KOP PROPERTIES (UK) breathes mild and life into a totally refurbished and refreshed historic interval property in Kensington, London.
LONDON – KOP PROPERTIES (UK) a subsidiary of Catalist-listed, Singapore-based KOP Restricted announce the newest plans behind the opening of its second UK property this 12 months within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Formally named Ellen Kensington, the fantastically refurbished luxurious boutique lodge, (previously The Burns Lodge) situated within the coronary heart of London’s buzzing Earl’s Court docket, will open its doorways in early summer season 2024, with reservations being taken from the center of Might, 2024.
Comprising 5 interconnected conservation Victorian interval townhouses, Ellen Kensington is within the latter part of its full refurbishment. Works embrace the whole elimination of all non-structural parts, to the extra delicate sympathetic and complicated restoration of its unique options together with interval bannisters, wrought iron gate rails and reinstatement of the property’s beautiful excessive ceilings and bay field sash home windows.
Offering hospitality consultancy and operational providers, the design and conceptualisation of this exceptional property was accomplished totally in-house by the KOP Group whose portfolio of tasks embrace 10 Trinity Sq., and Wintastar Shanghai. The previous noticed the profitable conversion of the landmark tower that after housed the Port of London Authority within the metropolis of London right into a first-class mixed-use scheme to incorporate a luxurious 120-bedroom lodge, spa, 37 non-public residences, restaurant – now a 4 Seasons Lodge. The staff additionally developed from scratch the latter, the design idea for Wintastar Shanghai – now one of many world’s largest indoor ski resorts.
Montigo Resorts, the hospitality subsidiary of KOP Group has been appointed to handle the pet and family-friendly, Ellen Kensington. That includes elegantly appointed bedrooms and suites, greater than half of room stock overlook the historic Barkston Gardens whereas the vistas on the other facet open to borough views. Inside decors see a juxtaposition of traditional English design sensibilities with refined Chinoiserie touches scattered all through the 105-key property.
The lodge boasts a welcoming reception and lounge, a vacation spot bar, in addition to a pan-Asian restaurant with its personal non-public terrace. On-site amenities embrace a gymnasium, wellness remedy rooms, self-operated laundry and two elevator banks traversing 5 flooring and decrease floor stage. The posh lodge will supply 24-hour in-room eating, multi-lingual concierge and floor transfers upon request.
Ellen Kensington is called in tribute to the legendary British stage actress Dame Ellen Terry, who was thought of amongst probably the most well-known main girls of the Victorian Period. On the peak of her stage profession, Dame Ellen lived at 22 Barkston Gardens, which is now marked by an English Heritage Blue Plaque. Ellen Kensington will proudly carry to life the magnificence, magnificence and timeless glamour of the lodge’s namesake.
Set in considered one of London’s most prosperous and sought-after areas, Ellen Kensington will supply easy entry to the inexperienced open areas of Holland Park and Kensington Gardens to the north and a few of London’s best cultural establishments in South Kensington together with the Pure Historical past Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum, Royal Albert Corridor and swish shopper’s haven Knightsbridge. Earl’s Court docket underground station is simply steps away whereas London West Brompton practice station and the Olympia exhibition centre are in shut proximity.
Ellen Kensington is the second property within the UK market to be operated by KOP’s ‘Montigo Resorts’ hospitality model following the 2023 opening of the Grade II listed, 28-room English nation home Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton Home.
Ellen Kensington is situated at 18-26 Barkston Gardens, London SW5 0EN, UK.
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