Marylybone Square A Rare London Find

Marylebone Square is a collection of 54 high-end apartments, carefully chosen boutiques and restaurants, and a versatile community hall.

What is it about Marylebone? Perhaps it’s the elegance of its architecture and the charm of its boutiques and eateries – or the surprising tranquillity of its tree-lined streets, a world away from the bustle of nearby Oxford Street. In the end, it might be the sense of community and leisurely pace of life that set this neighbourhood apart. As the city buzzes with its busy schedules, Marylebone takes its time – savouring sit-down coffees in local cafés and loungy lunches in the park. It’s easy to forget you’re just a short stroll away from transport hubs, tourist attractions and all the trappings of big city life.

As you find yourself idling around the shops on chic Chiltern Street, exchanging hellos with the butcher at the Ginger Pig or sunbathing in a quiet corner of Paddington Street Gardens, you quickly realise that this is a place where people actually live – not just commute to, pass through, or visit for a few hours a day. Essential services like schools and surgeries comfortably sit alongside fine dining restaurants and stylish boutiques. It’s a neighbourhood where you can buy a loaf of sourdough bread and a designer handbag on the same trip. At the heart of this scene lies Marylebone Square, a collection of 54 high-end apartments, carefully chosen boutiques and restaurants, and a versatile community hall. A modern take on a traditional London mansion block, this is refined London living at its very best. Marylebone Square offers classic yet contemporary design, and an authentic village feel – right in the city centre.

Since the mid-18th century, Marylebone has been home to a diverse range of educational institutions. In the 1750s, the Parish charity school was built on the corner where Moxon Street meets Marylebone High Street, while the St. Marylebone Day School of Instruction and Industry stood a few doors down. Today, some of London’s most outstanding schools can be found in the neighbourhood, including independent all girl school Queen’s College, private performing arts school Sylvia Young Theatre School and the renowned Royal Academy of Music.

Over the years, the streets have played host to everything from unexpected retreats to fashionable lodges. Nestled between Paddington Street and Moxon Street was The Grotto, a popular curiosity exhibiting intricate shell-work and a cold bath fed by a natural spring. To the east of the high street was the Rose of Normandy pub, famous since the Stuart era for its bowling greens. In 1738, the landlord set up a pleasure garden, which grew into an eight-acre plot of land later known as Marylebone Gardens. It was a popular place for London’s wealthy to promenade and listen to commissioned works by Handel and Arne.

The building is a celebration of intricate craftsmanship and high-quality, robust materials. The distinctive lantern frieze and cast-metal balustrades are both signature elements of the building’s aesthetic, and tactile, functional parts of its everyday use.

A glorious five-level, glass-canopied courtyard forms the architectural centrepiece of Marylebone Square, welcoming in sunlight and protecting you and your neighbours should the weather turn. Paved with granite and lined with tall-stemmed, silver birch trees, the airy atrium garden is your sanctuary away from the hubbub. An elliptical lily pond reflects the sky and breezeways, contributing to the sense of solace and quietude. A state-of-the-art airflow system maintains fresh circulation between the mansion’s galleria, apartments and outside. Your move from London streets to the dappled space of the courtyard to the comfort of your private rooms becomes a seamless transition and daily delight.

For ambitious individuals, well-heeled couples or growing families, Marylebone Square is the perfect home for those looking for high-quality living in a comfortable environment. Refined, elegant and intuitively designed, the apartments and penthouses are generously spacious yet warmly intimate. Floor-to-ceiling windows and glass sliding doors mean the living space is always aglow with natural light – and the airy, open-plan layout makes it an ideal place for get-togethers. Ranging from one-bed to three-bed layouts, spaces are tailored to occupants – making each space an inimitable home.

Towering glass doors open out onto a generous, private veranda, creating a natural fluidity between the inside and outside living experience. The signature cast-metal balustrades are a key feature of the architectural façade, and a rich and robust addition to the elegant living space.

The bathroom features an exquisite marble-clad curved wall, which is characterised by its dappled grey surface and intricate fluting detail. Bespoke walnut vanity units and nickel brassware complement the marble and stonework, creating a functional yet luxurious space.

Marylebone Square is made from the highest-quality, natural materials. Luxurious yet practical, they are durable, timeless and quietly confident. The signature element of the architecture is the cast-metal balustrades, crafted by a local foundry. In the kitchen and bathrooms, you’ll find a classic French marble, its delicate grooves and subtle copper veins elevating the interiors to give them a classic feel. Vanity units in the bathrooms and bedrooms are made of a rich walnut veneer, adding warmth and depth to the design. To create a calming atmosphere, the courtyard is filled with plants, which, together with a stream of natural light, bring the space to life. Whether carefully chosen or exquisitely crafted, at Marylebone Square it’s the small details that make a difference.

Amenities:

•24/7 concierge and CCTV security
•Secure residents’ parking
•Retail, restaurant, health club and community facilities
•Marylebone Hall for community use and Sunday farmers market •Open courtyard with glass roof and open sides allowing fresh air •Central water feature with surrounding trees and gardens
•Access to apartments by individual bridges and walkways
•Dual aspect of sunlight in all apartments