KENSINGTON W8

CAMPDEN HILL COURTAN INTEGRAL PART OF KENSINGTON’S HISTORY

PERFECTLY LOCATED ON A QUIET TREE-LINED

RESIDENTIAL STREET, CAMPDEN HILL COURT

IS A LEISURELY STROLL TO NOTTING HILL AND

LOCATED A SHORT WALK TO KENSINGTON HIGH

STREET. NESTLED IN BETWEEN HOLLAND PARK

AND KENSINGTON GARDENS, THIS SOUGHT AFTER

VICTORIAN APARTMENT BLOCK IS MINUTES

TO THE EXCELLENT SHOPS, LOCAL

AMENITIES AND TRANSPORT LINKS

THAT KENSINGTON HIGH STREET

HAS TO OFFER.

Campden Hill Court is considered to be one of the most prestigious and attractive Victorian mansion blocks in the

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Described as a “full-blooded mansion block”, it is seen by many as an integral part of the local history as it still retains much of its original 19th century architecture.

With its impressive balcony and roof detail dominating the skyline, this imposing, red brick, mansion block is extremely well situated for all local amenities. Campden Hill Court comprises of five blocks which house a total of 119 lateral flats, all of which have pleasant views either of the ornamental gardens or over Kensington.

Arranged over six floors, unique features of Campden Hill Court include the prominent corner turret opposite Upper Phillimore Gardens and Duchess of Bedfords Walk, a striking, red, tripartite brick stucco and stone dressing exterior, grand

PRESTIGIOUS ADDRESS

THERE ARE A NUMBER OF WONDERFUL RESTAURANTS AND CAFES IN THE AREA WHICH ARE ESPECIALLY POPULAR IN THE SUMMER MONTHS WITH LONDON’S CAFE CULTURE COMING TO LIFE ON THE WIDE TREE LINED STREETS OF KENSINGTON.

entrances, and full concierge. The building was built around the beautiful ornamental garden to the rear, giving it a rural, country feel.

Campden Hill Court and the surrounding area has an intriguing history. During the Tudor era, Kensington was a small village centered around St Mary Abbots Church which is located a short walk from the block. Kensington and Chelsea first originated from Saxon settlements with both areas mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086.

Royalty first moved into the area in 1689 when William III resided at Kensington Palace. Queen Victoria was born in Kensington Palace in 1819 and continued to reside there until her accession to the throne in 1837. In accordance with the Queen Victoria’s wish the title of ‘The Royal Borough’ was given to Kensington after her death in 1901. In the census of

1801, Kensington was recorded as having a population of 8,500 and Chelsea 11,600. By 1831 this had risen to 20,902 and 32,371 respectively. It was only in 1861 that Kensington overtook its neighbour in population size. The two boroughs were united fairly recently in 1965 to form the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

The building was developed in 1898 when the three original bocks A, B and C were built by Thomas Boyce of Bloomsbury. Renowned author Harold Clunn describes Campden Hill Road as, “...an agreeable residential quarter, built on rising ground and containing several large mansions built in the mid 19th century.” These handsome residences included Holly Lodge, Cam House, and Aubrey House and the area gained the nickname ‘The Duckeries’ from its neighbouring inhabitants.

THERE ARE A NUMBER OF WONDERFUL RESTAURANTS AND CAFES IN THE AREA WHICH ARE ESPECIALLY POPULAR IN THE SUMMER MONTHS WITH LONDON’S CAFE CULTURE COMING TO LIFE ON THE WIDE TREE LINED STREETS OF KENSINGTON.

Located in the heart of the Royal Borough and nestled between the capital’s beloved green spaces of Holland Park, Kensington Gardens and Hyde

Park, W8 is arguably the most sought after postcode in London. Kensington has impressive transport links to the rest of the capital. Underground stations in the borough of Kensington, Notting Hill, Earls Court, Gloucester Road, South Kensington, Sloane Square, Holland Park Latimer Road, Ladbroke Grove and West Brompton.

The bustling High Street boasts many top store names as well as a number of independent boutique shops selling exquisite selections of clothes and jewellery, along with one of the most famous street markets, on Portobello Road in Notting Hill. There are a number of excellent restaurants and cafes in the Royal Borough, not to forget the annual Holland Park Opera which runs during the summer months.

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Share of Freehold: The majority of fl at owners hold a share in the freehold, as part of a company called Campden Hill Court Tenants Ltd.

Tenure: Alongside a share of freehold title, the majority of fl ats were granted a 999 year lease in 1984.

Managing Agent: Rendall and Rittner. Rendall & Rittner - Gun Court, 70 Wapping Lane, London E1W 2RF.

Concierge: The concierge is located in Block C and controls access to the building to non residents via security cameras and video phone. The building manager maintains the common area and ornamental gardens.

Lift: Each of the fi ve blocks (aside from E) has its own entrance and lift and the only internal connections are between blocks D and E.

Flat Breakdown: 119 fl ats in total. Spread over 5 blocks.

Additional Residents Information: There is a residential management committee who hold an annual general meeting to which all residents are invited. Within the building, there are limited storage rooms. There are also a number of residential off -street parking bays. Refuse is collected seven days a week.

Service Charge: The service charges vary according to the size of each flat, typically they are currently approximately £8,000 per annum (based on a 3-4 bed flat).

CAMPDEN HILL COURT BLOCK INFORMATION

CAMPDEN HILL COURT IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF KENSINGTON’S HISTORY, AS IT RETIANS MUCH OF ITS ORIGINAL 19TH CENTURY ARCHITECTURE

Established in 1881, Bective Leslie Marsh has an excellent reputation for selling and letting quality property in Central London. The Kensington o�ce is situated on Hornton Street, a stone’s throw from Campden Hill Court and just a few yards from Kensington High Street.

Independently owned and operated, Bective Leslie Marsh prides itself on its ‘refreshingly di�erent’ approach and professional service. The company also provides commercial services and property management throughout its five braches Kensington, Chelsea, Notting Hill, Ladbroke Grove and Brook Green.

BECTIVE LESLIE MARSH

020 7795 428810 Hornton Street London W8 4NWwww.bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk