I hope everyone has had a relaxing and restful summer. Although September signifies the end of a season, we are delighted to see that there are a number of new beginnings happening here at Northacre.
Firstly, we are launching The Broadway’s brand new lifestyle and wellness destination, Orchard Place, SW1. From juice bars and wellbeing classes to florists and unique art installations, Orchard Place will lead the way in wellbeing innovation and is set to be the new go-to destination for those who choose to ‘Be Well’’.
We are also delighted to announce that we will be collaborating with the home of British luxury, Walpole. This exciting initiative will showcase and highlight British luxury in a bespoke one-off residence at No.1 Palace Street, designed entirely by Walpole member, luxury architectural interior design studio Oliver Burns. Taking inspiration from Buckingham Palace and its private gardens, Oliver Burns has created a unique design concept for House of Walpole entitled ‘A Celebration of the Palace Gardens’.
As mentioned before, the Northacre team are doing a fantastic job in supporting the charity, Carers Trust UK. Discover more about their charity bike ride (from London to Brighton!) and how you can donate below.
From everyone here at Northacre, we very much hope this month is fruitful and productive for you.
All the best,
CEO Niccolò Barattieri di San Pietro
Over the past year, our health and wellness has become a greater priority than ever before. Which is why at Northacre, our focus this month is on living, and living well. From fitness trackers to nutritious frozen ready meals, we’ve collated some of the most popular health and wellness trends for summer 2021.
SIX SENSES DOURO VALLEY PORTUGAL
Reported as one of the top wellness retreats in the world by Destination Deluxe, Six Senses Douro Valley in Portugal is the ultimate destination for you to experience a slice of luxury whilst restoring your physical and mental health. Located among vineyards and acres of rolling hills, you can choose between four wellness programs during your stay in the restored 19th century manor house.
By connecting with an app on your phone, the Whoop strap collects physiological data 24/7 to provide you with the most accurate and granular understanding of your body. This data helps you optimize the way you recover, train, and sleep, ensuring you can unlock your full potential on a daily basis.
Designed to refuel the mind and body with all the best ingredients, The Good Prep is one of London’s leading healthy food delivery services. Pick a plan that works best for your needs, activity level and schedule. Full of all the nutrients to keep you in peak performance, so you can achieve every goal you set.
A brand new style of workout class in the heart of London. Rowbots are interval style training class created by a team of specialists including competition powerlifters, Olympic rowers and mental health professionals to provide a holistic workout for the mind and body. The nature of the rowing machine focused workouts means they are designed to achieve maximum results with minimum impact on your body and joints.
With the weather finally warming up, Lidos are a great way to enjoy the sunshine, cool off and incorporate some low impact exercise into your week. London has a plethora of fantastic Lidos, with some of our favourites including Charlton Lido and Lifestyle Club, London Fields Lido and The Serpentine Lido.
Founder of award-winning architectural practice Squire & Partners, Michael Squire shares exclusive insights on the architectural design of the stunning, luxury mixed-use development, The Broadway on Victoria Street.
“Architecture is going full circle as it so often does, from the notion of minimalist design to a design that is more richly articulated and decorated. What we have is a very geometric building that is quite unusual to look at, which I think is in a way, a throwback to the art deco period.”
To learn more about life at The Broadway, feel free to get in touch with our team & to discover more about Michael Squire’s vision for The Broadway we have linked the full film below for your enjoyment.
Watch the film here.
With great pride, we have taken on the opportunity to curate London’s newest district in the capital Orchard Place at The Broadway. Our vision is to create London’s new lifestyle destination that out-thinks and out-does its competitors by being a global community that enriches human wellness.
Orchard Place at The Broadway is a fully blended lifestyle ecosystem — a new city culture, and a destination for contemporary wellness, health and vitality.
With retail, offices and the stunning residences at The Broadway, it’s unlike anything else in London today. Single origins, artisan and ethical sourcing, total body fitness, health & beauty and relaxed city sophistication is curated with stylish simplicity, and woven together by an enriching programme of cultural, lifestyle and wellness events and experiences.
Life is always lived well at Orchard Place and The Broadway.
To learn more about our exciting new vision for Orchard Place at The Broadway which will come to life later this year, please get in touch with our team.
I have thoroughly enjoyed all that London has had to offer over the last few months. It’s been an absolute pleasure being able to share these experiences with colleagues, friends, and family again.
With travel slowly opening up, we continue to welcome visitors to both our developments. Everyone who visits the capital is amazed by its vibrancy and abundance of activity. The property market’s resilience is a testament to London’s ongoing strength, making it one of the best cities in the world.
Our focus this month, for both The Broadway and No.1 Palace Street, is on living, and living well. We are striving to deliver not only the finest homes in London but also unique experiences to support our clients along their wellness journeys, helping them to truly embrace a life lived well. From London’s parks and green spaces, cycle routes and what will be the finest seasonal produce in our F&B offerings, we plan to create a lifestyle ecosystem of wellbeing throughout each and everything we do.
Whilst delivering one of London’s largest mixed-use residential schemes at The Broadway, plans are also underway to create a new city culture and contemporary wellness destination in the heart of the city. Discover more below where we share some exclusive insights and make sure you stay tuned for further updates coming soon.
The restoration of No.1 Palace Street is one of London’s finest examples of exquisite architecture and its views over Buckingham Palace continue to inspire us. With changes to planning and a headwind of challenges in the construction industry, I suspect that this will be one of London’s last Super Prime legacy projects.
I wish you all a joyous summer full of happiness and wellness whether you’re at home or away.
CEO Niccolò Barattieri di San Pietro
An unpaid carer provides essential support to a friend or family member who is unable to cope due to a disability, a mental health issue or an addiction.
There are more than seven million unpaid carers in the UK and on average these carers are working for an additional 10 hours a week.
Unpaid carers across the country are now faced with new challenges because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes working even more hours per week and as a result, are suffering with feelings of extreme worry and burnout.
Since the pandemic, Carers Trust has done a fantastic job of providing unpaid carers with much needed information, advice, emotional support, hands on practical help and access to much needed breaks.
From the 7th – 13th of June, Carers Trust joined forces with six major charities including, Oxfam and Age UK, for Carers Week. The aim of this annual campaign is to help carers feel more visible and valued and Northacre has been proudly supporting the cause by raising awareness and funds. To facilitate this the team will be taking part in a fundraising activity in aid of Carers Trust in July – stay tuned for more details on this in our next journal! For more information about the campaign click here or to donate please click here.
From sun-soaked rooftop restaurants to Parisian games in Sloane Square, here’s how to make the most of your summer days in London.
7th – 11th July & 14th – 18th July
Soak up summer by supporting London’s hospitality industry! Taste of London returns to Regent’s Park this summer for a 10-day celebration of the city’s best restaurants and thrilling gastronomic ventures.
This summer, The Savoy has welcomed the new outdoor dining experience, Solas, to its historic Savoy Court. This stunning space marries colourful bursts of floral with the Art Deco elegance of the hotel, creating a must-visit dining destination. You might want to secure your space sooner rather than later though as this luxurious pop-up is only open until the 21st of June.
Sprawling city views, London’s largest oyster menu, an excellent wine list and lush Mediterranean décor makes Seabird in Southwark the hottest rooftop terrace to visit in London this summer.
Immerse yourself in the world of French café culture and try your hand at a game of Pétanque (French boules) whilst sipping on a refreshing Lillet Spritz.
Lillet and Parisian restaurant, Colbert, have collaborated to set up ‘Pétanque on the Square’ in Chelsea’s Sloane Square. No booking is required, and the pop-up is on until September, perfect for spontaneous sunny afternoons.
Now open at Somerset House, London design biennale presents thirty-eight exhibitions, including ‘forest for change’ which addresses the vital role of design in recognising global challenges. The pavilions showcase international design and discuss the ripple effect that ground-breaking design concepts have on the way we live and the choices we make. The installations respond to the theme ‘resonance’ and Artistic Director’s Es Devlin discusses ‘how can design provide solutions to the major challenges and crises the world faces today?’
Since moving to the UK from France, Lionel Prenat has spent over 20 years in the hospitality industry and has quickly risen through the ranks. Starting out as a Front Desk Receptionist, Lionel’s impeccable level of service meant he progressed to Reception Manager and then later a Director of Sales.
With experience in prestigious hotel establishments such as The Royal Horseguards Hotel and The Grosvenor Hotel and with his outstanding leadership skills, there is no doubt that Lionel and his team will deliver an exceptional level of service to the residents of No.1 Palace Street.
As General Manager of No.1 Palace Street, Lionel aims to create a culture that prioritises positivity and happiness, as he believes this environment will ensure first-class service is always carried out by his team.
From the 20-metre swimming pool and spa, private entertainment space, library and personal training studios, Lionel and his team will be responsible for maintaining all of No.1 Palace Street’s luxurious amenities to the highest of standards. In addition to this, the 24-hour concierge service will ensure all residents can be assisted with any requests, at any time of the day or night.
To discover more about life at No.1 Palace Street feel free to get in touch with the team.
| I am delighted to say that summer has officially arrived in London. The streets and parks are abuzz with activity and the city is well and truly in bloom. It’s not just London’s streets that are a hive of activity either. The London Property market has shown resilience once again as transactions continue to soar across the capital. London’s reputation as the international city of choice continues to draw investors from near and far to enjoy the city’s rich lifestyle, history, and culture. At Northacre, we are incredibly privileged to have worked within Prime Central London for over 30 years meaning we’ve borne witness to London’s ever-changing landscape. However, one of the biggest challenges to super prime development has been The City Plan, a planning blueprint for Westminster which was created in 2018. Since its incarnation there have been many reiterations of the plan, resulting in The City Plan 2019-40 that was introduced in the last few weeks. The plan seeks to ensure a vibrant mix of homes and communities and has officially set a limit of 200 square metres for new builds in the borough. Therefore, having two developments, No.1 Palace Street and The Broadway, nearing completion feels like an even greater achievement. These properties offer a rare opportunity for buyers to purchase some of the last remaining homes exceeding this limit. Large lateral apartments with generous space have certainly been at the top of our enquiries list. The introduction of this plan will no doubt dramatically change the residential landscape of the historic heart of London and will inevitably increase the ‘prize asset’ value of our larger apartments and townhouses. We would be delighted to welcome you to see our latest masterpieces in the making. Feel free to schedule a booking with our team today. CEO Niccolò Barattieri di San Pietro |
| This year, Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, will reconnect, converse, and create by celebrating the best in design at London Design Week (LDW) 16th – 21st May. Visitors will be able to pivot between in person visits to 120 showrooms and curated ‘house guest’ stands, plus digital events that can be watched from the comfort of home. Visitors will once again enjoy the irreplaceable experience of seeing and touching design with the added bonus of impromptu chats and reconnecting with friends and colleagues. Visitors can also be assured of a front-row seat at LDW’s virtual and internationally-available programme of masterclasses and events which includes two stars of the British design world: internationally acclaimed Kit Kemp MBE, and rising star Beata Heuman, winner of House & Garden’s 2018 Designer of the Year award. A few of our favourite exhibitions include: INNOVATION, ECOLOGY AND UPCYCLING – CASAL AT HOULES MAY 18 @ 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM BST Guest speaker: Sylvie Chabirand, head of design, Casal From her studio in Alsace, France, Sylvie Chabirand introduces Naturellement, the first eco-responsible collection by Casal. Yarns are derived from upcycled clothing and plant fibres using innovative processes that minimise ecological impact. Find out why this collection, with a respect for nature, offers a return to simpler, textural fabrics. A BREATH OF ISLAND AIR – TRAVERS AT ZIMMER + ROHDE MAY 19 @ 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM BST Guest speaker: Alison Block, creative director, Travers Join Alison Block in the New York studio as she introduces Tropica, a new collection of whimsical fabrics and lightweight sheers inspired by the West Indies. Take a trip to sunny, airy climes and be inspired by tropical patterns of flora and fauna. Learn how they were achieved using a variety of stitch techniques and unexpected colour accents that added nuance and depth. CONVERSATIONS IN DESIGN: HOSTED BY COUNTRY LIFE – THE ENGLISH RENAISSANCE MAY 19 @ 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM BST Guest speakers: Olivia Outred, Olivia Outred Studio, Remy Renzullo and Robbie Kerr, director of Adam Architecture Chair: Giles Kime, executive editor & interiors editor, Country Life Do a new generation of creatives have a different take on classic English decorating? Join a panel of bright, young British and American designers as they discuss both its evolution and enduring appeal. Discover the importance of comfort, elegance, and symmetry in creating harmonious, characterful interiors. Find out how by playing with modern elements, this timeless look feels fresh and relevant today. HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES REVISITED – COLE & SON MAY 21 @ 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM BST Guest speaker: Marie Karlsson, managing director, Cole & Son Cole & Son’s latest wallcovering collection, Great Masters, was inspired by the six royal residences cared for by Historic Royal Palaces, including Hampton Court Palace and the Tower of London. Find out how a fanciful approach to scale and pattern have helped to create a new approach that still pays homage to the master artisans, craftsmen and celebrated monarchs who shaped these special places. |