doors which can be closed when needed, and comes with everything a guest would expect as well as a wine fridge. The master bedroom has a kingsize bed, built-in wardrobes and a chic ensuite bathroom with a marble clad bath and an integrated shower. The second bedroom has a doublesize bed, built-in wardrobes and a modern ensuite bathroom with a shower.
Style Notes
Garden crescent elegance. This historic redbrick townhouse is one of London’s most exclusive addresses, exuding period style inside and out. Large windows bathe the apartment with natural light while the mature trees on the street provide natural shade as well as an appealing view. Light wooden flooring and high ceilings with plaster detailing combine with modern marble bathrooms to provide a calm and comfortable home. Large canvases and line drawings add color and style while the light modern kitchen has generous counter space, and double ovens which makes cooking a joy. We love the generous sash windows which look out towards the tree lined gardens, with the glass dining table creating the perfect place from which to sip a morning coffee and watch the world go by.
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Kensington & Chelsea, London
Hyde Park, Harrods and Her Majesty
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has a certain cachet. It’s where you’ll find Buckingham Palace, Sloane Square, the King’s Road, Harrods and many of the most upmarket stores and areas of the city. For kids, Hyde Park is a must-do, whether you go boating on the Serpentine on summer or enjoy the kid-friendly cafés around it. It’s a central area very well connected with the rest of the city by bus and Tube.