Kingston Upon Thames | KT1

In one line: A restored 1893 landmark on the banks of the Thames, reborn as 264 heritage and contemporary homes in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.

Picture this: Wake to morning light through the original arched windows of the Portland-stone Surrey County Hall, walk five minutes to the Thames towpath for a coffee, board a fast train at Surbiton and step off at Waterloo 16 minutes later. Spend Saturdays browsing Kingston's 12th-century market, Sundays in Richmond Park's 2,500 acres of royal parkland, evenings at The Rose Theatre or in the Tasting Room of your own residents' club.

The area: The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in South West London, the oldest of England's four royal boroughs. Riverside character, with Kingston Historic Market, the Bentall Centre, John Lewis and Waitrose in walking distance, and Richmond Park, Bushy Park and Hampton Court Park within minutes by car. Kingston University sits two minutes from the front door.

Private Residents' Amenities: The 1893 Club, named after the building's founding year — 24-hour concierge, The Balance Studio (gym), The Sanctum (spa), The Tasting Room, The Games Parlour, The Picture House (private cinema), The Study (co-working / library) and a Private Courtyard landscaped by Camlins. Concierge offers meet-and-greet, kerbside assistance, key holding, parcel handling, tea and coffee station, lobby UK plug adapters and seamless Wi-Fi.

Apartment Specification: Two-building scheme pairing the restored Grade II* listed Heritage Building — Portland stone façades, asymmetrical frontage, arched doorway, clocktower with belfry and dome, intricately tiled floors and carved timber doorframes preserved by Rolfe Judd Architects — with three contemporary new-build blocks (Ebbstone, Riverton and Henmere). Detailed kitchen, bathroom, flooring, appliance, window and smart-home specifications: Not provided in sources.

Exceptional Transport Links: Kingston University 2 min walk | Kingston Historic Market 10 min walk | Kingston Station 16 min walk | Surbiton rail station 23 min walk | Wimbledon 7 min rail (from Surbiton) | Clapham Junction 15 min rail | Waterloo 16 min rail | Vauxhall 30 min rail | Richmond Park 8 min drive | Hampton Court Palace 12 min drive | Heathrow 30 min drive | Gatwick 37 min drive.

Outstanding Value & Investment Opportunity: Kingston is one of London's most desirable and safest boroughs with strong rental demand, anchored by Kingston University, Kingston College and a thriving town-centre retail and hospitality economy.