Six magnificent Penthouses & Apartments
overlooking St. James's and beyond

A benchmark in residential living The seclusion of Carlton Gardens ensures peace and tranquillity, a perfect marriage with prestige and excellence, which emanates from this magnificent new development. Carlton Gardens is a landmark building which combines contemporary expectations with traditional values. It is the best of the past expressed as a vision of the future.

LOCATION   Where discretion & security combine with location and natural beauty Situated at the heart of London's oldest and most notable district, the building is in close proximity to all the attractions and services of London. Nearby bus and underground facilities provide easy and available access within London itself, whilst national and international destinations can be easily reached by road, rail (via Eurostar) and by air, City Airport, Heathrow and Gatwick.
The parks of Westminster and Kensington are all close by with St James's Park and Green Park only a few minutes stroll away. The restaurants, museums, galleries, and theatres of the West End, from the National Gallery to the Royal Opera House, are all within easy reach offering a diversity of entertainment that few addresses in few cities can rival. While the cuisine of the Avenue and Le Caprice and the calm of the Reform Club and the RAC can provide what a resident might need for relaxation, the proximity of the Institute of Directors and other corporate institutions could ensure that the businessman is always in good company.

APPROACH   A unique approach to residential living Quietly situated at the far end of Carlton Gardens, No. 5 is approached through peaceful, newly landscaped gardens, leading to the exclusive entrance hall, manned by a concierge.

ACCESS   Meeting the highest expectations - without exception Designed to combine presence, with luxury and comfort, the apartments and penthouses are approached via an impressive entrance lobby lined with quality natural finishes from floor to ceiling. A circular outer lobby manned by a concierge welcomes you and your visitors and leads you via a Connolly leather lined hall towards the lift. At the top of the building, the quality and style is retained, providing an unbeatable imagery towards your front door.

LIVING   A magnificent retreat overlooking London Privacy, security and quality are the cornerstones of this residential development. At every turn, attention to detail has been made, to ensure, as far as possible, that every requirement is met. Living within any of these air conditioned apartments, the occupier will benefit from a luxurious environment with magnificent views across the parkland and rooftops of Mayfair and St James's. Spacious terraces offer an additional perspective to the four penthouses enabling the occupier to enjoy London from the privacy of this tranquil setting.

HEART OF LONDON   Location, Location, Location

NEIGHBOURS   Joining those who insist upon the highest quality of living 5 Carlton Gardens stands alone in its own immaculate gardens, bordered on one side by the majestic London clubs of Pall Mall and on the other side by the stately facades and serenity of the Mall. The environs of Carlton Gardens are marked by historical and political importance as much as by their great natural beauty.
Behind the discrete facades; many by John Nash, Carlton Gardens held the residences of the Prince Imperial, Lords Kitchener, Palmerston and Curzon, and President De Gaulle and Prime Minister Gladstone amongst others. In the words of one Ambassador written in 1860: "I have in this place ... the most invaluable situation and acknowledged the finest for my dwelling place ... On the other side ... is the broad garden and beyond that the palaces called Club Houses, five in number ... on our south side spreads St James's Park, with its verdure and sheet of water, to the right of which is the residence of the Queen , to the left, the ministerial offices (Downing Street and Whitehall); in background of the park, Westminster Abbey ..."

OUTLINE SPECIFICATION
		The apartments and penthouses are located on the 6th and 7th floor of a brand new building, with high quality offices located on ground to 5th floors.   The residential accommodation is accessed via a separate and exclusive entrance from the offices, the entrance to which is located at the opposite end of the building.   Secure car parking is provided in the basement accessed by two remote controlled car lifts. Access to the apartments will be controlled by a swipe card security system. Overall security of the building will be controlled at the office entrance.   Residential Entrance at Ground Level: Through a landscaped garden with mature trees and shrubs or across a York stone bridge.   Ground Floor Reception: Video entry telephone system adjacent to a glass and bronze entrance screen. European Oak veneered circular lobby with a Connolly leather lined seating booth leading to a back-lit blue glass lift.   6th & 7th Floor Entrance Hall: Double height limestone clad court naturally top lit. A timber American Walnut bridge with glass and bronze balustrade links across to private apartment entrance lobbies. APARTMENTS Floor Finishes: A combination of Limestone and American Black Walnut in entrance halls and reception areas. The penthouse stairs are solid limestone. Kitchens and bathrooms have limestone-tiled floors (under floor heating provided in bathrooms). Bedrooms and bedroom circulation areas have fitted carpets.   Bedrooms: Bedrooms have fitted wardrobes. Comfort cooling and heating via the ceiling mounted air systems. NR Rating 28.   Kitchens: Individually designed, combining bespoke elements and proprietary fully fitted units by Boffi.   Materials: Walnut and limestone worktops, with stainless steel cooking areas. Backlit glass feature. High quality appliances by Gaggenau and Kuppersbusch with fully integrated dishwasher and American sized fridge/freezer. Stainless steel sink, Vola mixer tap. Extract ventilation is provided, heating is via chrome radiators.   Bathrooms: Bathrooms fitted with Phillipe Starck white sanitary ware and chrome fittings. A limestone feature wall incorporates storage cupboard, mirror and lighting, with alcoves accommodating showers and baths. Chrome Bisque heated towel radiators. Extract ventilation.   Reception Rooms: Painted plaster dry lined walls to reception rooms. Fire places: limestone hearth and surrounds with a solid walnut mantelpiece and Swedish gas stoves (flat 2 and 5 only). Fresh air supply and comfort cooling is provided. Heating is via cill heaters and ceiling mounted air systems. GENERAL SERVICES Lighting: Recessed low voltage lighting to halls. Kitchens - combination of backlit glass feature panel and low voltage downlights. Bathrooms - concealed lights to illuminated limestone alcove walls and feature wall, and illuminated glass shelf above basins. Living Rooms - Recessed low voltage lighting with options to create mood/scene setting.   Services: Video entry telephone Fire detection and alarm panel Sprinklers throughout Central control panel Digital ready integrated cable and terrestrial TV system Individual gas water and electricity meters Incoming water will be magnetically conditioned Mains water will be boosted.

JAMES STIRLING: THE VISION   Inspired by stylistic brilliance, meeting the demands of style and space
5 Carlton Gardens embodies a vision that combines traditional values rediscovered and new ideas realised. The building celebrates a grand tradition of architectural quality. Every detail contributes to the ambience of the location, the integrity of the building and convenience of the occupant. Indeed it is the requirements of the future occupants that are at the core of its design philosophy.		I t   i s   l i g h t   a n d   s p a c e            I t   i s   h i s t o r y   a n d   g l a m o u r I t   i s   i n n o v a t i o n   a n d   t r a d i t i o n                                     I t   i s   f l e x i b i l i t y                                      a n d   s e n s i t i v i t y I t   i s   p r o x i m i t y    a n d   a m b i e n c e             I t   i s   t h e   b e s t   o f   t h e   p a s t                     e x p r e s s e d   a s   a   v i s i o n                                            o f   t h e   f u t u r e

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THE TEAM
DEVELOPER Benchmark Group PLC 25 Sackville Street London W1X 1DA	M&E STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS Ove Arup & Partners Consulting Engineers 13 Fitzroy Street London W1P 6BQ	INTERIOR DESIGNER Nelson Design 169 St John's Hill Battersea London SW11 1TQ	SOLICITOR Cameron McKenna Mitre House 160 Aldersgate Street London EC1A 4DD
FREEHOLDER The Crown Estate 16 Carlton House Terrace London SW1Y 5AH	SURVEYORS TO THE CROWN ESTATE Cluttons 45 Berkeley Square London W1X 5D	ARCHITECT Michael Wilford & Partners 8 Fitzroy Square London W1P 5AH	CONSTRUCTION MANAGER Mace Limited Head Office Atelier House 64 Pratt Street London NW1 0LF
JOINT AGENTS Knight Frank 20 Hanover Square London W1R 0AH	JOINT AGENTS Wetherell 102 Mount Street London W1Y 5HF	QUANTITY SURVEYOR E C Harris Lynton House 7-12 Tavistock Square London WC1H 9LX	BOOK DESIGN & PRODUCTION Hippo Graphics 9 Rutland Studios Cumberland Park Scrubs Lane London NW10 6RE

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