13-15 Princes Gate were erected in 1846-1849 by the speculative builder John Elger and his short-term partner Sir John Kelk, and are the easternmost in a terrace of 13 large Stucco-fronted houses opposite Hyde Park.

The late president Kennedy lived in 13-14 as a young man in the early 1930’s,When it was used by the US government as an ambassador's home, it was later owned by the Royal College of General Practitioners, who went on to also purchase House 15.

House 15 became the base to the SAS Elite Force when one of the most famous counter-terrorism operations took place in May 1980. The 5 day Iranian Embassy Siege went on to be a defining moment in British history.

In 2010, the 51,000 sq/ft Grade II listed building was purchased and planning permission granted to convert into a stunning family home. The strong historic presence of the terraces has inspired the designers’ resulting in uniquely designed bathrooms, entertainment areas and private spaces. However in order to achieve the desired result, the buildings had to be stripped back to  Bare brickwork and exposed ceilings and floors allowing for full high-end M&E installation.

Prior to any works commencing, they were all heritage approved and included the following tasks:

 

• VRV System
• Underfloor Heating
• Security System
• Fire Alarms & Sprinklers
• Full Wiring System Including Dali and Lutron Lighting
• AVIT System Including 2 Cinemas
• Building Management System
• SVP and Rainwater Systems
• Rainwater, Softened and Portable Booster Pumps
• Ground Source Heat Pumps and CHW Pipework for Cooling
• 2 Boiler Plantrooms
• 2 Plantrooms for Hot and Cold Services
• Installation of Terrace Floor Gullies
• Installation of Sanitary Ware Including Feature Showers and Baths
• LTHW Installation to Air Handling Units
• CCTV of Drainage Pipework
• Installation of Gas Pipework to Fireplaces, Boilers and Firepits
• 1^st and 2^nd Fix for M&E
• Air Handling Units
• Associated Duct Work and Lagging