Beaufort Gardens, SW3

Property Summary

A rare opportunity to acquire a complete freehold building on Beaufort Gardens, a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Knightsbridge. The property comprises seven self-contained flats arranged across six floors, totalling approximately 6,150 sq ft. The accommodation includes two studio apartments, three two-bedroom apartments (one configured as a duplex), and two three-bedroom apartments, the uppermost of which occupies the fourth and fifth floors as a penthouse with a private roof terrace and direct lift access. A passenger lift services the ground floor through to the fourth floor. Situated moments from Harrods, Hyde Park and Belgravia, with excellent transport links via Knightsbridge, South Kensington and Sloane Square stations, the building presents a significant investment proposition with the potential to uplift the existing rent roll. The property is available freehold and can also be acquired via company purchase.

Key Features

• Entire freehold building comprising seven self-contained flats
• Approximately 6,150 sq ft (571.35 sq m) of total accommodation
• Two studio apartments at lower ground and raised ground floor level
• Duplex two-bedroom apartment at lower ground and raised ground floor
• Two-bedroom apartment on the first floor with high ceilings
• Three-bedroom flat with mezzanine on the second floor
• Two-bedroom flat on the third floor
• Three-bedroom penthouse across fourth and fifth floors with private roof terrace
• Passenger lift from ground floor to fourth floor
• Prestigious Beaufort Gardens cul-de-sac location in prime Knightsbridge
• Moments from Harrods, Hyde Park and Belgravia
• Excellent transport links including Knightsbridge, South Kensington and Sloane Square stations
• Opportunity to uplift existing rent roll
• Available via direct sale or company acquisition

Design Comment

Beaufort Gardens occupies one of the most distinguished residential positions in Knightsbridge — a tranquil cul-de-sac that belies its proximity to some of London’s most celebrated retail and cultural landmarks. The acquisition of an entire freehold building in this location is an exceptionally uncommon event, and the configuration of seven self-contained apartments across six floors offers a buyer considerable flexibility in how the property might be reimagined, whether as a consolidated single residence, a curated collection of premium rental apartments, or a hybrid of the two.

From an interior design perspective, the building presents a compelling canvas. The first-floor apartment’s high ceilings suggest period proportions that could be enhanced with considered architectural detailing, while the penthouse — spanning two floors with its own roof terrace and dedicated lift access — has the potential to become a genuinely exceptional lateral living space with panoramic views across the Knightsbridge rooftops. The mezzanine level within the second-floor apartment introduces vertical drama that, with the right design intervention, could become a defining spatial feature.

A comprehensive refurbishment programme would allow for the introduction of unified material palettes, upgraded mechanical and electrical services, and contemporary amenities befitting the address. Depending on the intended use, there may be scope to reconfigure internal layouts, introduce premium finishes throughout, and create shared amenity spaces such as a residents’ entrance hall of appropriate stature. The lift infrastructure already in place provides an excellent foundation upon which to build a scheme of genuine distinction.

Development Consultations

To assist potential buyers of this property to understand their full design and development options, Janine Stone & Co. is able to provide complimentary design concept and development consultations. It can be arranged for these consultations to take place at the property or in our London studio. Janine Stone & Co. will provide guidance on architecture, refurbishment and planning considerations, in addition to helping interested parties to develop their early design ideas into floor plans with estimated project costs and timelines for realisation.

Should a successful acquisition take place, we would be happy to take these initial concepts through to a full concept and subsequent planning, design and build phases.