In London’s acclaimed St. John’s Wood neighborhood, a former military barracks has gotten a royal glow-up. The historic site, once frequented by Queen Elizabeth II, is getting a royal makeover thanks to some big names in British design.
St. John’s Wood Square is a new residential development transforming a former Royal Horse Artillery barracks into 120 luxury residences spanning 5.5 acres. Industry leaders Squire & Partners, WilkinsonEyre, and Yabu Pushelberg are collaborating on the transformation.
And, true to its roots, a Grade II-listed Riding School, once visited by Queen Elizabeth II and her father, King George VI, is being revamped into a swanky, exclusive private residents’ club.
“The St John’s Wood Square team has held this heritage at the center of its designs with the careful restoration of the iconic Riding School,” Rupert des Forges, Partner and Head of Prime Central London Developments at Knight Frank tells dailyDEEDS. “It has provided a remarkable focal point, bringing together nearly two centuries of heritage with a contemporary vision for wellness, community, and residential living.”
Beyond its storied walls, 2.6 acres of sprawling, landscaped gardens bring a little greenery and lushness to city living, taking inspiration from London’s traditional garden squares.
With the American School in London directly across the street and the famous Abbey Road Studios around the corner, this is a fabulous opportunity for any Anglophile.
Prices begin at £5,250,000 (roughly $7M USD), and Knight Frank and Savills are spearheading sales.
