Saturday 14 May 2011

Lateral development: Grand move sideways - Property, House & Home - The Independent

Lateral development: Grand move sideways - Property, House & Home - The Independent

So, you're looking to buy something unique in London? You've got a healthy budget to play with but you're torn between the period grandeur of a Nash terrace and open-plan acres of a warehouse space. Both have their ups and downs, but a few canny developers have realised that finding a way to have the best of both worlds could translate into a very rich seam indeed.

Lurking behind the classical facade of No 15 Hyde Park Gardens in London W2, is a take on city living that is fast becoming the new property buzz phrase: lateral development. The unprepossessingly named 'flat 2' extends across three buildings, allowing limitless permutations for space, light and mood.

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