We come bearing bad news. These London homes with access to residents only gardens tend to come at a socking great premium. The most expensive garden square in England is Egerton Crescent in South Kensington where average prices reach beyond £13million and £3,500 per square feet. However, getting a key to these gated gardens doesn’t have to come hand in hand with such an eye-watering asking price.
Here we give you the lowdown on five sought after properties for sale dotted around town. From a lower ground Barons Court flat with a residents only tennis court to a substantial house with communal gardens right in the centre of Soho, these London homes will be much cherished.
Soho Square, London, W1
Sothebys Realty, £8.95m
Do people actually live in Soho? Apparently so. Slap bang in the heart of the West End is this striking teal painted Georgian townhouse on Soho Square. Unsurprisingly, residential properties are hard to find in this neck of the woods, let alone those with exclusive access to one of London’s oldest and grandest garden squares. Hence there is much hype about the unusual and exciting sale of this substantial five storey property. Currently devised as offices, this real estate gem could become a five bedroom home of over 6,000 sq ft with two expansive roof terraces. The original Soho Square II* listed home comes with planning permission to refurbish and reinstate it as it was originally designed. All yours for a cool £8.95 million.
Hereford Square, London, SW7
Fine And Country, £3m
History has been made in this Kensington garden. As legend has it, Peter Pan flew in through the first-floor window of a Hereford Square home to take the children to Never-Never land. In 1890, the author of Peter Pan, Sir James Barrie, lived on the east side of the square just off South Kensington. From a value perspective, having access to such a pretty and historical garden significantly enhances the allure of properties such as this two bedroom maisonette. This renovated flat, on the more popular western side of the square, comes with its own large garden and keys to the private garden square.
Sloane Gardens, London, SW1
Foxtons, £2.2m
The selling point of this two bedroom maisonette is how the bright reception room opens onto a private patio leading directly to Sloane Gardens which is closed to the public. It is the recreational, tranquil and aesthetic appeal of such a shared garden green that will make this home an attractive proposition for many. Arranged over two floors, the duplex apartment has a generously sized main bedroom with ensuite and a walk in wardrobe. Located just south of the shopping mecca that is the Kings Road, this garden is named after Sir Hans Sloane, a British Physician who helped found the British Museum and Chelsea Physic Garden.
Collingham Gardens, London, SW5
Inigo, £2.1m
To be a stone’s throw from the restaurants and shops of Chelsea, yet to live in a house that gives a sense of countryside space, has unparalleled appeal. The eight houses that make up Collingham Gardens have access to one of the quietest residents-only gardens in the capital. Now on the market, this two bedroom flat boasts its own garden terrace linking to the mature late-Victorian communal garden. Extensive works have adapted and modernised this Grade II* listed property, which dates back to 1885. While retaining original period details, the home now benefits from luxuries like underfloor heating and built-in bespoke joinery.
Wellington Mansions, W14
Savills, £750k
If your heart is set on being a garden square resident without blowing millions, it need not be a totally impossible feat. Look beyond the royal boroughs and consider flats in serviced buildings which come with the key to a lovely communal green space. Such a sought-after key is included in the sale of this roomy three bedroom flat, allowing residents access to Queen’s Club Gardens and its tennis court. This well-kept Edwardian mansion block is easy walking distance to both Barons Court underground station and the Thames River Path.
