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W8 7QQ
Academy Gardens, Duchess of Bedfords Walk, London, W8
One of the largest and grandest apartment in this highly regarded building in W8.
A magnificent interior designed five bedroom apartment (approx. 6,177 sq ft) in this award winning development located in the heart of Kensington. This apartment has its own private entrance, direct access into the landscaped communal gardens and concierge.
The flat is laid out over four spacious floors, has high ceilings and a southerly aspect to the front, open spaces and views onto the manicured gardens and beyond. A magnificent entrance hall which leads to a sweeping staircase leading to the upper floors. Formal and informal reception rooms are provided in addition to various bedroom facilities and staff accommodation. The finishing touches include a fine formal dining room and the extra advantage of immediate access to the development's extensive leisure facilities. Academy Gardens provides full 24 hour security and concierge, and two underground parking spaces.
Academy Gardens is an architecturally significant Grade II listed building with one of the most impressive gated approaches with a circular cobbled gateway and arranged around an open garden square.
Academy Gardens is situated on Duchess of Bedford Walk, a quiet street located at the top of the Phillimore Estate in between Holland Park and Kensington Gardens, south of Notting Hill Gate and north of Kensington High Street.
It is equidistant to the local amenities and transport links of both Kensington High Street (Circle & District Underground Lines) and Notting Hill Gate (Central Underground Line). All times and distances are approximate.
The development has a 24-hour concierge and security located in the grand entrance known as The Refectory, valet and underground parking, gym and an indoor swimming pool.
How the asking price has moved
Prices, costs and transport nearby
What homes within 400 m sold for since Nov 2023, by type. Source: HM Land Registry.
Most recent sales
| Address | Sold price | Date | Type |
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| Flat 13, 1 5, 1 5 HORNTON STREET, W8 7NP | £890,000 | Jul 2026 | Flat |
| Flat 3, 1 5, 1 5 HORNTON STREET, W8 7NP | £680,000 | Jun 2026 | Flat |
| 11A HORNTON STREET, W8 7NP | £1,150,000 | May 2026 | Flat |
| 51 CAMPDEN HILL GATE, W8 7QJ | £2,942,000 | Mar 2026 | Flat |
| Flat 7, THORNWOOD LODGE, THORNWOOD GARDENS, W8 7EB | £6,500,000 | Feb 2026 | Flat |
| Flat 4, 11, 11 HORNTON STREET, W8 7NP | £980,000 | Dec 2025 | Flat |
| Flat 2, 7, 7 PHILLIMORE PLACE, W8 7BY | £1,730,000 | Nov 2025 | Flat |
| Flat 27, CAMPDEN HILL COURT, CAMPDEN HILL ROAD, W8 7HS | £2,525,000 | Oct 2025 | Flat |
| Flat 7, ACADEMY GARDENS, DUCHESS OF BEDFORDS WALK, W8 7QQ | £3,100,000 | Oct 2025 | Flat |
| 15 ARGYLL ROAD, W8 7DA | £10,450,000 | Aug 2025 | Terraced |
| 55 SHEFFIELD TERRACE, W8 7NB | £950,000 | Aug 2025 | Flat |
| 32 CAMPDEN HILL GATE, W8 7QJ | £1,700,000 | Jul 2025 | Flat |
| Flat 7, 1, 1 OBSERVATORY GARDENS, W8 7HY | £710,000 | Apr 2025 | Flat |
| Flat 56, 6, 6 CAMPDEN HILL, W8 7AD | £8,300,000 | Apr 2025 | Flat |
| Flat 70, CAMPDEN HILL COURT, CAMPDEN HILL ROAD, W8 7HL | £2,125,000 | Mar 2025 | Detached |
How the average price of flats in Kensington and Chelsea has moved, compared with London overall.
Monthly asking rents for homes advertised within 400 m in the last 3 months, by bedrooms.
Based on the asking price of £13,500,000. Adjust the figures to match your own deposit and rate.
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The three closest stations to this home.
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High Street KensingtonCircle District410 m
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Notting Hill GateCentral Circle District670 m
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Holland ParkCentral710 m
Straight-line distance, not walking route.