Nurturing Relations

Abode2 visits Lancer Square, a boutique Kensington development inspired by royal heritage

A boutique mixed-use development taking prime position in the royal borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Lancer Square Delivered by Bellworth, a wholly owned subsidiary of Malaysian conglomerate LGB Group and managed by London-based CIT. The scheme’s 36 finely crafted residences, which stood at 70% sold on practical completion in July 2021, are an elegant new addition to the Kensington Palace conservation area.

Located moments from Kensington Palace Gardens, comprising of three distinct buildings ranging from six to seven storeys, the scheme draws inspiration from the site’s palatial and horticultural past as the original Kensington Palace grounds and kitchen garden, and later the Kensington Barracks, housing cavalry and infantry including the Royal Lancers.

Delivered to an exceptional standard by multi-award-winning British architecture and design practice Squire & Partners to reflect the royal locale, the development is set around a landscaped public courtyard. Offering an exclusive collection of ultra-prime residential, Grade A office and retail units, Lancer Square creates a refined and charming enclave which enhances and enlivens the Kensington community.

Residences range from one to four-bedroom apartments spread over two residential buildings, crowned with two lateral and one duplex penthouse. Amenities include world-class wellness spaces designed exclusively for the use of residents - comprising a restorative private spa which includes treatment rooms, gym, vitality pool, 20m swimming pool, steam and sauna rooms - secluded garden with mature landscaping and contemporary art installations curated by acclaimed designers Based Upon, private parking and 24-hour concierge led by Rhodium.

Complementing the schemes residential offering, Lancer Square boasts 14,000 square feet of retail space across six premium ground floor and basement units with frontages on Kensington Church Street, in addition to 48,000 square foot of premium office space spread across five floors in a third adjacent building. Occupiers will benefit from high-performing, flexible workspaces finished to an exacting specification, with exclusive access to a private roof terrace.

The marketing suite is open at Three Lancer Square, and appointments are now being taken to view the show apartment, with interiors designed by London based studio 1508 London. Prices start from £4.86 million for a two-bedroom apartment and from £12.85 million for a four-bedroom apartment.