Behind the tidy calm of St. James’s Park, 3 Carlton Gardens is discreet London luxury at its finest. Grade II* listed Decimus Burton-designed townhouse provides the conservative luxury of late 19th-century London mixed with the subtle luxury that today’s global leaders desire.
Formerly home to British politicians, this neoclassical gem is now one of Britain’s most expensive private homes. Last year’s purchase by US financier Kenneth C. Griffin for £95 million only adds to its appeal. Behind its flawlessly symmetrical façade are five floors of luxurious craftsmanship: oak-panelled reception rooms, a state-of-the-art spa, a swimming pool with glass finish, and discreet gardens that offer a rare sanctuary in the midst of the ancient city centre.
It is a house, but more than a house, 3 Carlton Gardens is a statement of immortality — evidence that London’s history is wedded to the spirit of contemporary luxury. It invites not just the buyer of real estate, but the seeker of legacy.
In an age of fleeting fashions, 3 Carlton Gardens defies the inexorable passage of time — a sanctuary of refinement, gravitas, and architectural grandeur.
