AMBERWOOD HOUSE - K10 Developments

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AMBERWOOD
HOUSE
A palatial and unique residence in Knightsbridge, Amberwood House
is an exemplar of fine craftsmanship, interior design and architectural
detailing. The property will see architects and interior designers
develop a hidden gem into a truly exquisite residence in London’s
most desirable The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
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LOCATION
Amberwood House presents a distinctive and rare opportunity to own a prestigious and
much sought after residence within a prime central London location. A truly unique,
tranquil property cocooned and protected by a private driveway to create a secluded and
secure residence in one of the world’s busiest international cities. Situated in the heart of
Knightsbridge and South Kensington, this remarkable property provides a unique offering of
London at its best.
Located behind elegant gates across from the Victoria & Albert Museum you are within
moments’ walk of London’s finest luxury retail, culinary, theatrical and artistic cores.
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has had a long history of both aristocratic
residents and global high net worth individuals.
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A truly unique location,
Knightsbridge and South
Kensington offers its residents
a plethora of diversity whilst
maintaining an intimate ambience
in an urban village environment.
Benefitting from excellent
transport links to the cities major
airports and a close proximity
to some of the capitals finest
independent schools, this is truly
an area fit for all characters
and lifestyles.
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LOCATION
From the stylish boutiques of Walton
Street up to Harrods and Harvey
Nichols along with the world’s most
exclusive flagship stores on Sloane
Street, Amberwood House sits within
one of London’s most distinctive
and sought after addresses in
Knightsbridge.
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A HIDDEN
PALATIAL
RESIDENCE
Set amongst a secluded south-facing garden, concealed behind high walls is
Amberwood House. Formerly the Panamanian Embassy and home to infamous
Prima Ballerina; Dame Margot Fonteyn, this exquisite property harmonizes it’s
location. Built in the 1920’s the building still possesses a tone of romanticism and
elegance, reflective of that time, and of its former tenant.
Following approved planning permission in April 2012, the proposed fivebedroom opulent residence sits within a conservation site and is in the process of
being extended to 13,713 sq ft (1,273.99 sq m). A considered approach taken by both
architects and designers alike will see the property opened up towards the garden
by way of the main reception rooms on the ground floor, and excavated down to
form a lower ground floor housing a large family kitchen and fmaily room, unique
panelled clubroom complete with a bar and wine cellar plus further commercial
kitchen and staff quarters. The basement then extends down a further level to form
the spa area with new swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam, cinema & games areas.
A full refurbishment will also take place throughout the property with a new study
above the entrance lobby, formal reception room, master bedroom suite with his &
hers dressing and ensuite bathrooms and further 4 guest bedroom suites, paying
great respect to the integrity and true character of the original building.
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FORMAL RECEPTION ROOM
Upon entering the house you are greeted
by a spectacular double height entrance
hall, with hand carved stone marquetry in
vaticano marble inset with custom inlays of
Ming green marble. One is then transported
through the entrance hall to the formal
reception area. The vast entertaining space
features large reception spaces , formal dining
a bespoke hand crafted bar and further space
to entertain both formally and informally.
The magnificent space is abundant with
natural light from the garden, accessible
through the conservatory. Designed with
entertaining in mind the room is elegantly
furnished with custom pieces of furniture
sourced from around the world along with
bespoke burnished lacquered walnut joinery
and inset églomisé mirror and shagreen
panels. Italian marble floors with hand carved
bamboo rugs to compliment an Italian marble
fireplace illuminated by a Lalique masque de
femme.
The interior has been designed to house large
art collections and exhibit treasured pieces.
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MASTER BEDROOM SUITE
Occupying the entirety of the 1st floor is the
master bedroom suite. The bedroom is entered
via a private bedroom lobby and has an
adjoining morning room and private terrace
with access to the study. The room is enveloped
in light and fringed by French windows and
Juliette balcony’s which overlook the ornately
sculpted gardens, the serenity of the space is
enhanced by a custom diamond pleated silk
walling, antique églomisé mirror, custom hand
crafted furniture and bespoke Italian Murano
crystal chandelier. From the private lobby are
his and hers dressing rooms and respective
ensuite bathrooms; his complemented by
opal onyx detailing and a vast walk-in steam
shower and hers inlayed with exotic stones and
delicate crystal Lalique taps.
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SPA AREA, GYM, GAMES ROOM
The newly excavated subterranean spa offers
a 5* luxury experience with 12m swimming
pool, sophisticated private fitness suite, steam
room, treatment room and games room.
Élgomisé hand painted panels with bespoke
cut travertine and ribbed stone detailing
lining the walls with waterfall features and
linear lain fireplaces. Decorative ceiling
coffers with mood lighting illuminate the
a state of the art 105” plasma screen and
compliment the large skylight with views
to the vertical gardens living wall above. A
truly unique space to a private residence with
further accommodations to a safe room tailor
made to house vast art collections.
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GROUND FLOOR
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PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN
1. Drawing &
dining room
115.60 sq m
1244 sq ft
Lift
Feature woven wallpaper
Marble floor
Italian marble door frames with bespoke burnished lacquer
walnut doors and metal inlays
Bespoke burnished lacquer walnut panelling and leather
wrapped panels
Hallway & stairs
Bespoke Joinery
Feature marble gas fireplace with Bunished exotic timber
veneer and metalwork details
Polished plaster
Internal doors
Grand open space with contemporary glass reception area
leading to garden. Tinos Verde Marble architraves
Bespoke burnished walnut doors
Water jet cut marble entrance hall in Vaticano, Tinos Verde
and inlayed semi-precious Ming green marble
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1. Clubroom
49.38 sq m
532 sq ft
Custom ribbed ironmongery
3. Kitchen &
family room
Glazed screens to pool
Stone border with inset Hand tuffed bamboo carpet
94.8 sq m
1020 sq ft
Feature Burnished lacquer walnut media unit
7.79 sq m
84 sq ft
Commercial appliances
Imperial velvet carpet
Bespoke wine display
Staff bathrooms
Ceramic Tiles
Burnished lacquered walnut frames and metal work detailing
Laundry room
See spec
Fitted wardrobes
Integrated wine fridges
Tinos Verde marble with contrast border
Bespoke dyed ash Tabu veneer kitchen units with walnut
end panels
Bespoke Floating walnut vanity
Hand-crafted timber panelling with facetted mirror
Custom chrome handles
Marble fireplace
Based Upon liquid metal inlays
Double height void from entrance hall to study above with
grand chandelier
Italian marble countertop and splash back
THG nickel taps & accessories
Appliance as per spec
Bespoke Burnished Tabu veneer joinery unit with intergrated
wine fridges
Stone Border with inset silver travertine marble and custom
Hand tuffed bamboo carpet with contrast borders
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Stone tile floor
Commercial
kitchen
Custom bar with onyx stone countertop incorporating sink /
x2 under counter fridges / ice machine
2. Wine cellar
See spec
Commercial extraction
Fabric wrapped panelled walls with Burnished lacquer walnut
pilaster details and panelling
Stone cantilevered staircase with inset imperial velvet carpet
and contrast borders
Custom wrought iron balustrade with chrome & bronze
detailing
Custom bushied walnut bar with inset Lalique panels, exotic
stone top and antique erglomise mirror panels to rear back bar
Entrance hall
Mirror polished lift doors with metalwork detailing
Vaticano Italian marble with inset exotic marble detailing
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FIRST FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
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AMBERWOOD HOUSE
PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLAN
1. Study
30.41 sq m
327 sq ft
2. Master bedroom
33.5 sq m
361 sq ft
5. Morning room
Concealed stone staircase
Hand tuffed bamboo carpet with contrast borders
11.42 sq m
123 sq ft
Built-in bespoke burnished walnut joinery and panelling
Her bathroom
Hand tuffed bamboo carpet with contrast borders
Bianco nero antique mirror headboard
Burnished lacquer walnut panelling
Diamond stitched Silk fabric walling
3. His dressing
room
8.41 sq m
91 sq ft
Custom built Hand stitched Tabu veneer wardrobes with inset
exotic leather and chrome metalwork detailing
15.51 sq m
167 sq ft
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1. Bedroom 2
Bathroom 2
His bathroom
Floating bespoke walnut vanity
Polished chrome taps & accessories Polished chrome taps & accessories Lalique crystal taps & accessories in nickel
Bath tub with marble surround
2. Bedroom 3
Aqua vision TV
Walk-in shower 4. Bedroom 5
Supreme luxury velvet carpet
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 5
Calcuatta Vecchia marble inset Grigio Biliiemi marble
Gris Brun marble with inset White Onyx marble
Floating bespoke walnut vanity
Floating bespoke walnut vanity
Polished chrome taps & accessories
Polished chrome taps & accessories Walk-in shower Walk-in shower Large wall-in Large Steam Shower with benches and rain sky
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Supreme luxury velvet carpet
Bespoke walnut lacquered wardrobes with inset mirror and
exotic leather inlays
Bespoke walnut lacquered wardrobes with inset mirror and
exotic leather inlays
Italian Nero Assoluto marble
Black Lalique crystal taps & accessories in nickel
Concealed safe & watch winders
Silver portoro marble with inset silver travertine stone
Floating bespoke walnut vanity
Inset bleu opal onyx water jet cut inlays and pilasters
Veneer internal lining to wardrobes with custom designed
storage and integrated lighting
Bathroom 4
Cream Marfil marble & polished alabaster slabs
Exotic Ming green accents and water jet cut inlay pilasters
Ribbed detailing
Custom built Hand stitched Tabu veneer wardrobes with inset
exotic leather and chrome metalwork detailing
Supreme luxury velvet carpet
Bespoke walnut lacquered wardrobes with inset mirror and
exotic leather inlays
Bespoke walnut lacquered wardrobes with inset mirror and
exotic leather inlays
Large wall-in Steam Shower with benches and rain sky
Veneer internal lining to wardrobes with custom designed
storage and integrated lighting
3. Bedroom 4
Supreme luxury velvet carpet
Ribbed detailing
Aqua vision TV
Concealed safe & watch winders
4. Her dressing
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Italian White Onyx marble
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BASEMENT
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Automatic Facade
PROPOSED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN
1. Gym
23.08 sq m
248 sq ft
3. Treatment room
Glazed screens to pool
Stone border with shargreen embossed sprung rubber flooring
7.97 sq m
86 sq ft
Travertine stone pilasters with inset mirror
Feature burnished lacquer walnut juice bar
96.15 sq m
1035 sq ft
Travertine stone pilasters with Indonesian pebble panels
Walnut frames detailing
Églomisé feature glass panels
4. Games room
Polished plaster
2. Pool hall
Floating bespoke walnut vanity
41.2 sq m
443 sq ft
Stone border with inset sand blaster travertine slab with
semi-precious stone inlay to floor
Stone border with Inset prime grade oak timber flooring
Feature Burnished lacquer walnut media unit
Fabric panelled walls with Burnished lacquer walnut detailing
Indonesian pebbles panels to walls with ribbed stone frames
5. Steam room
Cascading waterfalls with remote controlled concealed linear
bio-ethanol fires
7.7 sq m
83 sq ft
Tinos Verde marble with contrast border
Bespoke floating walnut vanity
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Parking
The incoming purchaser will have the opportunity to pursue a
minor planning amendment to the current planning consent
for the provision of internal car parking.
An ingenious solution has been designed by technical
engineers – Arups, whereby the existing front façade of the
building is raised and lowered using a hydraulic lift providing
a vehicle with access to drive into the house.
Internally, a hydraulic lift platform will provide secure
internal parking for one car, ensuring the vehicle is raised,
lowered, and stored with absolute peace of mind. This
basement garage lift will perfectly close the open space left
when the platform is at lower ground level, and an additional
vehicle can move over the roof when in the closed position if
required. Bespoke finishes are available to match the existing
decorative flooring.
Private drive
THG nickel taps & accessories
Walnut frames detailing
Églomisé feature glass panels
105” TV
Feature coffer ceiling
Bespoke burnished lacquer walnut joinery
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SCHEDULE OF ACCOMMODATION
Gross internal area
Basement Level 2
Hall stair & lift access
1,273.99 Sq m
300.40 Sq m
Swimming Pool
13,713 Sq ft
3,233.50 Sq ft
Changing Rooms – 2
Gym & Sauna
Steam Room
Store
Plant Room
Basement Level 1
Hall
Lower Ground Floor
Kitchen/Dining/Living Room
292.80 Sq m
Family Room / Library
3,151.70 Sq ft
Cinema
SPECIFICATIONS
AUDIO VISUAL
Wi‐Fi coverage
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Kitchen Store
Utilities
Laundry
Wine Cellar
Ground Floor
Lobby
270.44 Sq m
Entrance Hall & Stores
2,911 Sq ft
Gallery
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Staff access & Store
First Floor
Hall
180 Sq m
Master Bedroom Suite of:
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1,937.50 Sq ft
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Master Bathroom
Female Dressing Room
Male Dressing Room
Shower Room
Studio Room & WC
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 & Ensuite Bathroom
135.35 Sq m
Bedroom 3 & Ensuite Bathroom
1,456.90 Sq ft
Bedroom 4, Dressing Room & Ensuite Bathroom
Bedroom 5, Dressing Room & Ensuite Bathroom
Third Floor
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Security & CCTV
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Professional racking system for central equipment which is
fully built and tested prior to being installed. This increases
reliability and minimises installation time.
The central equipment rack includes: Crestron control
processor, Crestron high quality multi room amplifier
and audio switchers, Crestron high definition DM video
distribution with 6 inputs and 6 outputs, Media streamer, Blu
ray player, Sky+ HD receiver/hard disk recorder and power
distribution.
Option to add power conditioners to protect equipment
from surges.
Option to add remote reset to allow devices to be reset from
touchpanels without having to go to the AV rack.
Fully terminated cabling infrastructure within a custom
patch panel.
Liaison with Sky and client to order and activate Sky
viewing cards.
Lighting & Blind Control
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3Tb IP hard disk recorder.
CCTV images will be viewable on the touch panels.
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Custom stainless steel door entry with camera and voice unit.
Telephone system will provide door entry functions with an
option to add video phones.
Satellite & TV distribution
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75cm satellite dish with fibre optic LNB, high gain digital TV,
DAB and Omni FM aerial installed on the roof.
A fibre optic satellite and TV distribution infrastructure
providing the most future proof design, reduces cost, increases
quality and simplifies installation.
A 16 way fibre optic satellite, TV, FM, DAB distribution system is
included and mounted within a wall mounted lockable cabinet.
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11no. Lighting control keypads in areas specified on Argent
Design Ltd house circuit schedule.
Lutron din rail lighting control including Lutron QS
Homeworks processor, 10no. phase dim modules, 3no. DALI
output dimming modules and 1no. power supply. Please note:
the cost we have included is for a component cost only as this
is how other companies will quote it to show a low budget
price. In reality this will need to be supplied in a fully built
and tested enclosure with breakers included. We are able to
provide this service and can provide costs if required.
A provision of 10 circuits of curtain/blind control. Further
circuits can be added if required.
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Installation of AV room equipment.
Final commissioning of AV systems – pressing every
button to offer complete reliability.
Installation & commissioning of telephone system
including door entry unit
Installation & commissioning of IT system
Installation & commissioning of TV, Sat & FM distribution
Installation & commissioning of aerials and satellite
dish (subject to survey)
Installation & commissioning of Lutron lighting control
system including keypads
Set up and configuration of hard disc recorder
Aftercare
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IT infrastructure
IT infrastructure and system comprising firewall, router, 28 port
managed switch and 12no. access points providing house wide
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Family / Sun Room
19.08 Sq m
205.38 Sq ft
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Telephone infrastructure comprising 18no. dual telephone
outlets and 12no. dual wireless network outlets. A full
IP telephone system has been included with 6no. system
telephones, 2 of which are video phones.
All IT and telephone system equipment will be located within
a 19” wall mounted swing rack.
Liaison with BT and client to order telephone lines for the
property.
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Drawing Room
Guest WC
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Music Room
Telephone infrastructure
Door entry
Staircase Hall
Dining Room
Our secure backup solution Vault can be added if required.
Central Equipment
WC
2 further stores
Audio via flush mount ceiling speakers to swimming pool,
gym, dining room (basement and ground floor), kitchen,
shower room and master bathroom.
Audio prewire to changing room, sauna, steam, garden/terrace,
his & her dressing rooms, bedroom 2,3,4 & 5
All AV areas have Crestron DM video distribution.
AV provision to family/library, drawing room, master bedroom
and games room. I have allowed a 50” screen to these areas.
AV provision to study with a 32” screen.
AV provision to cinema with a 3.5m screen, entry level
projector system, 5.1 surround sound including subwoofer.
AV prewire to gym, kitchen, bedroom 2,3,4 & 5.
7” Android tablet touch panel running Sound Ideas custom
programming in cinema to give control over AV
Option to add 7” Android tablet touch panel running Sound
Ideas custom programming to Games room, Family/Library,
Drawing room, Master Bedroom and Study.
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3 years support contract comprising a 365 day, 24 hour a day
service cover with emergency pager number for out of hours’
service calls. In the first year this will include site visits where
necessary otherwise the problem will be fixed remotely. In year
two and three it will comprise of remote support only (optional
upgrade available).
The cost does not include the repair or replacement of any
equipment out of manufacturer’s warranty.
THE TEAM: Interior Design
Argent DESIGN
“Amberwood house has been a love
affair for me from the first day I visited
the property, it is a hidden jewel in the
heart of Knightsbridge. Our approach
has been to create elegant and unique
rooms using exquisite hand-crafted
bespoke joinery and furniture with
exotic finishes sourced from around
the world, returning the residence to a
glistening gem”
Nicola Fontanella
Argent Design
Argent Design is a multi‐faceted international interior design and architectural practice
based in London, England. Founded by Nicola Fontanella who heads up Argent’s team of
experienced designers and architects, the company provides a full turnkey design service for
private residences, private members clubs, aircraft and super yachts. Current projects include a
private Miami mansion, a luxury property development in Barbados, prestigious apartments in
Monaco, New York and Hong Kong and also several high-end developments within London’s
finest locations.
Design work includes architectural new-build’s, refurbishments, interior fit-out and specialist
finishes through to furnishings and accessories. At Argent we strive to provide exquisite design
which is comfortable, elegant and unique.
THE TEAM: Development
A PROJECT BY PRIME LONDON HOLDINGS
K10: Development Manager
K10 Group are a Luxury Property Development group based in Prime Central London. Founded by
Kam Babaee, the group have an exceptional project management team and are currently developing in
excess of £250m worth of global real estate.
www.k10group.com
www.argentdesign.co.uk
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