Gazing Over The Gagosian

05.04.22

Wetherell, Mayfair’s leading estate agent, is selling the perfect property for an art lover or collector in the form of an elegant 1,800 square foot three-bedroom apartment located on the first floor of the Mayfair Chambers residential building on Grosvenor Hill, Mayfair. This purpose-built block is situated directly adjacent is the world-famous Gagosian Gallery which exhibits works from some of the most influential contemporary artists of the 20^th and 21^st century.

The Gagosian Gallery, opened in 2015, and designed by the Caruso St John Studio, is an 18,000 square foot gallery with 16 foot (4.8m) high ceilings providing two 60 foot (18m) long gallery spaces and two smaller interconnecting areas, created to showcase the world’s most famous artworks. As part of the 2015 gallery opening, the podium exterior was remodelled by architectural practice TateHindle, creating strikingly refreshed ground level facades which the new owner at Mayfair Chambers will be able to view from the windows of their apartment.

The modern architecture of the Mayfair Chambers building comprises of a five storey red brick façade with chrome detailing and floor-to-ceiling windows with ornamental balconies which provides a vivid contrast to the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian buildings that dominate the district. The ‘art lovers’ apartment spans the entire first floor of the building, fronted by an expansive of floor-to-ceiling windows. Mayfair Chambers is perfect for a buyer who seeks a spacious blank canvas to dress with art pieces and stylish furniture, creating the ideal chic home for art enthusiasts in the heart of Mayfair.

Stepping inside, the pièce de résistance of the residence is the spacious 45 foot open plan kitchen, living and dining area bordered by five south facing floor-to-ceiling windows which offer views over the Gagosian Gallery directly opposite the apartment. In addition to these views, the expansive windows allow for a convergence of light which creates a bright and airy ambience within the space, perfect for entertaining guests. The apartment also provides three bedrooms including the principal bedroom suite with walk-in dressing room and principal bathroom with free-standing bath and walk-in shower, guest bedroom with built-in wardrobes and ensuite bathroom and a third bedroom which has access to a shower-room.

The reception area has woodstrip flooring with large format stone flooring to the kitchen area to differentiate it from the living space. The kitchen is lined by sleek white units and cabinets with integrated appliances, whilst in the centre of the kitchen stands an island complete with a beautiful grey granite worktop, making for a highly modern and minimalist space. The bedrooms have plush cream and mahogany carpets and luxurious wallpaper, creating beautiful yet neutral rooms. The living spaces allow residents to style each space to their own personal taste with objets d’art perhaps collected on their travels or from Mayfair’s very own blossoming contemporary art scene. The apartment is designed to the highest specifications throughout, with multi-zone Comfort Cooling, an air ventilation system and underfloor heating.

Peter Wetherell, Founder and Chairman of Wetherell says: “This luxurious Grosvenor Hill apartment in Mayfair Chambers is perfect for a buyer who wants to position themselves in the heart of London and its location opposite the Gagosian Gallerymakes this stylish home ideal for an art lover or collector who wish to reside within the heart of Mayfair’s art culture”.

The Gagosian Gallery is a contemporary art gallery owned and directed by Larry Gagosian showcasing some of the finest modern and contemporary art from the past two centuries. Aside from Mayfair, the gallery has fifooteen other spaces: five in New York City; three in London; two in Paris; one each in Basel, Beverly Hills, Rome, Athens, Geneva and Hong Kong. The Grosvenor Hill gallery which occupies the whole ground floor of a podium and tower residential building from the 1960s and is the Gagosian collection’s newest London gallery.

In the past few years, the art industry in Mayfair and London in general has been reimagined, with many contemporary exhibitors moving into galleries which were neglected over the COVID-19 pandemic period. Home to Cork Street Galleries, the Halcyon Gallery and of course the Gagosian, Mayfair is the perfect place for art lovers to reside.

Grosvenor Hill is set between Berkeley Square and Grosvenor Square, notable for its diplomatic links as the home to many embassies. Close by is the landmark art deco hotel Claridge’s as well as The Ritz, a Grade II listed, world-famous hotel. The district of Mayfair is home to many high-end retailers such as Chanel, DIOR, Hermès and Savile Row, London’s very own Palladian tailoring street. Dining options in the area are superb- with the likes of Nobu, The Wolseley and sought-afooter member’s club Annabel’s, residents of Mayfair Chambers will be surrounded by some of the finest restaurants London has to offer. Bond Street is the nearest tube station, which is served by both the central and Jubilee lines.

The first-floor apartment at Mayfair Chambers on Grosvenor Hill is for sale for £5,750,000 (992 year lease).