North London development has secret garden
For those seeking a secret garden, a prestigious new development of exclusive apartments and villas in the prime residential area of Temple Fortune comes with its very own secret garden and courtyard. Carmel Gate, which is situated in a discreet location on the site of the historic Carmelite Monastery circa 1906, is set around the original internal courtyard, where nuns once roamed, which has now been transformed into a stunning private space for residents to relax and enjoy.
Accessed via secure electronic gates and set in landscaped grounds, Carmel Gate features both conversion and new build homes providing a wide range of luxury accommodation including 22 two and three-bedroom apartments, three, three and four-bedroom courtyard mews houses, two two-bedroom cottages, the original gatekeeper’s house which has been converted into a deluxe two-bedroom show home and five premium detached seven-bedroom new build villas located within secure gates in a tranquil setting at the rear of the development each featuring private, landscaped gardens.
Inspired by the compact English courtyard gardens of Jekyll and Lutyens particularly Hestercombe Gardens in Somerset, the internal courtyard is 23m by 12m and features the original bell tower which has been transformed into a lift. The gardens provide a sheltered, secret landscape, with a beautiful water feature in the shape of a rill running down the centre, York stone paving, flower beds, Magnolia trees and box hedges. The perimeter is sheltered by a pergola planted with vines and Wisteria. At night the pergola and water feature will be subtly lit and rely on solar power to provide sustainable power.
Karen Morris, Glentree Estates New Homes, comments: “Carmel Gate offers a rare opportunity to live in an established, popular residential area in a piece of history which is now a stunning collection of luxurious homes. To have a private courtyard of this size is very special and offers the wow factor, so too are the homes with unique and quirky living accommodation in the converted monastery, to large new build villas which are perfect for families – there really is something for everyone.”
Set to become North West London’s most desirable new development, Carmel Gate is ideally located close to a range of excellent schools, shops, parks and transport links, and provides both privacy and high security with a gated entrance, off-street parking, 24-hour concierge, video entry system and CCTV throughout. Successfully blending old and new, the distinctive architecture and period features of the building have been sensitively converted and skilfully combined with contemporary interiors to create an exceptional and luxurious place to live. No expense has been spared by developer Berkeley* who has created a selection of stunning homes, offering luxury living on a grand scale
Internally homes have been crafted and finished to a high standard and feature high specification throughout. Some homes in the monastery feature terraces or balconies, while many homes overlook the courtyard and gardens.
Temple Fortune, NW11 is renowned for its stylish shopping from elegant boutiques to Waitrose and M&S, and a wide selection of cafés and restaurants. The neighbouring areas of Golders Green, Finchley, Hampstead and Highgate Villages and Brent Cross Shopping Centre provide endless entertainment options. Golders Hill Park and Hampstead Heath with its 800 acres of parkland are close by, as well as several high achieving primary and secondary schools including Henrietta Barnet.
First class transport links ensure Carmel Gate is ideal for getting around with Golders Green tube station a short distance away, making it just a 15 minute journey to King’s Cross St Pancras. The North Circular A406, M1 and M25 motorways provide direct access to greater London and the rest of the country, while Heathrow is just a 35 minute drive away.
Prices for the remaining homes start from £575,000 for a two-bedroom apartment to £3.25 million for a seven-bedroom villa. If you would like further information, visit glentree.com or carmelgate.com.
