London: Splendour of ‘island’ living

By Andrea Watson
Posted: 2010/05/21

One Hyde Park is one of four new iconic developments in Knightsbridge “island”, all built on former commercial sites. The three others are Trevor Square, The Knightsbridge and Lancelot P

Trevor Square (left), formerly the Harrods Knightsbridge depository which was built in 1919 and is now a Grade II listed building, has been converted into 40 luxurious apartments and penthouses, townhouses and mews houses.

The Knightsbridge (above) is locatedon a 1.7-acre commercial site which has been transformed into 191 apartments with hotel-style and leisure facilities. There are also seven penthouses and seven mews houses which are designed around a central landscaped garden.

Lancelot Place (right), close to  Harrods, is a 10-storey development offering  52 apartments and penthouses. It has a 24-hour concierge service, gym, sauna and Jacuzzi.  

Information:  
Harrods Estates:   
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