The open-plan reception and dining room is a thoroughly uplifting setting. Soaring ceiling heights, decorative columns and ornate cornicing speak to Palace Gate’s refined period heritage – illuminated through the dual-aspect windows. At one end, sofas are poised for cosy nights in front of the fire. Find your next page-turner among the Vistoe bookshelves, log office hours at the desk area, and create musical ambiance at the piano. At the other, a glass dining table awaits meals with friends and family.
Complete with two private outdoor spaces, this Kensington duplex reimagines classic architectural elegance through a lens of expressive, contemporary design.
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Overview
Set within an elegant Victorian townhouse on one of Kensington’s most distinguished streets, this two-bedroom duplex is a refined study in contrast — where heritage proportions are elevated by contemporary interior styling. Across two expansive floors, living spaces are bright, voluminous and serene, shaped by abundant natural light, original mouldings and an unmistakable artistic sensibility. From soaring ceilings to quiet corners made for retreat, as well as bold artworks by Lubaina Himid, Vivian Suter and Isaac Julien to name a few, every element of this home is tuned to a rhythm of relaxed sophistication.
The living spaces
The adjacent Boffi-designed kitchen has a tranquil, pared-back quality. Whitewashed cabinetry and marble surfaces offer a minimalist canvas, featuring integrated Miele and Gaggenau appliances, while a contemporary pendant light introduces a sense of design-led detail. It’s a space that lends itself to slow mornings and casual dining, with an easy connection to the social heart of the home.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Maintaining the home’s calming character, two bedrooms have been crafted with neutral colours and sleek design. In the principal suite, warm wood floors give way to a large set of semi-mirrored wardrobes. The en suite bathroom has spa-like ambiance, with its soft tones, Italian marble floor and a freestanding tub designed by Piero Lissoni. In the guest bedroom, natural light abounds through French windows. Two wardrobes frame the bed, with an en suite bathroom accessed through a sliding pocket door.
Outdoor Space
Pick between two outdoor spaces at Palace Gate. On the upper level, there’s a roof terrace complete with monochromatic tiling and verdant plants – it’s a perfect sun trap spot, come London’s warmer months. On the ground floor, a private patio garden can be accessed from the guest bedroom.
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The neighbourhood
Nestled beside Kensington Gardens and moments from Kensington Palace, Palace Gate occupies one of London’s most discreet and prestigious addresses.
This quarter is defined by its architectural grandeur, refined tranquillity and immediate access to the capital’s cultural landmarks — including the Royal Albert Hall, V&A and Serpentine Galleries. World-class shopping and dining await nearby, from Harrods and Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge to Michelin-starred Kitchen W8 and the charm of local favourites like Maggie Jones’s.
Kensington
Nearest Tube Stations
High Street Kensington (8 mins)
Gloucester Road (9 mins)
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No request is too big or small for our concierge team. Premier League tickets to an all-important game, specialist piano tuners, a Michelin-starred plant-based chef. It’s a yes to all of the above.
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Palace Gate
Kensington
from £850-£1,250 / night
20th March, 2025 - 11th April, 2025
from £44,000 for 22 nights
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