| Location | Knightsbridge |
|---|---|
| Client | Private Client |
Ashburton House has a complex history. Originally built in 1873 as a coach house and stabling serving Kent House, the six-storey townhouse is located in a the gated area of Rutland Gardens in Knightsbridge. Substantial and unsympathetic alterations across 100 years left it at odds with neighbouring buildings.
The project involved the partial retention of the front façade and minor alterations to the rear. The basement floor was lowered and the all internal floors repositioned to maximise floor to ceiling heights.
MSMR’s interior concept delivered a sweeping top-lit staircase and a spacious hall at ground level to improve the sense of arrival. Modern elements were introduced including a new gym and bedroom at basement level, improved access and lift facilities.
MSMR successfully obtained planning permission for the sensitive redevelopment of the property.
Images: James McDonald courtesy of Katharine Pooley
