Riet Eeckhout Combines Modern With Victorian in Stanhope Gardens Apartment Restoration.

This extraordinary 3-4 bedroom apartment occupies the top 3 floors of a magnificent Grade-II listed building on one of South Kensington’s most prestigious garden squares (private access granted). It has a dramatic and imaginative interior designed by the architect Riet Eeckhout.



The apartment is the result of two years of planning and listed-building consent, alongside a complete restoration and modernisation of the interior spaces with an artisanal attention to detail. Eeckhout has restored the original Victorian features while making sculptural insertions that bring the spaces to life.



The property is entered on the third floor (there is no lift), and offers almost 1,800 sq ft of internal space. The lower floor contains a wonderful open-plan reception room and kitchen with a double aspect. The middle floor has two double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, as well as a study, and there is a further double bedroom and bathroom in the eaves on the top floor.



The centrepiece of the reception room is a storage unit in African Cavazinca, which folds around the space and forms the doors for the kitchen units, providing a visual contrast to the Porfido granite worktops.






The bedrooms have bespoke wardrobes in white oak. The property has been rewired, replumbed and sound-proofed, with electric under-floor heating in the bathrooms and Miele appliances in the kitchen.










The double bedroom and bathroom located in the eaves on the top floor:





Situated in the museum district of South Kensington, Stanhope Gardens is bounded by Gloucester Road and Queensgate to the west and east, Cromwell road to the north and Old Brompton Road to the south. Local transport links include the Piccadilly, Circle and District lines from both Gloucester Road and South Kensington tube stations, and direct buses to the West End and Knightsbridge. The A4/M4 from Heathrow Airport links directly to Cromwell road, off Stanhope Gardens. Both resident-permit and metered parking are available.

This property is being offered through The Modern House for £2,250,000

http://themodernhouse.net
Tel: 020 7704 3504
Email: viewings@themodernhouse.net

If You've Got The Money, They've Got The Time. And Location. DUMBO, Brooklyn ClockTower Is For Sale.

One of the world's most spectacular triplex residences, the ClockTower, with views to die for and a price tag of $25 million, has just gone on the market. Perched atop One Main Street in DUMBO, Brooklyn, the light, airy and open modern space is punctuated by four enormous functioning clocks that double as windows.




Originally built in 1914, the iconic ClockTower space, already famous for its four gigantic clocks, has been transformed into a 7,000 square foot penthouse with fabulous living and entertaining quarters, state-of-the-art technology and arguably NYC's most extraordinary views.




The ClockTower residence was designed and renovated by David Walentas, the developer and principal of Two Trees. Walentas, who had the vision to shape DUMBO into the sought-after neighborhood it is today, spent years crafting the ClockTower into a discerning, unique property. "We meticulously re-created the original space into a home that offers arguably one of the world's greatest views," said Walentas. "The ClockTower itself rises close to the East River and offers sweeping vistas of the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Manhattan Bridge and the entire New York City Skyline."




Atrium is open through the three floors:


The elevator to the ClockTower has a private key access and opens onto a contemporary atrium. The ClockTower boasts strikingly modern design, superb entertainment spaces, and comfortable living quarters, with panoramic views throughout the residence. "It supersedes real estate; it's a work of art that cannot be duplicated," said Asher Abehsera, Vice President for Two Trees residential properties.

Panoramic Views:



Spacious walk-in closets, solid rift-sawn white oak floors, an Italian custom-made kitchen featuring white lacquer cabinets, stainless steel, Pietra Cardosa countertops and Gaggeneau appliances are all part of the residence's luxurious and functional appeal.

Kitchen:




Above all, it is the allure of the four clockface windows, the overwhelming natural light, and unrivaled views that distinguishes this spectacular space from all others. Even the gorgeous pedestal bathtub in the master bathroom looks out onto sweeping vistas of lower Manhattan:

Master Bath:



6,800 SF TRIPLEX TOWER IN THE 1914 LANDMARK CLOCK TOWER BUILDING

16th Floor 3,095 sf / 16’ ceiling
17th Floor 2,330 sf / 11’ ceiling
18th Floor 988 sf / 15’ceiling
19th Floor 400 sf / private roof deck

Floor Plans (click to enlarge):



SPECIAL FEATURES
• Four 14’ diameter clocks with glass faces provide panoramic 360° views
• “Smart Home” technology includes integrated Crestron system for heating, air conditioning,
• lighting, audio/visual system and sun control
• Private Elevator & Staircase: Custom glass enclosed 3-story elevator and architectural wrap-around stair featuring stainless steel and glass railing and solid white oak treads
• Kitchen by Canova: Custom Italian kitchen with cabinets in white lacquer, Pietra Cardosa stone and stainless steel countertops with integral sinks and appliances by Gaggenau and Sub-Zero
• Bathrooms feature natural stone fl oors with radiant heat, glass wall tile, European designed fixtures and fittings by Dornbracht
• Wood floors throughout are solid, rift-sawn 5” white oak planks
• Central 4-pipe fancoil system for heating and cooling

MONTHLY COMMON CHARGES $2,687
ANNUAL REAL ESTATE TAXES $20,958 (2008/2009)
OFFERED AT $25 MILLION

For more information call Asher Abehsera at 00-1-646-724-2880.




About The Management Company:
Two Trees Management Co. owns most of the Brooklyn neighborhood of DUMBO ("Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass") as well as significant properties in the Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill area. The company's holdings include 13 buildings and the second largest portfolio of commercial space on the Brooklyn waterfront, which spans 3 million square feet.
all images and information courtesy of Two Trees Management Co.